Which place is cheaper, Cordoba or Luxor?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Luxor or Cordoba?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Cordoba? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Luxor or Cordoba?
Luxor
Egypt is surely on the top of every history lover's bucket list. Nowhere is the history more engrossing than in Luxor. From amazing monuments dating back to ancient Thebes to rows of temples up the Nile, this remarkable city is full the stories of past greatness.
The East Bank – or the central part of Luxor Township – is the hotbed for tourism. This is where most of the hotels and resorts are, while the West Bank is home to the ancient ruins and archaeological wonders you'll want to explore.
Before traveling to Egypt, be sure to check on the current affairs and political climate. It could have a major effect on the amount of tourists visiting, and, if conditions are too dangerous, you may want to reschedule. Also note, ladies, to avoid any issues, dress modestly. This is a very conservative region of the world. The less skin showing, the better.
Cordoba
Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province and the second largest city in all of Argentina. The city is in a beautiful setting surrounded by valleys and hills. Within the city you will find many colonial buildings and beautiful architecture. Cordoba also has many universities and scientific institutes, giving it the nickname "La Docta." Because of the large number of students, Cordoba's population is young and active, which keeps the atmosphere light and fun.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best 3-Week Tours in Argentina, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires.
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Luxor Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $33Cordoba $61
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $33, while the average daily cost in Cordoba is $61. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Luxor and Cordoba in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $11Cordoba $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $22Cordoba $98
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Cordoba
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Cordoba? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Luxor Hotel Prices and Cordoba Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $5.64Cordoba $2.86
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:
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Taxi Ride$0.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:
- 3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan with Transfers and Meals: $643
- Comfortable Private Transfer from Luxor to El Cairo: $299
- Private Transfer Luxor To Makadi - Car And Minibus Options: $260
- Private Car And Minibus Transfer Luxor City To Soma Bay: $254
- Private Transfer Luxor To Hurghada City - Car And Minibus Options: $247
- Shared Transfer from Luxor to Aswan: $220
- Private Pickup Transfers from Luxor to Cairo by Bus : $220
- One-night Nile Cruise to Aswan with Transfer: $214
- Luxor Airport (LXR) to El Queseir - Arrival Private Transfer : $195
- Private transfer - from Luxor to Hurghada and visit Dendara en route: $192
- Transfer Luxor to Hurghada including a Quad VIP safari adventure : $180
- Vip Marsa Alam Private Transfer to Luxor: $180
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Cordoba?
Prices for flights to both Cordoba and Luxor change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayLuxor $16Cordoba $6.62
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Dinner on the River Nile with Belly Dancing: $31
- Riding a felucca at Sunset and Dinner an Egyptian House in Luxor: $40
- 3 Hours Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $40
- Luxor City Private Walking and Food Tour: $50
- Dinner on the River Nile with Belly Dancing in luxor: $60
- Saray El Nile restaurant Dinner : $60
- Enjoy Lunch or Dinner on a Luxor Nile River Boat: $60
- Karnak Sound And Light Show With Dinner, Felucca : $64
- private day in east bank & dendera with dinner on boat: $86
- Luxor Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show with Dinner and Transfers: $95
- Egyptian cooking class and Luxor museum : $120
- Full day trip west Bank, Dandara and dinner on a boat.: $128
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $10Cordoba $17
Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor
Here are a few typical costs in Luxor for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Boat Ride (for 2)$0.57
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Temple Karnak for Two$2.73
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Camel Ride for Two$1.26
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Days Sightseeing Tour of Luxor Highlights: $120
- Adventure Hot Air Balloon Ride Tour in Luxor: $79
- Aswan and Abu Simbel private 2 days tour from Luxor : $220
- Balloon Experience with Personalized Photography: $120
- Balloon Tour and Sunset Felucca Ride in Luxor with Luxor Tour: $189
- Balloon, Tour of Temples West Bank and Carter House in Luxor : $54
- Day Private Tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples: $90
- Day Tour of Luxor East & West Bank Temples and Tombs of Luxor: $140
- Day Tour to Dendera and Abydos Temples from Luxor: $80
- Day Tour to Hathor Temple at Dendera from Luxor by car: $90
- Day Tour to Karnak temple and luxor temple from luxor: $77
- Day tour to Aswan from Luxo visit Edfu,Kom Ombo,Phila Temples & Aswan dam.: $276
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $3.10Cordoba $6.96
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Cordoba, we can see that Cordoba is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Luxor is in Africa and Cordoba is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Luxor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Luxor and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Cordoba would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cordoba than you might in Luxor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Luxor Expensive? and Is Cordoba Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Cordoba?
Cordoba has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Luxor. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Cordoba, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Luxor or Cordoba?
Cordoba has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Luxor experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Luxor or Cordoba in the Summer?
Both Cordoba and Luxor during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Luxor because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Luxor can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Luxor is generally much warmer than Cordobain January. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 33°C (91°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in July than Cordobain January. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryLuxor 33°C (91°F)Cordoba 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Cordoba in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Cordoba. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round.
Luxor is much warmer than Cordoba in the autumn. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Cordoba fluctuates around 16°C (61°F)in April.
In October, Luxor usually receives less rain than Cordobain April. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Cordoba 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Cordoba in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Cordoba. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Luxor is much colder than Cordoba. Typically, the winter temperatures in Luxor in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Cordoba averages at about 27°C (81°F)in July.
Luxor usually gets less rain in January than Cordobain July. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyLuxor 14°C (57°F)Cordoba 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Cordoba in the Spring?
Both Cordoba and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year.
In April, Luxor is generally a little warmer than Cordobain October. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 25°C (77°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In April, Luxor usually receives less rain than Cordobain October. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Cordoba 19°C (66°F)
Typical Weather for Cordoba and Luxor
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.