Which place is cheaper, Hamburg 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 Hamburg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Hamburg? 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 Hamburg?
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.
Hamburg
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin.
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Luxor Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $33Hamburg $166
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $33, while the average daily cost in Hamburg is $166. 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 Hamburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $11Hamburg $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $22Hamburg $126
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Hamburg
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Hamburg? 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 Hamburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $5.64Hamburg $34
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:
- Horus, Kom Ombo and Khnum Temples from Luxor with Transfers : $53
- Luxor Airport Transfer : $15
- Luxor airport transfer : $35
- Private Transfer Luxor International Airport to Luxor Hotels: $20
- Private Transfer Service from Luxor to Hurghada: $128
- Private Transfer from Luxor Airport to Luxor Hotels: $30
- Transfer Service from Luxor to Aswan (Private): $51
- Transfer from Luxor Airport to Anywhere in Luxor: $15
- Transfer from Luxor Hotel to Luxor Airport: $35
- Transfers from Luxor Airport to Hotels or Nile Cruise: $17
- private transfer one way from Luxor to Hurghada : $70
- "Pet-Friendly Private Transfer: Luxor Station to Hotel": $6.00
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hamburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
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Short Distance Ubahn Ticket$1.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
- Hamburg hotels to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $204
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Business Car: $112
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Business Car: $109
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Van: $119
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City: $101
- Arrival Transfer: Airport HAM to Hamburg by Business Car: $106
- Arrival Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Luxury Van: $119
- Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport XFW: $83
- Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport XFW: $101
- Departure Transfer: Hamburg to Airport HAM by Business Car: $107
- Departure Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Van: $118
- Hamburg :Private Transfer to/from Airport and City: $128
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Hamburg?
Prices for flights to both Hamburg 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 $16Hamburg $70
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
Typical Food Prices in Hamburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
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Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls$18
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Currywurst and Pommes Frites$5.87
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Donner Kebab and Coke$7.04
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Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer$18
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Donner Kebab Lunch$4.69
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Sandwich and Coffee Break$7.04
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Fish Sandwich from Fish Market$4.11
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Coffee and Donut$4.69
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
- St George's Culinary Food Tour: $52
- Sternschanze kulinarisch: Die Food Tour: $52
- St. Pauli kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $53
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $63
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $63
- Hamburg Traditional Food Tour: Full Meal and Drinks: $90
- Hamburg Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $109
- Hamburg Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better : $130
- Hamburg Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized : $200
- St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $529
- The Wilhelmsburg Food Tour: $529
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $10Hamburg $46
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:
- Full tour to Karnak and Luxor temples, and felucca: $5.00
- Private Tour Shopping in Luxor City : $6.00
- Historic Corniche Walking Experience with Refreshment: $8.00
- Half Day Tour: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple & Mamnon: $9.00
- Tour in the East Bank of Luxor: $9.00
- Karnak Sound and Light Display Tour in Luxor (Private): $9.00
- Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show Experience in Luxor: $9.00
- 4 Hour Private East Bank Tour to Luxor and Karnak Temples: $10
- Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Private Day Tour: $10
- Private Half-Day tour to Karnak temple: $10
- Half Day East Bank Tour to Luxor and Karnak Temples: $10
- Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Day Tour: $10
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hamburg
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tower at St. Michael's Church$4.11
Tours and Activities in Hamburg
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- NAIPO Relax Lounge Innovative Massage Experience: $1.19
- Free tour: Centro Histórico. Tú decides el precio al final: $1.41
- Free Tour: Port, Red Light District and Beatles. You decide how much to pay at the end: $1.73
- Guided tour of Hamburg's Speicherstadt – warehouses, free port, and duty-free zone: $2.35
- Guided tour of Hamburg's UNESCO World Heritage Site – Warehouses & Cathedrals of Trade: $2.35
- Historic Free Tour of Hamburg Old Warehouse District: $3.56
- The Local Tour of Hamburg Historic Centre: $3.56
- Freewalking Tour Hamburg St.Georg Dreams, diversity and tolerance: $3.56
- Hamburg Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.81
- Hamburg (Speicherstadt) Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.41
- Bucerius Kunst Forum: Exhibition ticket Sean Scully: $7.05
- Spicy's Gewürzmuseum Entry Ticket and Audio Guide: $7.05
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $3.10Hamburg $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
- The wildest Pub Crawl in Hamburg: $23
- Original Hamburg Pub Crawl Sex & Crime St. Pauli Tour: $24
- Original Hamburg Pub Crawl Sex & Crime St. Pauli Tour: $24
- Night Pub Crawl through the Reeperbahn: $29
- Pub Crawl Hamburg - Ladies Night: $30
- Pub Crawl - Drink & Dare: $30
- Reeperbahn Pub Crawl with Shots and Games: $35
- Hamburg Pub Crawl with Free Welcome Drinks and Club Entry: $36
- Private Pub Crawl in Hamburg with The Crawl Co: $36
- Reeperbahn pub crawl with insider-guide & shots: $317
- Bachelor party Pub crawl & party for your bachelor party: $423
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Hamburg, we can see that Hamburg 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 Hamburg is in Europe, 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 Hamburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hamburg 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 Hamburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Hamburg?
Hamburg has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Luxor. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Hamburg, 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 Hamburg?
Hamburg 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 Hamburg in the Summer?
Both Hamburg and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Hamburg for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
The heat can be very extreme in Luxor. In the summer, Luxor is much warmer than Hamburg. Typically, the summer temperatures in Luxor in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Hamburg averages at about 17°C (62°F).
In July, Luxor usually receives less rain than Hamburg. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Hamburg 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Hamburg in the Autumn?
Both Hamburg and Luxor during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Luxor because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many visitors come to Hamburg in the autumn for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Luxor is generally much warmer than Hamburg. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 25°C (77°F), and Hamburg fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in October than Hamburg. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Hamburg 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Hamburg in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Hamburg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Hamburg for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Hamburg can be very cold during winter. Luxor is much warmer than Hamburg in the winter. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Hamburg fluctuates around 0°C (33°F).
In January, Luxor usually receives less rain than Hamburg. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Hamburg 0°C (33°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Hamburg in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Hamburg. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the spring months attract visitors to Hamburg because of the natural beauty.
In the spring, Luxor is much warmer than Hamburg. Typically, the spring temperatures in Luxor in April average around 25°C (77°F), and Hamburg averages at about 8°C (46°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in April than Hamburg. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Hamburg 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Hamburg and Luxor
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
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