A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Luxor vs. Hamburg for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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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.


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.

The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $31, while the average daily cost in Hamburg is $162. 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
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Luxor $10
    Hamburg $62
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Luxor $20
    Hamburg $124
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.

Hotels in Luxor


Hotels in Hamburg


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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
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Luxor $5.25
    Hamburg $33
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:


  • Taxi Ride
    $0.39

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:

  • Airport private transfer Luxor airport: $27
  • Cairo Airport Private Transfer: $31
  • Day Tour East & West Bank+Transfer to Aswan or Hurghada or Marsa: $105
  • Day Tour from Airport to Luxor Monuments Include Lunch Transfers Entry Guide: $150
  • Dendara & Abydos with return - Private transfer from Luxor: $50
  • Departure Transfer From Hotel To Luxor Airport: $13
  • Departure Transfer from Luxor Hotels to Luxor airport: $8.00
  • Edfu Temple Private Tour from Luxor – Transfer & Guide/Ticket: $170
  • Edfu and Kom Ombo Day Tour with Aswan Transfer from Luxor: $105
  • Exclusive Luxor To Cairo or Cairo 2 luxor Transfer Relax In Style: $120
  • Full day transfer Luxor-Aswan over Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo: $110
  • Hassle-free Private Transfers from Luxor to Hurghada: $60

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hamburg

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:


  • Short Distance Ubahn Ticket
    $1.94

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:

  • Airport Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Business Car: $105
  • Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Business Car: $103
  • Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Van: $111
  • Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City: $99
  • Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport XFW: $82
  • Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport XFW: $99
  • Departure Transfer: Hamburg to Airport HAM by Business Car: $99
  • Departure Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Van: $111
  • Hamburg :Private Transfer to/from Airport and City: $128
  • Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Ostseekai Kiel Port - Arrival Transfer: $201
  • Hamburg Airport (HAM): Private Transfer to Hamburg hotels: $289
  • Hamburg Airport Transfers : Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg in Business Car: $82

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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Luxor $15
    Hamburg $68

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.

  • Luxury Nile Sunset Felucca Sail | Private Dinner - Hotel Transfer: $13
  • Luxor West Bank By Night and Alabaster Museum Tour with Dinner: $30
  • Luxor West Bank Tour: School, Church & Cooking Class: $35
  • Eat Like a Local:Traditional Egyptian Food / Dinner at Local Family Home - Luxor: $36
  • Riding a felucca at Sunset and Dinner an Egyptian House in Luxor: $40
  • 3 Hours Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $40
  • Nile River Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Luxor (private Tour): $44
  • Experience Egyptian cooking at Luxor Farm: $45
  • Luxor City Private Walking and Food Tour: $50
  • Felucca at Sunset and Dinner at an Egyptian House in Luxor: $60
  • Day Tour to Farm Luxor with Bread Making & Cooking Class: $62
  • Luxor Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show with Dinner and Transfers: $95

Typical Food Prices in Hamburg

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:


  • Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls
    $17
  • Currywurst and Pommes Frites
    $5.70
  • Donner Kebab and Coke
    $6.84
  • Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer
    $17
  • Donner Kebab Lunch
    $4.56
  • Sandwich and Coffee Break
    $6.84
  • Fish Sandwich from Fish Market
    $3.99
  • Coffee and Donut
    $4.56

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: $58
  • St. Pauli kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $58
  • Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $63
  • Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $63
  • Reeperbahn Tour and Dinner Voucher St. Pauli for Connoisseurs: $69
  • Hamburg Walking Food Tour with 7 Authentic Local Dishes: $114
  • Hamburg Traditional Food Tour: Full Meal and Drinks: $127
  • Hamburg Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $128
  • St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $524
  • The Wilhelmsburg Food Tour: $524

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Luxor $9.66
    Hamburg $45
Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor

Here are a few typical costs in Luxor for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Boat Ride (for 2)
    $0.53
  • Temple Karnak for Two
    $2.54
  • Camel Ride for Two
    $1.17

Tours and Activities in Luxor

Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Dahabiya Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan: $5.00
  • Private Day tour: Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Memnon: $5.60
  • Medinet Habu Temple QR Code Entry Ticket: $6.50
  • Private Luxor West Bank Tour: Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut&Colossi: $7.92
  • Luxor Half Day Tour : Karnak & Luxor Temples: $8.00
  • Private Half-Day Luxor Tour:Valley of the Kings,Habu & Hatshepsut: $8.39
  • Luxor Tour:Valley of the King&Hatshepsut Temple&colossi of Memnon: $8.41
  • Private Tour: Medinet Habu,Valley of the Queens & Deir el-Medina: $8.49
  • Private Half Day Tour:Valley of Kings & Hatshepsut Temple& Memnon: $8.50
  • Private Tour: Valley of the Kings & Hatchepsut Temple &Tut's Tomb: $8.53
  • Private luxor Tour: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Memnon: $8.63
  • Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Private Day Tour: $9.00

Typical Entertainment Prices in Hamburg

Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Tower at St. Michael's Church
    $3.99

Tours and Activities in Hamburg

Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Free tour: Centro Histórico. Tú decides el precio al final: $1.16
  • Hamburg Relax Lounge – Private Massage Experience by NAIPO: $1.18
  • Free Tour: Port, Red Light District and Beatles. You decide how much to pay at the end: $1.45
  • Guided tour of Hamburg's Neustadt - ramparts, Gängeviertel & Neustädter: $2.33
  • Guided tour of Hamburg's Speicherstadt - warehouse, free port & duty-free: $2.33
  • Guided tour of Hamburg's UNESCO World Heritage Site - Warehouses & Cathedrals of Commerce: $2.33
  • City tour through Hamburg St. Georg – dreams, diversity, and tolerance: $2.33
  • The Local Tour of Hamburg Historic Centre: $3.52
  • Tourist Excursion - Free Tour - Historic Center-Hamburg Walking: $3.52
  • Hamburg Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $4.70
  • Hamburg Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $6.35
  • Speicherstadt Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $6.35

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Luxor $2.89
    Hamburg $20

Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:

  • Original Hamburg Pub Crawl Sex & Crime St. Pauli Tour: $21
  • The Original Hamburg Pub Crawl Sex & Crime St. Pauli Tour: $24
  • Party Walk & legendary pub crawl through St. Paul & Reeperbahn: $26
  • Night Pub Crawl through the Reeperbahn: $29
  • Pub Crawl Hamburg - Ladies Night: $29
  • Pub Crawl - Drink & Dare: $29
  • Reeperbahn Pub Crawl with Shots and Games: $35
  • Hamburg Pub Crawl U Bahn Bars and Reeperbahn Club: $41
  • Reeperbahn pub crawl with insider-guide & shots: $335
  • Bachelor party Pub crawl & party for your bachelor party: $419

How are these travel costs calculated?

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.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Luxor 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.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Luxor 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.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Luxor 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.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Luxor 25°C (77°F) 
    Hamburg 8°C (46°F)

Typical Weather for Hamburg and Luxor

Luxor Hamburg
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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