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

Should you visit Luxor or Jodhpur?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Luxor or Jodhpur? 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 Jodhpur?

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.

Jodhpur

Jodhpur is a city in the Rajasthan state of India. This city is located on the outskirts of the Thar Desert and is known for having sunshine almost every day of the year. Rao Jodha, an ancient Rajput chief, founded the city in 1459 AD. Many of the houses in the city are shades of blue, hence the reason that the city is sometimes referred to as the Blue City.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Bicycle Tours in India, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India.


Which place is cheaper, Jodhpur 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 Jodhpur is $39. 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 Jodhpur in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Luxor $11
    Jodhpur $13
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Luxor $22
    Jodhpur $26
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Jodhpur

Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Jodhpur? 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 Jodhpur


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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 Jodhpur Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Luxor $5.37
    Jodhpur $5.77
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor

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


  • Taxi Ride
    $0.40

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:

  • private transfer one way from Luxor to Hurghada: $75
  • private Transfer from Marsa alam To Luxor: $63
  • private Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada: $85
  • luxor to Marsa Alam-or vice ( Private Transfer ): $105
  • VIP Luxor Airport Transfer: $29
  • Transfers from Luxor Airport to Hotels or to Nile Cruise: $7.00
  • Transfers from Luxor Airport to Hotels or Nile Cruise: $40
  • Transfer from luxor to marsa alam: $150
  • Transfer from luxor to Aswan passing by Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples (Optional): $90
  • Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada with Dendera Temple: $100
  • Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada Optional Stop at Dendera Temple: $90
  • Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada: $187

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jodhpur

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jodhpur are as follows:


  • Tuk Tuk Ride
    $0.32

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jodhpur

Also for Jodhpur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Affordable Jodhpur Airport Transfer: $15
  • Departure Transfer from Hotel to Airport in Jodhpur: $48
  • From Jaisalmer : Private Jodhpur Transfer in AC Car: $68
  • From Jodhpur : Private Jaisalmer Transfer in AC Car: $68
  • From Jodhpur : Transfer To Jaipur With Visit Pushkar: $64
  • From Jodhpur :Private Transfer to Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Pushkar: $40
  • Jaipur: Private Transfer to/from Jodhpur: $75
  • Jaisalmer & Jodhpur One Way Transfer With Option: $37
  • Jaisalmer: Private Transfer Servicer to Jodhpur: $42
  • Jodhpur Airport Private Arrival Transfers: $8.15
  • Jodhpur Hotel to Bikaner Hotel drop: Private Transfers: $65
  • Jodhpur To Jaipur One Way Private Transfer: $60

Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Jodhpur?

Prices for flights to both Jodhpur 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 $16
    Jodhpur $20

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor

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

  • Experience Egyptian cooking at Luxor Farm: $10
  • Luxury Nile Sunset Felucca Sail | Private Dinner - Hotel Transfer: $15
  • Luxor West Bank By Night and Alabaster Museum Tour with Dinner: $30
  • Riding a felucca at Sunset and Dinner an Egyptian House in Luxor: $40
  • 3 Hours Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $40
  • Sunset Dinner at a Traditional Egyptian House of Luxor: $45
  • 3-Hour Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $50
  • Private Luxor Temple Night Tour with Felucca Sunset & Dinner: $55
  • Open-Air Farm Luxor Lunch or Dinner Experience in a Green: $60
  • Felucca at Sunset and Dinner at an Egyptian House in Luxor: $60
  • Karnak Sound And Light Show With Dinner, Felucca  : $64
  • Private Luxor Temple Night Tour with Romantic Nile-View Dinner: $75

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jodhpur

For Jodhpur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • chai and pakora cooking class: $11
  • Private Cooking Class in Jodhpur With Pick Up & Drop Off: $21
  • Private Cooking Class In Jodhpur With Family: $22
  • street food tour with over 8 food tastings: $23
  • Jodhpur : Dakshika Private Cooking Class: $24
  • Jodhpur Food Tour: $25
  • Jodhpur Food Tour With Pick Up & Drop Off: $25
  • Jodhpur 11 Dishes Cooking Class With REKHA Pick Up & Drop OF: $26
  • Traditional Food of Rajasthan Cooking Class Experience: $27
  • Jodhpur Private Cooking Class With Family: $27
  • Vegetarian Cooking Class with a Local Family: $28
  • Jodhpur : Jeep Safari, Camel Ride,Buffet Dinner & Folk Dance: $29

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Luxor $9.89
    Jodhpur $10
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)
    $0.54
  • Temple Karnak for Two
    $2.60
  • Camel Ride for Two
    $1.20

Tours and Activities in Luxor

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

  • (2 nights / 3 days )Nile cruise from Luxor to aswan: $300
  • (Private) Half Day Tour Luxor Temple and Karnak Temples: $13
  • 1 Day tour from luxor to safaga Snorkling boat trip: $50
  • 1-Day Day Tour from Temples of Luxor to Aswan: $179
  • 2 Day Luxor Highlights Tour from Safaga to Luxor: $300
  • 2 Day Luxor Private Tour East and West Banks: $39
  • 2 Day Luxor Tour East and West Bank Highlights: $24
  • 2 Day Private Luxor Tour includes Balloon Ride Esna temple&other: $290
  • 2 Day Private Tour of Luxor: $290
  • 2 Day Trip West Bank & East Bank, Luxor Highlights Tours & Hotel: $210
  • 2 Day in Luxor tours: $336
  • 2 Days Private Tour Karnak & Luxor Temples, and Luxor West bank: $101

Typical Entertainment Prices in Jodhpur

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Jodhpur's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Fort Entrance for Two
    $5.30
  • Astrology Reading
    $3.71

Tours and Activities in Jodhpur

For Jodhpur, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Taj Mahal and Agra fort tour with iconic photoshoot: $4.00
  • "Taj Mahal" Tour by India's Fastest Train (Gatiman Express): $5.64
  • Agra: Skip-The-Line Sunrise Taj Mahal with Mausoleum Tour: $5.64
  • Heritage blue city walking tour in jodhpur.: $6.76
  • Agra: Sunrise Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Tour: $6.76
  • From Delhi: Taj Mahal & Agra Tour with Boat Ride & Lunch: $7.89
  • Private Jodhpur Blue City Walking Tour with Guide: $8.69
  • Jodhpur Bluecity Heritage Walking Tour: $9.02
  • Blue City Heritage Private Walking Tour With Pickup and Drop-Off: $10
  • Private Jodhpur Blue City Walking Tour with Guide: $10
  • Jodhpur Blue City Heritage Walking Tour: $11
  • Jodhpur Half Day Heritage Tour: $11

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Luxor $2.96
    Jodhpur $9.06


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Jodhpur, we can see that Jodhpur 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 Jodhpur is in Asia, 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 Jodhpur would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Jodhpur 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 Jodhpur Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Luxor or Jodhpur?

Jodhpur has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Luxor. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Jodhpur, 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 Jodhpur?

Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.

Should I visit Luxor or Jodhpur in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Jodhpur. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jodhpur throughout the year.

It's quite rainy in Jodhpur. Luxor usually gets less rain in July than Jodhpur. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Jodhpur receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.

It's very hot in Jodhpur this time of the year. Luxor can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Luxor is generally around the same temperature as Jodhpur. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 33°C (91°F), and Jodhpur fluctuates around 32°C (90°F).


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Luxor 33°C (91°F) 
    Jodhpur 32°C (90°F)

Should I visit Luxor or Jodhpur in the Autumn?

Both Jodhpur and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Jodhpur because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In October, Luxor usually receives less rain than Jodhpur. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Jodhpur receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Luxor is cooler than Jodhpur in the autumn. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Jodhpur fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Luxor 25°C (77°F) 
    Jodhpur 28°C (82°F)

Should I visit Luxor or Jodhpur in the Winter?

Both Jodhpur and Luxor during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Luxor because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jodhpur year-round.

Luxor usually gets less rain in January than Jodhpur. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Jodhpur receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

In the winter, Luxor is cooler than Jodhpur. Typically, the winter temperatures in Luxor in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Jodhpur averages at about 17°C (63°F).


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Luxor 14°C (57°F) 
    Jodhpur 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Luxor or Jodhpur in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Jodhpur. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Jodhpur attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In April, Luxor usually receives less rain than Jodhpur. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Jodhpur receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.

It's very hot in Jodhpur this time of the year. In April, Luxor is generally cooler than Jodhpur. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 25°C (77°F), and Jodhpur fluctuates around 31°C (88°F).


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Luxor 25°C (77°F) 
    Jodhpur 31°C (88°F)

Typical Weather for Jodhpur and Luxor

Luxor Jodhpur
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 14°C (57°F) 0 mm (0 in) 17°C (63°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Feb 15°C (59°F) 0 mm (0 in) 21°C (70°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Mar 20°C (68°F) 0 mm (0 in) 26°C (79°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Apr 25°C (77°F) 0 mm (0 in) 31°C (88°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
May 30°C (86°F) 0 mm (0 in) 35°C (95°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Jun 32°C (90°F) 0 mm (0 in) 34°C (93°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Jul 33°C (91°F) 0 mm (0 in) 32°C (90°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Aug 31°C (88°F) 0 mm (0 in) 29°C (84°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Sep 30°C (86°F) 0 mm (0 in) 28°C (82°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Oct 25°C (77°F) 1 mm (0 in) 28°C (82°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Nov 20°C (68°F) 0 mm (0 in) 23°C (73°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Dec 15°C (59°F) 0 mm (0 in) 19°C (66°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)