Which place is cheaper, Kingston 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 Kingston?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Kingston? 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 Kingston?
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.
Kingston
Kingston is Jamaica's capital city with a population of about 579,000. For being located on an island, Kingston is a very large city with several different zip codes. Not only is Kingston the cultural capital of the country, but also the commercial one as well.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, and The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $33Kingston $123
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $33, while the average daily cost in Kingston is $123. 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 Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $11Kingston $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $22Kingston $124
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Kingston? 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 Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $5.64Kingston $28
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- Airport Group Transfers-Kingston: $180
- Airport MBJ Round Trip Transfer to Ocho Rios Airbnb Home, Resorts: $133
- Airport Transfers from Kingston.: $70
- From Kingston Airport: One Way Private Transfer to Negril: $749
- From Kingston Airport: One Way Private Transfer to Ocho Rios: $319
- From Kingston Airport: One Way Shared Transfer to Kingston: $19
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Kingston Airport: $19
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Montego Bay: $69
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Negril: $79
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Port Antonio: $47
- Group Private Kingston Airport Transfers (10 - 15 Persons): $251
- Airport transfers One Way to all hotels - private: $79
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston 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 $16Kingston $44
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
- Luxor & Mummification Museums & City Tour by H. Carriage & Dinner: $70
- 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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $10Kingston $12
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 Temple Sound and Light Show Experience in Luxor: $9.00
- Karnak Sound and Light Display Tour in Luxor (Private): $9.00
- Private Half-Day tour to Karnak temple: $10
- Luxor Shopping Tour : $10
- Luxor City Tour by Horse Carriage Visit Local: $10
- Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Day Tour: $10
- Tour in Luxor toTemple&Habu&Deir el-Medina&Valley of the Artisans: $10
Tours and Activities in Kingston
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Art Walk Sunday Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $9.78
- Walking Tour with Mural Exploration: $26
- Bob Marley Museum Entry Ticket: $30
- Kingston Creative: Mural Art Walking Tour: $31
- Club Kingston VIP Departure Lounge Experience: $38
- Mural Tours in the Downtown Kingston Art District, Jamaica: $40
- Reggae Legend - Bob Marley Museum Tour Tickets: $41
- Bamboo Rafting Adventure in Ocho Rios : $62
- Devon House Heritage Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $63
- Devon House Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $64
- Private Bob Marley Tour Experience: $65
- Kingston City Guided Tour - Classic: $69
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $3.10Kingston $11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Kingston, we can see that Kingston 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 Kingston is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Kingston would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kingston 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 Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Kingston?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Luxor. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Kingston, 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 Kingston?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Luxor or Kingston in the Summer?
Both Kingston and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Luxor usually receives less rain than Kingston. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The heat can be very extreme in Luxor. In the summer, Luxor is a little warmer than Kingston. Typically, the summer temperatures in Luxor in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Kingston averages at about 29°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Kingston in the Autumn?
Both Kingston 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
Kingston gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Luxor usually gets less rain in October than Kingston. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In October, Luxor is generally cooler than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 25°C (77°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Kingston in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Kingston. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Luxor usually receives less rain than Kingston. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Luxor is much colder than Kingston in the winter. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Kingston in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Kingston. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
Luxor usually gets less rain in April than Kingston. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the spring, Luxor is around the same temperature as Kingston. Typically, the spring temperatures in Luxor in April average around 25°C (77°F), and Kingston averages at about 26°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and Luxor
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 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.