Which place is cheaper, Kotor or Luxor?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Luxor or Kotor?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Kotor? 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 Kotor?
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.
Kotor
A coastal town of Montenegro, Kotor is also a beautifully-preserved fortified, medieval town, featuring a labyrinth of cobbled streets, lively piazzas, historic churches, and a spread of bars and restaurants throughout its historic Old Town.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $17Kotor $107
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $17, while the average daily cost in Kotor is $107. 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 Kotor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $7.62Kotor $52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $15Kotor $104
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Kotor
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Kotor? 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 Kotor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $3.91Kotor $9.92
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:
- Hot Air Balloon, Luxor Museum and Mummification with Transfer: $80
- Luxor Airport Transfer : $15
- Luxor airport transfer : $25
- Luxor airport transfer To any place in the East Bank: $12
- Private Transfer From Luxor to Aswan: $73
- Transfers From Luxor To Hurghada : $140
- 4- Hours Private Transfer With Driver In Luxor : $20
- Airport Shuttles private Transfer to your Hotel/ Nile Cruise Boat: $10
- Airport private transfer Luxor airport: $21
- Airport private transfer Luxor airport: $27
- Comfortable Private Transfer from Luxor to El Cairo: $273
- Departure Transfer from Luxor Hotels to Luxor airport: $6.40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kotor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:
- Tivat Airport (TIV) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- Airport Transfer Tivat / Porto Montenegro to Lustica Bay: $153
- Airport Transfer Tivat / Porto Montenegro to Podgorica City: $272
- Deluxe private transfer from or to Portonovi: $52
- Enjoy Private Transfers by Car or Van from Tivat Airport to Kotor or Budva: $44
- Herceg Novi to Kotor one way transfer: $144
- Kotor Cruise Port to Podgorica Airport (TGD) - Departure Private Transfer: $47
- Kotor Cruise Port to Podgorica hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $94
- Kotor Cruise Port to Tivat Hotels Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- Kotor Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Podgorica hotels: $297
- Kotor Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Tivat hotels: $90
- Kotor to Dubrovnik one way transfer: $154
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Kotor?
Prices for flights to both Kotor 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 $5.83Kotor $46
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: $35
- Eat Like a Local:Traditional Egyptian Food / Dinner at Local Family Home - Luxor: $36
- Luxor Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner: $38
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $43
- Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner Luxor: $45
- Luxor Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner : $50
- Private Half Day Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner From Luxor: $52
- Karnak Sound And Light Show With Dinner, Felucca : $64
- Luxor & Mummification Museums & City Tour by H. Carriage & Dinner: $70
- Enjoy Half Day Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner: $90
- Full day trip west Bank, Dandara and dinner on a boat.: $128
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kotor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kotor.
- Kotor City Tour and Cooking Class : $203
- Kotor private cooking class with lunch and Old town guided tour: $226
- Kotor and Perast Private Tour with Cooking Class and Boat Ride: $262
- Cooking class in a local home & old town walking tour: $306
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $6.74Kotor $8.92
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$2.74
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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:
- Ramesseum Mortuary Temple of Ramses II Entry Ticket: $4.56
- Valley Of The Queens Entry Ticket: $4.60
- Valley Of The Kings Entry Ticket: $4.60
- Entry Ticket To Valley of the Queens: $4.60
- Mummification Museum Entry Ticket: $5.10
- Souvenir Shopping Tour, Luxor: $5.13
- Luxor Museum Entry Ticket: $7.60
- See the Valley of the Kings & More: Shared Tour (All-Inclusive): $8.80
- Karnak Temple And Luxor Temple Private Day Tour : $8.95
- Explore Luxor temple and City Private Tour by Flucca: $9.00
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Entry Tickets : $9.20
- Temple Of Queen Hatshepsut Entry Ticket: $9.20
Tours and Activities in Kotor
Here are a few actual costs in Kotor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Walking Tour in Kotor : $22
- Kotor Old Town - City Walking Tour: $24
- Kotor Old Town Walking Tour: $24
- Panorama and Semi-Submarine Underwater Experience: $24
- Tour Kotor - Perast Old Town - Island Our Lady of the Rocks - Every 2 hours: $26
- Boat Tour to Perast Old Town & Our Lady of the Rocks: $27
- Whole Boka Bay Cruise with Ship Knez Lipovac: $33
- Kotor Old Town Small-Group Walking Tour: $33
- Blue Cave and Lady of the Rocks Boat Tour: $33
- Shore Excursion - Handwoven Carpet Workshop, Local wine and Kotor Old Town tour : $34
- Blue Cave Speedboat Tour from Kotor: $35
- Speedboat tour Kotor Blue Cave, Our Lady of the Rock,swiming: $37
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $2.26Kotor $9.12
Sample the Local Flavors in Kotor
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kotor:
- Private tour: Homemade food and wine tasting at my family home: $125
- Private National Park Lovcen with food and wine tasting: $136
- Wine tasting and magical tour from Kotor, Budva, Tivat (Lovcen,Skadar lake): $251
- National Parks Skadar Lake and Lovcen+Wine tasting (Private tour): $260
- Skadar Lake National Park with Wine Tasting: $428
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Kotor, we can see that Kotor 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 Kotor 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 Kotor would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kotor 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 Kotor Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Kotor?
Luxor has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Kotor. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Kotor, 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 Kotor?
Kotor 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 Kotor in the Summer?
Both Kotor 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 Kotor for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.
Luxor can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Luxor is generally a little warmer than Kotor. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 33°C (91°F), and Kotor fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
In July, Luxor usually receives less rain than Kotor. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 47 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Kotor 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Kotor in the Autumn?
Both Kotor 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 Kotor in the autumn for the hiking trails, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area.
Luxor is a little warmer than Kotor in the autumn. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Kotor fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Kotor gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Luxor usually gets less rain in October than Kotor. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Kotor 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Kotor in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Kotor. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Kotor for the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Luxor is much warmer than Kotor. Typically, the winter temperatures in Luxor in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Kotor averages at about 6°C (42°F).
Kotor receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Luxor usually receives less rain than Kotor. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 186 mm (7.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Kotor 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Kotor in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Kotor. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the spring months attract visitors to Kotor because of the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
In April, Luxor is generally much warmer than Kotor. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 25°C (77°F), and Kotor fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
It's quite rainy in Kotor. Luxor usually gets less rain in April than Kotor. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Kotor 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Kotor and Luxor
| Luxor | Kotor | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 154 mm (6.1 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 47 mm (1.8 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 174 mm (6.9 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 215 mm (8.5 in) |
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