Which place is cheaper, Lanzarote or Luxor?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Luxor or Lanzarote?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Lanzarote? 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 Lanzarote?
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.
Lanzarote
Lanzarote is one of Spain's Canary Islands, located off the northwestern coast of Africa. Some of its most popular features include the volcanic landscape of Timanfaya National Park, the underground caverns of Cueva de los Verdes, as well as the resort towns of Costa Teguise, Puerto del Carmen, and Playa Blanca.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $17Lanzarote $173
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $17, while the average daily cost in Lanzarote is $173. 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 Lanzarote in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $7.62Lanzarote $101
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $15Lanzarote $202
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Lanzarote
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Lanzarote? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $3.91Lanzarote $43
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:
- 3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan with Transfers and Meals: $429
- One Way Transfer From Luxor to Alexandria In A Private Vehicle: $295
- Private transfer from Luxor to Aswan by Car: $280
- Luxor to Marsa Alam Private Transfer: $277
- Comfortable Private Transfer from Luxor to El Cairo: $273
- Private Transfer from Luxor to Aswan: $270
- Enjoy 2 days Luxor,Aswan,Abu Simbel includes daily lunch&transfers: $254
- Private Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada : $230
- Private Pickup Transfers from Luxor to Cairo by Bus : $220
- Private Transfer from luxor to Aswan with 2 stops in Komombo & Edfu Temples : $220
- Private Transfer Luxor City To El Gouna: $196
- Private transfer - from Luxor to Hurghada and visit Dendara en route: $192
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote
Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Aqualava Splashtastic with Transfer: $37
- From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $48
- Fuerteventura at your leisure( bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $48
- Graciosa Marine Reserve Catamaran Day Trip with Transfers: $86
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Playa Blanca Hotels or Address): $116
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Puerto del Carmen Hotel): $82
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $116
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $52
- Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $12
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $28
- Private Transfer from Arrecife hotels to Arrecife Cruise Port: $28
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Lanzarote?
Prices for flights to both Lanzarote 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 $5.83Lanzarote $45
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 Lanzarote
For Lanzarote, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Puerto del Carmen: Music Hall Tavern Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $52
- Music Hall Tavern - MHT Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $54
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $6.74Lanzarote $18
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:
- 7 Hours Private Tour in Luxor with Lunch : $35
- City Tour, Hot Air Balloon, Kings Valley, Felucca in Luxor: $110
- Daily Tour at The East & West Bank of the Nile: $108
- Day Private Tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples: $90
- Day Tour to East and West Banks From Luxor: $24
- Day Tour to Hathor Temple at Dendera from Luxor by car: $72
- Day Tour to Madinet Habu Temple & the Workers Tombs: $54
- Day tour to Aswan from Luxo visit Edfu,Kom Ombo,Phila Temples & Aswan dam.: $276
- Dendera Temple Half Day Tour from Luxor: $29
- Dendera and Abydos Temples Day Tour from Luxor with Lunch: $75
- Dendera and Abydos Templs Full Day Tour: $170
- East Bank Tour in Luxor: $87
Tours and Activities in Lanzarote
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lanzarote.
- Lanzarote : Museo Lagomar Entry Ticket: $8.56
- Puerto del Carmen: Indoor 18 hole Crazy Mini Golf Experience: $8.56
- Jose Saramago House and Library Museum Tickets : $13
- Audio Guided Tour of the El Grifo Wine Museum: $16
- Aquarium Entry Ticket: $16
- Return or 1-Way Ferry Ticket to Fuerteventura: $20
- Jameos del Agua Entry Ticket: $21
- Janubio Salt Flats Guided Tour: $24
- Vineyard Tour with Wine and Chocolate Tasting: $24
- San Bartolomé: Bodegas El Grifo Winery Tour and Tasting: $27
- Timanfaya National Park Bus Tour w/ Entry Ticket: $27
- Aqualava Waterpark Entrance Ticket: $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $2.26Lanzarote $9.95
Sample the Local Flavors in Lanzarote
Also in Lanzarote, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting Tour at El Grifo Bodega: $53
- Half Day Timanfaya Volcanic Tour with Wine Tasting: $60
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Lanzarote, we can see that Lanzarote 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 Lanzarote 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 Lanzarote would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lanzarote 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 Lanzarote Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Luxor or Lanzarote?
Lanzarote 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 Lanzarote in the Summer?
Both Lanzarote and Luxor during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Luxor because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's very hot in Luxor this time of the year. Luxor is a little warmer than Lanzarote in the summer. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Lanzarote fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
Luxor usually gets rain in July Lanzarote. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Lanzarote 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Lanzarote in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Lanzarote. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round.
In the autumn, Luxor is around the same temperature as Lanzarote. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Luxor in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Lanzarote averages at about 23°C (73°F).
In October, Luxor usually receives less rain than Lanzarote. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Lanzarote 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Lanzarote in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Lanzarote. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Luxor is generally cooler than Lanzarote. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 14°C (57°F), and Lanzarote fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in January than Lanzarote. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Lanzarote 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Lanzarote in the Spring?
Both Lanzarote and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year.
Luxor is a little warmer than Lanzarote in the spring. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in April, and Lanzarote fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In April, Luxor usually receives less rain than Lanzarote. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Lanzarote receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Lanzarote 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Lanzarote and Luxor
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
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