Which place is cheaper, Luang Prabang 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 Luang Prabang?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Luang Prabang? 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 Luang Prabang?
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.
Luang Prabang
Southeast Asia is a region full of mystical wonders and cultural charm, but nowhere is as charming as the city of Luang Prabang. As the former capital of Laos, Luang Prabang was reopened to tourism in 1989. With that move the city experienced an upswing in revenue and was able to restore and rebuild the beautiful colonial mansions to serve as guesthouses and hotels for the new swarm of tourists.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Laos, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Laos.
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Luxor Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $33Luang Prabang $18
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $33, while the average daily cost in Luang Prabang is $18. 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 Luang Prabang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $11Luang Prabang $5.60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $22Luang Prabang $11
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Luang Prabang
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Luang Prabang? 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 Luang Prabang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $5.64Luang Prabang $2.07
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: $643
- Comfortable Private Transfer from Luxor to El Cairo: $299
- Private Transfer Luxor To Makadi - Car And Minibus Options: $260
- Private Car And Minibus Transfer Luxor City To Soma Bay: $254
- Private Transfer Luxor To Hurghada City - Car And Minibus Options: $247
- Shared Transfer from Luxor to Aswan: $220
- Private Pickup Transfers from Luxor to Cairo by Bus : $220
- One-night Nile Cruise to Aswan with Transfer: $214
- Luxor Airport (LXR) to El Queseir - Arrival Private Transfer : $195
- Private transfer - from Luxor to Hurghada and visit Dendara en route: $192
- Transfer Luxor to Hurghada including a Quad VIP safari adventure : $180
- Vip Marsa Alam Private Transfer to Luxor: $180
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luang Prabang
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Luang Prabang are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$2.31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luang Prabang
Also for Luang Prabang, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From 3-Day Oudomxay Town Trip with Transfers: $580
- LPQ Airport: Private Transfer to/from Luang Prabang City: $20
- Luang Prabang Private Airport transfers: $9.00
- 2-Day Private Tour with Airport Transfers: $165
- 2D Transfer to Huay Xai by Slow Boat: $60
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Luang Prabang?
Prices for flights to both Luang Prabang 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 $16Luang Prabang $9.25
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
- 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
- Full day trip west Bank, Dandara and dinner on a boat.: $128
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luang Prabang
For Luang Prabang, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Luang Prabang Local Market and Morning Food Tour with Drinks: $39
- Bamboo Weaving Workshop & Cooking Class: $44
- Day-time Bamboo weaving & Cooking Classes join-in: $44
- Luangprabang: Dinner with Lao Traditional Dance Performance: $45
- Mekong Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $45
- Cooking Class at the Former Royal Palace: $45
- Prabang Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $45
- Mekong Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $46
- Laos: Prabang Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $46
- Evening Bamboo weaving & Cooking classes join-in: $47
- Mekong Sunset Cruise & Lao Tasting Dinner: $49
- Evening Cooking Class & Local Baci Ceremony: $51
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $10Luang Prabang $2.66
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:
- 2 Days Sightseeing Tour of Luxor Highlights: $120
- Adventure Hot Air Balloon Ride Tour in Luxor: $79
- Aswan and Abu Simbel private 2 days tour from Luxor : $220
- Balloon Experience with Personalized Photography: $120
- Balloon Tour and Sunset Felucca Ride in Luxor with Luxor Tour: $189
- Balloon, Tour of Temples West Bank and Carter House in Luxor : $54
- Day Private Tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples: $90
- Day Tour of Luxor East & West Bank Temples and Tombs of Luxor: $140
- Day Tour to Dendera and Abydos Temples from Luxor: $80
- Day Tour to Hathor Temple at Dendera from Luxor by car: $90
- Day Tour to Karnak temple and luxor temple from luxor: $77
- Day tour to Aswan from Luxo visit Edfu,Kom Ombo,Phila Temples & Aswan dam.: $276
Tours and Activities in Luang Prabang
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Luang Prabang.
- Shuttle Bus ticket to Kuang Si Waterfalls: $8.00
- Farm Tour and Buffalo Buffet Adventure: $9.00
- Audio-Guided City Tour in Electric Car: $14
- Laos Railway: Train Tickets Easily - Skip the Lines - No worries : $30
- Kuang Si Waterfalls and Hmong Village Half-Day Tour: $30
- Small Group Half Day Luang Prabang city tour: $30
- UNESCO World Heritage City Highlights Tour: $35
- Unwind with a Sunset Cruise on the Mekong River: $35
- Afternoon Kuang Si Waterfalls & Sunset Cruise: $35
- Sunset Cruise Luang Prabang: $35
- Full day / Half Day Kayaking and Pak Ou Caves with optional sunset cruise: $41
- From Guided Mountain Bike Tour with Lunch: $42
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $3.10Luang Prabang $1.78
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Luang Prabang, we can see that Luxor is more expensive. And not only is Luang Prabang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Luxor is in Africa and Luang Prabang 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 Luang Prabang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Luang Prabang 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 Luxor would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Luxor than you might in Luang Prabang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Luxor Expensive? and Is Luang Prabang Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Luang Prabang?
Luxor has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Luang Prabang. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Luang Prabang, 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 Luang Prabang?
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 Luang Prabang in the Summer?
Both Luang Prabang 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luang Prabang year-round.
Luang Prabang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Luxor usually gets less rain in July than Luang Prabang. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Luang Prabang receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
Luxor can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Luxor is generally a little warmer than Luang Prabang. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 33°C (91°F), and Luang Prabang fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Luang Prabang 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Luang Prabang in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Luang Prabang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Luang Prabang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Luang Prabang receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Luxor usually receives less rain than Luang Prabang. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Luang Prabang receives 126 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Luxor is around the same temperature as Luang Prabang in the autumn. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Luang Prabang fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Luang Prabang 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Luang Prabang in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Luang Prabang. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luang Prabang throughout the year.
Luxor usually gets less rain in January than Luang Prabang. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Luang Prabang receives 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Luxor is cooler than Luang Prabang. Typically, the winter temperatures in Luxor in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Luang Prabang averages at about 21°C (70°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Luang Prabang 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Luang Prabang in the Spring?
Both Luang Prabang and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Luang Prabang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Luang Prabang. In April, Luxor usually receives less rain than Luang Prabang. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Luang Prabang receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In April, Luxor is generally cooler than Luang Prabang. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 25°C (77°F), and Luang Prabang fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Luang Prabang 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Luang Prabang and Luxor
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 147 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.2 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 289 mm (11.4 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 126 mm (5 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 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.