Which place is cheaper, Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Montego Bay? 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 Montego Bay?
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.
Montego Bay
As with most places around the tropical oasis of Jamaica, Montego Bay (or "MoBay") is an ideal place to visit for a Caribbean getaway. It is Jamaica's second largest city and the capital of St. James parish on the northern coast. Montego Bay is considered to be the tourist capital of the country and is where the largest airport is located, bringing in many international travelers.
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 $30Montego Bay $259
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $30, while the average daily cost in Montego Bay is $259. 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 Montego Bay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $10Montego Bay $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $20Montego Bay $204
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Montego Bay
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Montego Bay? 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 Montego Bay Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $5.14Montego Bay $15
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$0.38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:
- Luxor Train Station to Hotel – Private Transfer: $4.00
- Private Transfer Between Luxor Airport & Any Hotel: $6.00
- Private Transfer from & to Luxor Airport from Any Hotel in Luxor: $6.00
- Luxor Airport Private Departure Transfer: $6.00
- Private Luxor Airport Transfer: Arrival or Departure: $6.49
- Private Luxor Airport Transfer to or from Any Hotel: $7.00
- Private Transfer From/To Luxor International Airport: $7.00
- Transfers from Luxor Airport to Hotels or to Nile Cruise: $7.00
- Luxor Private Transfers LXR Airport Hotels Cruises and Sites: $7.50
- Pickup Transfers And Taxi Services From Hotel In Luxor To Luxor Airport: $7.50
- Private transfer from/to Luxor train station: $8.00
- Luxor Private Transfer Hotel to Airport or vice versa: $8.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
- A "Private" Airport Transfer to Grand & Luxury Bahia Principe: $80
- A "Private" Airport Transfer to RIU PALACE AQUARELLE: $50
- ATV and Bamboo Rafting with Limestone Foot Massage and Transfers: $120
- Airport Round transfer Excellence,Coral Springs,Paladium, Royaltan Blue Waters: $110
- Airport Transfer: $80
- Airport Transfer From Kingston: $200
- Airport Transfer Montego Bay Hotels: $120
- Airport Transfer Montego Bay and Grand Palladium(Private): $18
- Airport Transfer To Hotel in Montego Bay: $34
- Airport Transfer To Iberostar Hotel: $70
- Airport Transfer To Iberoster star Hotel: $61
- Airport Transfer To Montego Bay Hotels: $55
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Montego Bay?
Prices for flights to both Montego Bay 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 $15Montego Bay $142
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Luxury Nile Sunset Felucca Sail | Private Dinner - Hotel Transfer: $20
- 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
- Nile River Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Luxor (private Tour): $44
- Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner Luxor: $45
- Experience Egyptian cooking at Luxor Farm: $48
- Private Luxor Temple Night Tour with Sunset Felucca & Dinner: $55
- 3-Hour Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $65
- Felucca at Sunset and Dinner at an Egyptian House in Luxor: $75
- Luxor East Bank Private Experience with Authentic Cooking Class: $80
- Romantic Nile Felucca Dinner Experience in Luxor: $86
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montego Bay
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montego Bay.
- Lunch or Dinner with Pickup from Montego Bay: $45
- Montego Bay City and Food Tour All Inclusive Experience: $48
- Street Food Tour in Montego Bay: $59
- Club2727 Nightlife Experience With Optional Dinner In Montego Bay: $60
- Mystic Lagoon Sunset Cruise with Dinner and Lagoon Swim: $95
- Sunset Dinner at Bamboo Beach Club: $99
- 3 to 5 Hour Private Herbal Tour Shopping and Dinner at Ricks Cafe: $120
- Bar Hopping & Local Food Tour-From Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios: $130
- Jamaican Seafood Street Food Tour from Montego Bay, Falmouth: $150
- Dinner and Nightlife -From Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios: $150
- Sunset Boat Cruise and Luminous Lagoon with Dinner and Transfer: $150
- Authentic Jamaican Food Cooking Experience in the Countryside: $195
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $9.47Montego Bay $31
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)$0.52
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Temple Karnak for Two$2.49
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Camel Ride for Two$1.15
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Dahabiya Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan: $5.00
- Medinet Habu Temple QR Code Entry Ticket: $6.50
- Private Luxor Tour: Queens Valley, Medinet Habu & Deir el-Medina: $8.40
- Half Day Tour: Valley of the kings & Hatshepsut Temple and Memnon: $9.00
- Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Private Day Tour: $9.00
- Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show Experience in Luxor: $9.00
- VIP Private Nile Motorboat Experience in Luxor: $9.00
- Tour in the East Bank of Luxor: $9.00
- Half Day Tour:Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut TempIe, VaIIey Queens: $9.90
- Half-Day Luxor Tour: Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut & Memnon: $9.90
- Private Half Day Luxor Tour Valley of Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut: $9.96
- East Luxor Guided Bike Experience with Drinks & Photos: $10
Typical Entertainment Prices in Montego Bay
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Montego Bay are as follows:
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Admission to Doctor's Cave Beach$2.68
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Snorkeling Trip$19
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One Tank Dive$37
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1.5 Hr Horseback Ride$43
Tours and Activities in Montego Bay
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Montego Bay are as follows:
- Montego Bay Beach Day Experience: $20
- Shopping Tour for Whitter Village Mall Private / Charted Air Conditioned Taxi: $20
- Montego Bay City highlight And Souvenir Shopping Group Tour: $20
- Montego Bay Bamboo Rafting and Hip Strip Private Tour: $22
- Montego Bay Shopping Private Tour: $26
- Rose Hall Great House and Garden Tour Ticket: $30
- Montego Bay Private Shopping Tour with Hotel Pickup: $30
- Explore the Beauty of Montego Bay Nature Tour in Jamaica: $30
- Pruvate Transter to Ocho Rios + Catamaran Cruise: $30
- VR Experience in Montego Bay: $30
- Doctors Cave Beach Roundtrip Tour in Montego Bay: $30
- Bamboo Rafting Experience in Jamaica: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $2.83Montego Bay $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Montego Bay
Also in Montego Bay, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Montego Bay Jamaica Rum Distillery Tour Private Driver: $250
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Montego Bay, we can see that Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Montego Bay?
Luxor has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Montego Bay, 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 Montego Bay?
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 Montego Bay in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Montego Bay. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Luxor usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
It's very hot in Luxor this time of the year. Luxor is a little warmer than Montego Bay in the summer. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Montego Bay 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Montego Bay in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Montego Bay. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Montego Bay. Luxor usually gets less rain in October than Montego Bay. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the autumn, Luxor is around the same temperature as Montego Bay. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Luxor in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Montego Bay averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Montego Bay 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Montego Bay in the Winter?
Both Montego Bay and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Luxor usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In January, Luxor is generally much colder than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 14°C (57°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Montego Bay 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Montego Bay in the Spring?
Both Montego Bay and Luxor during the spring 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 Montego Bay year-round.
Luxor usually gets less rain in April than Montego Bay. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Luxor is around the same temperature as Montego Bay in the spring. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in April, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Montego Bay 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Montego Bay and Luxor
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 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.