Which place is cheaper, Montpellier or Luxor?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Luxor or Montpellier?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Montpellier? 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 Montpellier?
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.
Montpellier
Montpellier is the 8th largest city of France, and also has been the fastest growing city in the country over the past 25 years. Graceful and easy-going, Montpellier is a stylish metropolis with elegant buildings, grand hotels, private mansions, stately boulevards and shady backstreets, and gorgeous white-sand beaches on its doorstep. Unlike many southern towns, Montpellier has no Roman heritage. Instead it was founded in the 10th century by the counts of Toulouse and later became a prosperous trading port as well as a scholarly center - Europe's first medical school was established here in the 12th century. The population swelled in the 1960s when many French settlers left independent Algeria and relocated here, and it's now France's fastest-growing city and one of its most multicultural areas. Students make up over a third of the population, giving it a spirited vibe.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France, and The Best 2-Week Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $17Montpellier $126
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $17, while the average daily cost in Montpellier is $126. 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 Montpellier in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $7.62Montpellier $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $15Montpellier $148
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Montpellier
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Montpellier? 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 Montpellier Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $3.91Montpellier $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:
- 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 Montpellier
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montpellier:
- Montpellier Private Transfer from Montpellier city centre to Montpellier Airport: $74
- Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport Transfer: $64
- Private Transfer from Sète Cruise Port to Marseille city hotels: $131
- Transfer Montpellier Airport and Beziers Airport: $49
- Transfer from Sète Port to Marseille Provence Airport MRS: $131
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Montpellier?
Prices for flights to both Montpellier 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 $5.83Montpellier $33
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 Montpellier
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montpellier.
- Guided Food Tour With Local Snacks and Wine: $91
- Montpellier Food Tour: $93
- From Pic Saint-Loup Wine and Food Tour: $102
- Cooking workshop: $106
- Private cooking class with specialized chefs Montpellier: $108
- Fusion Food Cooking Class: $428
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $6.74Montpellier $13
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
- Entry Ticket To Valley of the Queens: $4.60
- Valley Of The Kings Entry Ticket: $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 Ticket: $9.20
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Entry Tickets : $9.20
Tours and Activities in Montpellier
Here are a few actual costs in Montpellier for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Legendary Montpellier, flexible legends and storytelling tour: $16
- CityTour and Photo Portraits Souvenirs in Montpellier: $38
- Half-Day Hiking Tour of Pic Saint Loup & Picnic: $64
- From Wine and Olive Tour: $75
- Small-Group Half-Day Languedoc Wine and Olive Tour from Montpellier: $80
- From Half-Day Vineyard & Pic Saint-Loup Tour: $80
- Montpellier Wine and Oyster Tour: $86
- Small-Group Half-Day Languedoc Wine and Oyster Tour from Montpellier: $95
- Winetour & food experience in Pic St Loup: $107
- Saint-Guilhem village and cave day tour : $142
- Photoshoot Experience: $159
- Private 2-hour Walking Tour of the Historical Center of Montpellier: $161
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $2.26Montpellier $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Montpellier
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montpellier:
- The Châteaux of Grès de Montpellier & Wine Tasting: $80
- Small-Group Half-Day Châteaux of Montpellier Wine Tour: $84
- Small-Group Half-Day Languedoc Pic Saint-Loup Wine Tour from Montpellier: $84
- Wine tour in Pic Saint-Loup area: $142
- Half-Day Wine Tour with Lunch: $155
- Montpellier : half day wine tour in Camargue: $159
- Private Half-Day Languedoc Wine Tour from Sète: $240
- Sète: Private Half–Day Wine Tour: $353
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Montpellier, we can see that Montpellier 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 Montpellier 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 Montpellier would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montpellier 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 Montpellier Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Montpellier?
Luxor has a larger population, and is about 70% larger than the population of Montpellier. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Montpellier, 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 Montpellier?
Montpellier 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 Montpellier in the Summer?
Both Montpellier 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, the summer months attract visitors to Montpellier because of the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
The heat can be very extreme in Luxor. In the summer, Luxor is a little warmer than Montpellier. Typically, the summer temperatures in Luxor in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Montpellier averages at about 23°C (73°F).
In July, Luxor usually receives less rain than Montpellier. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Montpellier receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Montpellier 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Montpellier in the Autumn?
Both Montpellier 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. Also, the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Montpellier this time of year.
In October, Luxor is generally much warmer than Montpellier. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 25°C (77°F), and Montpellier fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).
Montpellier gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Luxor usually gets less rain in October than Montpellier. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Montpellier receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Montpellier 15°C (60°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Montpellier in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Montpellier. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Also, many travelers come to Montpellier for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Luxor is much warmer than Montpellier in the winter. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Montpellier fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
In January, Luxor usually receives less rain than Montpellier. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Montpellier receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Montpellier 7°C (44°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Montpellier in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Montpellier. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Montpellier in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Luxor is much warmer than Montpellier. Typically, the spring temperatures in Luxor in April average around 25°C (77°F), and Montpellier averages at about 13°C (55°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in April than Montpellier. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Montpellier receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Montpellier 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Montpellier and Luxor
| Luxor | Montpellier | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
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