Which place is cheaper, Pisa or Luxor?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Luxor or Pisa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Pisa? 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 Pisa?
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.
Pisa
Located in Tuscany, Pisa is most famous for its Leaning Tower. The city has a population of about 100,000 people and there are a surprising number of impressive sights that you might miss if you simply pass through to see the tower. There are many architectural and artistic sights that make the city noteworthy as well. The atmosphere of Pisa is also influenced by its university. Of the 100,000 person population, about 60,000 are students. The students bring the city to life with many parties, shows, and interesting cultural events. They stay active into the night and entertainment options are not limited. The student presence is most obvious once you're outside of the touristy Campo dei Miracoli.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $17Pisa $128
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $17, while the average daily cost in Pisa is $128. 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 Pisa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $7.62Pisa $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $15Pisa $128
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Pisa
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Pisa? 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 Pisa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $3.91Pisa $12
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 Pisa
Also for Pisa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Departure Private Transfer from Pisa to La Spezia by car or van: $203
- Florence: Private Transfer from Pisa Airport (PSA): $396
- From Florence: Round-trip Transfer to Pisa & Cinque Terre: $1,230
- PRIVATE TRANSFER: from Pisa to Florence with private chauffeur: $120
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to Florence - Arrival Private Transfer: $74
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to Florence - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $148
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to La Spezia Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $92
- Pisa Airport (PSA)to Montecatini Terme Resorts-RoundTrip Transfer: $127
- Pisa Private Transfer from Pisa city centre to Pisa Airport: $87
- Private Sightseeing Transfer from Pisa to Florence: $245
- Private Transfer From Pisa To Florence, English Speaking Driver: $209
- Private Transfer from Calambrone to Pisa (PSA) Airport: $79
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Pisa?
Prices for flights to both Pisa 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 $5.83Pisa $53
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
Typical Food Prices in Pisa
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Pisa:
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Dinner$80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pisa
For Pisa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Chianni: wine and oil tasting with lunch or dinner: $39
- Home-made Pasta Cooking Class: $75
- Private Home-Made Pasta Cooking Class in Pisa.: $93
- Dining experience at a local's home in Pontedera with cooking demo: $93
- Pisa Food Tour: $95
- Pisa Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $101
- Hands-On Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $155
- Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Pisa: $158
- Authentic Italian Food Tour in Pisa: $521
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $6.74Pisa $21
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 Pisa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pisa.
- Tower of Pisa & Square of Miracles self guided audio tour: $4.27
- From Italy eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.81
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Pisa: $8.72
- Pisa Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.75
- Pisa Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.95
- The Best of Pisa Self Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Pisa Cathedral Guided Tour and Optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $16
- Square of Miracles guided tour with Leaning Tower ticket (option): $17
- Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide: $19
- Camposanto and Cathedral Entry Tickets and Audio Guide: $19
- Guided Walking Tour with Optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $2.26Pisa -
Sample the Local Flavors in Pisa
Also in Pisa, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Cathedral Guided Tour & Wine Tasting & Optional Tower: $48
- Pisa guided tour and Wine tasting with Leaning Tower ticket (option): $50
- Winery Tour and Wine Tasting with Local Food Pairing: $75
- From Pisa or Lucca: Half-Day Tuscany Chianti Wine Tasting: $90
- Chianti Half-day Wine Tour in the Tuscan's Hills from Pisa: $97
- Guided tour in San Miniato and wine tasting!: $99
- Tuscan Wine Tour in Pisa by shuttle: $163
- Pisa & Lucca with wine Tasting and Lunch from Livorno: $663
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Pisa, we can see that Pisa 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 Pisa 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 Pisa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pisa 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 Pisa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Pisa?
Luxor has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Pisa. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Pisa, 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 Pisa?
Pisa 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 Pisa in the Summer?
Both Pisa 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. Also, the beaches and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Pisa this time of year.
It's very hot in Luxor this time of the year. Luxor is a little warmer than Pisa in the summer. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Pisa fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in July than Pisa. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Pisa 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Pisa in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Pisa. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Also, many travelers come to Pisa for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Luxor is a little warmer than Pisa. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Luxor in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Pisa averages at about 17°C (63°F).
Pisa receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Luxor usually receives less rain than Pisa. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Pisa 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Pisa in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Pisa. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Pisa in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Luxor is generally much warmer than Pisa. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 14°C (57°F), and Pisa fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in January than Pisa. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Pisa 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Pisa in the Spring?
Both Pisa and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Pisa for the beaches and the natural beauty during these months.
Luxor is much warmer than Pisa in the spring. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in April, and Pisa fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pisa. In April, Luxor usually receives less rain than Pisa. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Pisa 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Pisa and Luxor
| Luxor | Pisa | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 80 mm (3.1 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.