Which place is cheaper, Pretoria 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 Pretoria?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Pretoria? 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 Pretoria?
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.
Pretoria
Located in Gauteng Province, Pretoria is the administrative capital city of South Africa, making it home to many government buildings and three universities. It is actually one of three capital cities, being home to the executive branch, with Cape Town as the legislative capital and Bloemfontein as the judicial capital. Within South Africa, Pretoria is also known as the "Jacaranda City" due to the thousands of jacaranda trees lining its streets, parks, and gardens.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Eco Tours in South Africa, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in South Africa.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $30Pretoria $69
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $30, while the average daily cost in Pretoria is $69. 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 Pretoria in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $10Pretoria $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $20Pretoria $56
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Pretoria
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Pretoria? 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 $5.13Pretoria $13
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:
- private transfer one way from Luxor to Hurghada: $75
- private transfer from Luxor to Aswan by private Vehicle or Retuen: $85
- private Transfer from Marsa alam To Luxor: $63
- private Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada: $85
- private Transfer from Luxor airport to any hotel: $35
- luxor to Marsa Alam-or vice ( Private Transfer ): $105
- VIP Luxor Airport Transfer: $29
- Transfers from Luxor Airport to Hotels or to Nile Cruise: $7.00
- Transfers from Luxor Airport to Hotels or Nile Cruise: $40
- Transfers From Luxor To Hurghada: $140
- Transfer from luxor to marsa alam: $150
- Transfer from luxor to Aswan passing by Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples (Optional): $90
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pretoria
Also for Pretoria, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfers and Private Tours: $44
- Airport transfers,door to door shuttle: $53
- Pretoria to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Departure Private Transfer: $42
- Private Airport Transfers to Sandton & Joburg CBD: $25
- Private Oneway Transfer from Johannesburg to Johannesburg Airport: $35
- Sun City Private Transfer: $246
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Pretoria?
Prices for flights to both Pretoria 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 $15Pretoria $29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- 3-Hour Egyptian Cooking Experience with a Local Family in Luxor: $10
- Luxury Nile Sunset Felucca Sail | Private Dinner - Hotel Transfer: $14
- Open-Air Farm Luxor Lunch or Dinner Experience in a Green: $15
- Day Tour to Local Farm with Bread Making & Cooking Class: $25
- Enjoy lunch or dinner al fresco at Luxor Farm: $30
- Eat Like a Local:Traditional Egyptian Food / Dinner at Local Family Home - Luxor: $36
- 3 Hours Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $40
- Sunset Dinner at a Traditional Egyptian House of Luxor: $45
- Luxor City Private Walking and Food Tour: $50
- 3-Hour Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $50
- Cooking Session with Family in Luxor with lunch: $50
- Private Luxor Temple Night Tour with Felucca Sunset & Dinner: $55
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pretoria
For Pretoria, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lesedi Cultural Experience + Lunch or Dinner: $113
- Lesedi Cultural Experience + Lunch or Dinner: $135
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $9.45Pretoria $16
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$2.48
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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:
- (2 nights / 3 days )Nile cruise from Luxor to aswan: $300
- (Private) Half Day Tour Luxor Temple and Karnak Temples: $13
- 1 Day tour from luxor to safaga Snorkling boat trip: $50
- 1-Day Day Tour from Temples of Luxor to Aswan: $179
- 2 Day Luxor Tour East and West Bank Highlights: $24
- 2 Day Private Tour of Luxor: $220
- 2 Day Trip West Bank & East Bank, Luxor Highlights Tours & Hotel: $210
- 2 Day in Luxor tours: $336
- 2 Days Private Luxor Tour: $190
- 2 Days Private Tour Karnak & Luxor Temples, and Luxor West bank: $101
- 2 Days Sightseeing Tour of Luxor Highlights: $140
- 2 Days Tour from Luxor to Abu Simbel include admission& Lunch: $299
Tours and Activities in Pretoria
For Pretoria, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Harties Cableway Experience Ticket: $19
- History Bicycle Tour of Soweto: $45
- Soweto Food and Beer Bike Tour: $47
- Soweto Quad Bike and Tuk Tuk Tours: $48
- Johannesburg & Soweto Full day Tour - With Pickup & Drop Off: $60
- Pretoria Tour-Voortrekker Monument, Town, Union Buildings: $64
- Rietvlei Nature Reserve half-day tour from Pretoria, every TUESDAY: $65
- Private local authentic soweto Moto taxi experience: $67
- Soweto and Johannesburg Tour: $69
- Apartheid Museum Tour in Johannesburg from Pretoria, every FRIDAY afternoon: $72
- Half day guided tour: $75
- Constitutional Hill and Apartheid Museum Half-Day Tour from ZAR R1 100 Private: $75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $2.82Pretoria $35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Pretoria, we can see that Pretoria is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Pretoria would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pretoria 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 Pretoria Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Pretoria?
Pretoria has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Luxor. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Pretoria, 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.
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.