Which place is cheaper, Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Reykjavik? 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 Reykjavik?
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.
Reykjavik
Reykjavik is the capital and largest city in the country of Iceland. The city is where the vast majority of the country's population resides and the urban area has about 200,000 residents. The city is sprawling, with a large area covered in suburbs. The the city center is quite compact, with many interesting and colorful houses. There are a lot of things that attract tourists to this city, including an interesting culture and history as well as plenty of shopping and dining opportunities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Iceland, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Iceland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $31Reykjavik $304
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $31, while the average daily cost in Reykjavik is $304. 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 Reykjavik in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $10Reykjavik $158
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $20Reykjavik $316
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Reykjavik
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Reykjavik? 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 Reykjavik Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $5.25Reykjavik $52
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$0.39
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 Luxor airport to any hotel: $35
- luxor to Marsa Alam-or vice ( Private Transfer ): $105
- VIP Luxor Airport Transfer: $29
- Travel in Comfort with a Private Transfer from Luxor to Aswan: $88
- 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 Hurghada with stop at Dandera temple: $99
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada: $89
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada: $67
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Reykjavik
Also for Reykjavik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik Center in Iceland: $39
- Alesund : Private Transfer to/from Ålesund Airport and City: $116
- Arrival in Iceland – Private Transfer from Keflavík Airport: $147
- Blue Lagoon Admission with Mask, Drink, Transfers from Reykjavik: $236
- Blue Lagoon Private Transfer From KEF or Reykjavik: $153
- Blue Lagoon Private Transfer To or From Reykjavik: $176
- Blue Lagoon with Private Roundtrip Transfer: $613
- Bus Transfer: Reykjavík / Hella / Hvolsvöllur to Thórsmörk: $96
- Cruise Port Private Transfer to Keflavik Airport: $200
- Cruise Port Transfer : Reykjavik to Cruise Port: $177
- Departure from Reykjavík – Private Transfer to Keflavík Airport: $141
- From Reykjavík: Blue Lagoon Premium Admission with Transfer: $206
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Reykjavik?
Prices for flights to both Reykjavik 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 $15Reykjavik $59
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: $13
- Luxor West Bank By Night and Alabaster Museum Tour with Dinner: $30
- Luxor West Bank Tour: School, Church & Cooking Class: $35
- Eat Like a Local:Traditional Egyptian Food / Dinner at Local Family Home - Luxor: $36
- 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
- Experience Egyptian cooking at Luxor Farm: $45
- Luxor City Private Walking and Food Tour: $50
- Felucca at Sunset and Dinner at an Egyptian House in Luxor: $60
- Day Tour to Farm Luxor with Bread Making & Cooking Class: $62
- Luxor Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show with Dinner and Transfers: $95
Typical Food Prices in Reykjavik
For Reykjavik, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner (Fish Market)$202
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Reykjavik
For Reykjavik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Harbor Cruise with 3-Course Dinner: $137
- Harbor Cruise with Three Course Dinner from Reykjavik: $139
- Food Tour by locals: $140
- Authentic Reykjavik Food Tour with Flea Market Delights: $146
- Icelandic Food Tour: $147
- Reykjavík Food Tour with 5 Authentic Local Tastings & Secret Dish: $153
- Food Tour with 6+ Tastings of Icelandic Classics: $154
- The Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour: $171
- Christmas Food Tour with Tastings and Drinks: $171
- Private Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour: $241
- Private Vegetarian Reykjavik Food Tour: $241
- Authentic Icelandic Cooking Class in a Local Reykjavik Home: $285
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $9.66Reykjavik $82
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)$0.53
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Temple Karnak for Two$2.54
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Camel Ride for Two$1.17
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 Private Tour East and West Banks: $39
- 2 Day Luxor Tour East and West Bank Highlights: $19
- 2 Day Private Luxor Tour includes Balloon Ride Esna temple&other: $290
- 2 Day Tour to Egypt's Famous Royal Tombs and Temples: $175
- 2 Days Luxor Tour Discover Egyptian Civilization of the West Bank: $176
- 2 Days Private Luxor Tour: $190
- 2 Days Sightseeing Tour of Luxor Highlights: $140
- 2 Days Tour from Luxor to Abu Simbel include admission& Lunch: $299
Typical Entertainment Prices in Reykjavik
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Reykjavik's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Museum$12
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Wine and Spa$33
Tours and Activities in Reykjavik
For Reykjavik, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Reykjavik Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h30 and 20 reviews: $6.94
- Reykjavik Viking Roots to Modern Marvels Self Guided Walking Tour: $7.00
- Reykjavík Walking Tour with Audioguide on your Smartphone: $9.39
- A Self-Guided Thingvellir National Park Walking Tour: $9.99
- TOP Iceland : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $12
- Self Guided Golden Circle Audio Driving Tour GPS APP Offline: $12
- Reykjavík: National Museum of Iceland Entry Ticket: $21
- Reykjavik Art Museum Entry Ticket: $21
- Skip the Line: The National Museum of Iceland Ticket: $24
- Volcano Express Entry Ticket at Harpa: $24
- Mosfellsbæ: Authentic Icelandic Wool Yarn Factory Tour: $26
- Icelandic Phallological Museum Entry Ticket: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $2.89Reykjavik $32
Typical Alcohol Prices in Reykjavik
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Reykjavik are as follows:
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Beer$9.96
Sample the Local Flavors in Reykjavik
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Reykjavik:
- Eimverk Distillery Guided Tour with Tasting: $48
- Craft Beer and Brewery Tour in Iceland: $48
- Reykjavík Pub Crawl Tour with Drinks and Games: $152
- Icelandic Bar Crawl Experience: $162
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Reykjavik, we can see that Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Reykjavik?
Luxor has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Reykjavik. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Reykjavik, 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 Reykjavik?
Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Reykjavik. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Reykjavik in the summer for the hiking and the family-friendly experiences.
Luxor can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Luxor is generally much warmer than Reykjavik. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 33°C (91°F), and Reykjavik fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in July than Reykjavik. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Reykjavik receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Reykjavik 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Reykjavik in the Autumn?
Both Reykjavik and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Reykjavik for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Reykjavik can be very cold during autumn. Luxor is much warmer than Reykjavik in the autumn. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Reykjavik fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
In October, Luxor usually receives less rain than Reykjavik. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Reykjavik receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Reykjavik 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Reykjavik in the Winter?
Both Reykjavik and Luxor during the winter 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 winter months attract visitors to Reykjavik because of the shopping scene and the cuisine.
The weather in Reykjavik can be very cold. In the winter, Luxor is much warmer than Reykjavik. Typically, the winter temperatures in Luxor in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Reykjavik averages at about -0°C (32°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in January than Reykjavik. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Reykjavik receives 76 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Reykjavik -0°C (32°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Reykjavik in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Reykjavik. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Also, the natural beauty are the main draw to Reykjavik this time of year.
It's quite cold in Reykjavik in the spring. In April, Luxor is generally much warmer than Reykjavik. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 25°C (77°F), and Reykjavik fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).
In April, Luxor usually receives less rain than Reykjavik. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Reykjavik receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Reykjavik 3°C (38°F)
Typical Weather for Reykjavik and Luxor
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 79 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.