Which place is cheaper, Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Saint Croix? 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 Saint Croix?
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.
Saint Croix
Sometimes all you want out of a vacation is the warmth of the sun, the sound of the waves and the taste of a cold drink. No more. No less. That's exactly what you can expect in St. Croix.
The largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix is a place of our leisure and relaxation. It's a bit of an expensive lifestyle for its 50,000 residents and daily visitors, but when you're living on island time, money is never a worry. There are no worries on island time.
This once volcanic island is covered in incredible beaches, stunning mountains, palm tress in the wind and historic colonial towns. While they may be a bit old and rundown, the Danish architecture still stands as a unique part of this island's legacy. Don't expect much window-shopping, though. That was not a feature incorporated in this style of architecture. If you want to know if a store is open, just step on in, but remember, shop hours are also running on island time.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, and The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt.
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Luxor Prices
Egypt PricesSaint Croix Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $33Saint Croix $277
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $33, while the average daily cost in Saint Croix is $277. 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 Saint Croix in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $11Saint Croix $149
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $22Saint Croix $298
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Saint Croix
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Saint Croix? 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 Saint Croix Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $5.64Saint Croix $35
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:
- Private transfer from/to Luxor train station: $5.00
- Cheap trip : Private transfer from luxor railway station to your hotel: $5.13
- "Pet-Friendly Private Transfer: Luxor Station to Hotel": $6.00
- Private Transfer from & to Luxor Airport from Any Hotel in Luxor: $6.00
- Seamless Transfers Between Luxor Airport & Your Hotel: $6.65
- Private Transfer from Luxor Airport to Any Hotel in Luxor: $6.90
- Luxor Airport to Aswan, Hurghada Transfer pickup/drop off 1 Way: $7.00
- Pick up Transfers From Luxor Airport To Luxor Hotels: $7.50
- Departure Transfer from Luxor Hotels to Luxor airport: $8.00
- Private Luxury Cars for Luxor Airport Arrival, Departure Transfer: $8.00
- Private Arrival Transfer from Luxor Airport to Luxor Hotels: $8.00
- Luxor Private Transfer Hotel to Airport or vice versa: $8.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint Croix
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint Croix:
- Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Round-Trip Transfer: $167
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Airport to St. Croix Cruise Port : $87
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St. Croix : $180
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Port to St. Croix Airport (STX): $87
- Private Transfer from St.Croix Cruise Port to St.Croix hotels: $175
- Private Transfer from St.Croix hotels to St. Croix Cruise Port : $175
- St. Croix to Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) - Departure Transfer: $84
- St. Croix to St. Croix Airport (STX) - Departure Private Transfer: $91
- St.Croix Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Arrival Private Transfer: $91
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Saint Croix?
Prices for flights to both Saint Croix 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 $16Saint Croix $97
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: $31
- Riding a felucca at Sunset and Dinner an Egyptian House in Luxor: $40
- 3 Hours Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $40
- Luxor City Private Walking and Food Tour: $50
- Dinner on the River Nile with Belly Dancing in luxor: $60
- Saray El Nile restaurant Dinner : $60
- Enjoy Lunch or Dinner on a Luxor Nile River Boat: $60
- Karnak Sound And Light Show With Dinner, Felucca : $64
- private day in east bank & dendera with dinner on boat: $86
- Luxor Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show with Dinner and Transfers: $95
- Egyptian cooking class and Luxor museum : $120
- Full day trip west Bank, Dandara and dinner on a boat.: $128
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint Croix
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint Croix.
- A Evening Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
- A Morning Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
- C'sted Sip & Savor Mixology Class with VI Food Tours: $131
- Taste of Twin City Food Tour with VI Food Tours: $145
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $10Saint Croix $58
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$2.73
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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:
- Full tour to Karnak and Luxor temples, and felucca: $5.00
- Private Tour Shopping in Luxor City : $6.00
- Historic Corniche Walking Experience with Refreshment: $8.00
- Half Day Tour: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple & Mamnon: $9.00
- Tour in the East Bank of Luxor: $9.00
- Karnak Sound and Light Display Tour in Luxor (Private): $9.00
- Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show Experience in Luxor: $9.00
- 4 Hour Private East Bank Tour to Luxor and Karnak Temples: $10
- Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Private Day Tour: $10
- Private Half-Day tour to Karnak temple: $10
- Half Day East Bank Tour to Luxor and Karnak Temples: $10
- Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Day Tour: $10
Tours and Activities in Saint Croix
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Saint Croix are as follows:
- Christiansted's Artisan Shopping Tour: $33
- St. Croix Ghost Tour of Historic Christiansted: $45
- Frederiksted Moke Tour: $75
- The Frederiksted St. Croix Sea Turtles Snorkeling Tour: $89
- Guided Kayak Tour of Salt River Bay Ecology and History: $115
- St Croix Island Tour: $118
- Parasail Experience in St Croix: $132
- Horseback Riding Experience: $160
- Private Sailing Tour of Pirate Waters and Shipwrecks: $175
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $3.10Saint Croix $27
Sample the Local Flavors in Saint Croix
Also in Saint Croix, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Farm to Bottle Tour at Prosperity Farm Distillery: $35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Saint Croix, we can see that Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Luxor or Saint Croix?
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 Saint Croix in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Saint Croix. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Saint Croix attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Luxor usually receives less rain than Saint Croix. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 66 mm (2.6 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 Saint Croix in the summer. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Saint Croix fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Saint Croix 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Saint Croix in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Saint Croix. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint Croix throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Saint Croix. Luxor usually gets less rain in October than Saint Croix. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the autumn, Luxor is cooler than Saint Croix. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Luxor in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Saint Croix averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Saint Croix 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Saint Croix in the Winter?
Both Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Luxor usually receives less rain than Saint Croix. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In January, Luxor is generally much colder than Saint Croix. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 14°C (57°F), and Saint Croix fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Saint Croix 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Saint Croix in the Spring?
Both Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix year-round.
Luxor usually gets less rain in April than Saint Croix. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
Luxor is around the same temperature as Saint Croix in the spring. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in April, and Saint Croix fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Saint Croix 27°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Saint Croix and Luxor
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 126 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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