Which place is cheaper, Saint Thomas 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 Thomas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Saint Thomas? 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 Thomas?
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 Thomas
Saint Thomas is a beautiful island in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Together with St. John, St. Croix, and Water Island, it forms the unincorporated territory of the United States. The island is also home to the territorial capital and port of Charlotte Amalie. The island's population is just over 50,000, which is slightly less than half of the territory's total population.
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 Thomas Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $33Saint Thomas $258
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $33, while the average daily cost in Saint Thomas is $258. 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 Thomas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $11Saint Thomas $131
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $22Saint Thomas $262
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Saint Thomas
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Saint Thomas? 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 $5.64Saint Thomas $37
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: $643
- Comfortable Private Transfer from Luxor to El Cairo: $299
- Private Transfer Luxor To Makadi - Car And Minibus Options: $260
- Private Car And Minibus Transfer Luxor City To Soma Bay: $254
- Private Transfer Luxor To Hurghada City - Car And Minibus Options: $247
- Shared Transfer from Luxor to Aswan: $220
- Private Pickup Transfers from Luxor to Cairo by Bus : $220
- One-night Nile Cruise to Aswan with Transfer: $214
- Luxor Airport (LXR) to El Queseir - Arrival Private Transfer : $195
- Private transfer - from Luxor to Hurghada and visit Dendara en route: $192
- Transfer Luxor to Hurghada including a Quad VIP safari adventure : $180
- Vip Marsa Alam Private Transfer to Luxor: $180
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint Thomas
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Saint Thomas are as follows:
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Scooter Rental$65
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Taxi Ride$5.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint Thomas
Also for Saint Thomas, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Cyril E. King Airport STT to Charlotte Amalie RoundTrip Transfer: $204
- Exclusive Airport Transfers (up to 4 persons) One-Way: $135
- PARADISE TAXI & TOURS USVI-St. Thomas- Airport Transfer to Ritz Carlton Elysian : $170
- PARADISE TAXI & TOURS USVI-St.Thomas-Airport Transfer to Marriott Frenchman Cove: $110
- Paradise Taxi & Tours USVI- St. Thomas - Airport Transfer to Red Hook Ferry: $160
- Paradise Taxi & Tours USVI- St.Thomas Airport Transfer to Bolongo Bay / Limetree: $110
- Paradise Taxi & Tours USVI-St Thomas- Airport Transfer Sapphire / Crystal Cove : $160
- Prince Taxi & Tours St.Thomas Airport transfer to Redhook Ferry: $200
- Prince Taxi ST.Thomas Airport transfer to Yacht Haven/Bluebeards: $175
- Prince Taxi USVI ST.Thomas Airport transfer to Westin : $180
- Prince Taxi USVI-ST.Thomas Airport Transfer to Ritz Carlton : $180
- Private Airport Transfer in Luxury Vehicle- St. Thomas, USVI: $179
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Saint Thomas?
Prices for flights to both Saint Thomas 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 Thomas $94
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 Thomas
For Saint Thomas, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Flavors: Cultural Cooking Class, St Thomas, USVI, USA : $81
- St. John Sail with Bar and Hors d'Oeuvres to Lovango Dinner: $119
- Sunset & Harbor Lights Dinner Sail from the Marriott's Frenchman's Cove: $119
- Afternoon Snorkel, Pizza & Sunset Tour departing from St. Thomas & St. John: $120
- Local Experience, St. John U.S. Virgin Islands Food Tour: $125
- Pizza Pi Shuttle (Official) - Jet Ski Trip St Thomas: $148
- St. John PiZZA Pi Snorkel Sail with Beach Stop, Lunch & Open Bar - Westin: $149
- Christmas Cove and Pizza Pi Happy Hour Sail Tour: $185
- Turtles, Pizza Pi & Sunset trip: $295
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $10Saint Thomas $60
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:
- 2 Days Sightseeing Tour of Luxor Highlights: $120
- Adventure Hot Air Balloon Ride Tour in Luxor: $79
- Aswan and Abu Simbel private 2 days tour from Luxor : $220
- Balloon Experience with Personalized Photography: $120
- Balloon Tour and Sunset Felucca Ride in Luxor with Luxor Tour: $189
- Balloon, Tour of Temples West Bank and Carter House in Luxor : $54
- Day Private Tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples: $90
- Day Tour of Luxor East & West Bank Temples and Tombs of Luxor: $140
- Day Tour to Dendera and Abydos Temples from Luxor: $80
- Day Tour to Hathor Temple at Dendera from Luxor by car: $90
- Day Tour to Karnak temple and luxor temple from luxor: $77
- Day tour to Aswan from Luxo visit Edfu,Kom Ombo,Phila Temples & Aswan dam.: $276
Tours and Activities in Saint Thomas
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Saint Thomas.
- Nature and Sightseeing Tour at Phantasea Tropical Botanical Garden: $16
- Children's Treasure Hunt Walking Tour: $25
- Coral World Ocean Park General Admission Ticket: $29
- Cruise Ship Shuttle to Ferry going to St. John: $34
- Rum Tasting Experience in the Old Barrel House: $35
- Admission Ticket to Coral World & Coki Point Beach with Snorkeling: $40
- St. Thomas Sightseeing Tour with a Guide: $40
- Guided Tour of Coral World Ocean Park & Happy Hour: $40
- St. Thomas Ghost Tour of Historic Charlotte Amalie : $41
- Prince taxi & Tours St.Thomas Virgin Islands-Island Scenic Tour: $45
- Guided Kayak Tour from Margaritaville: $48
- Guided Kayak Tour from Elysian: $48
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $3.10Saint Thomas $27
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Saint Thomas, we can see that Saint Thomas 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 Thomas 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 Thomas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint Thomas 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 Thomas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Saint Thomas?
Luxor has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Saint Thomas. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Saint Thomas, 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 Saint Thomas?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Luxor or Saint Thomas in the Summer?
Both Saint Thomas 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint Thomas year-round.
Luxor usually gets less rain in July than Saint Thomas. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Saint Thomas receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
Luxor can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Luxor is generally a little warmer than Saint Thomas. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 33°C (91°F), and Saint Thomas fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Saint Thomas 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Saint Thomas in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Saint Thomas. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Saint Thomas attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Saint Thomas receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Luxor usually receives less rain than Saint Thomas. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Saint Thomas receives 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Luxor is cooler than Saint Thomas in the autumn. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Saint Thomas fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Saint Thomas 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Saint Thomas in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Saint Thomas. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint Thomas throughout the year.
Luxor usually gets less rain in January than Saint Thomas. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Saint Thomas receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Luxor is much colder than Saint Thomas. Typically, the winter temperatures in Luxor in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Saint Thomas averages at about 26°C (78°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Saint Thomas 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Saint Thomas in the Spring?
Both Saint Thomas and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Saint Thomas because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Luxor usually receives less rain than Saint Thomas. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Saint Thomas receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In April, Luxor is generally around the same temperature as Saint Thomas. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 25°C (77°F), and Saint Thomas fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Saint Thomas 27°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Saint Thomas 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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