Which place is cheaper, Salzburg 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 Salzburg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Salzburg? 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 Salzburg?
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.
Salzburg
Most people know of Salzburg from its roll in the infamous movie "The Sound of Music." Every child who fell in love with this movie knows the gazebo scene in the rain, or could sing "My Favorite Things" as they skip down the Salzach River, but once you get past the obvious cliches, you can see that Salzburg is a city with a lot of depth and culture aside from the movie.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Austria, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $30Salzburg $215
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $30, while the average daily cost in Salzburg is $215. 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 Salzburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $10Salzburg $106
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $20Salzburg $212
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Salzburg
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Salzburg? 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 Salzburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $5.13Salzburg $23
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 from/to Luxor train station: $5.00
- Private Luxor Transfer: Luxor Station to Hotel with Local Driver: $5.00
- Luxury VIP Luxor Airport Transfer to Hotels&Cruises |Meet & Greet: $5.00
- Cheap trip : Private transfer from luxor railway station to your hotel: $5.13
- Luxor Airport Private Departure Transfer: $6.00
- Private Transfer from & to Luxor Airport from Any Hotel in Luxor: $6.00
- Luxor Private Transfer Hotel to Airport or vice versa: $6.00
- Luxor Airport or vice versa private transfer: $6.07
- Seamless Transfers Between Luxor Airport & Your Hotel: $6.65
- Private Departure Transfer from Luxor Hotels to Luxor Airport: $7.00
- Transfers from Luxor Airport to Hotels or to Nile Cruise: $7.00
- Private Transfer From/To Luxor International Airport: $7.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
- Airport Transfer: Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg by Luxury Car: $117
- Arrival Private Transfers: Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Luxury Van: $100
- Departure Private Transfers: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Business Car: $98
- Departure Private Transfers: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Luxury Van: $100
- From Salzburg to Munich Airport- Private Transfer - punctual & friendly Driver: $278
- Private Salzburg transfer: $237
- Private Transfer From Salzburg To Innsbruck, English Speaking Driver: $282
- Private Transfer From Salzburg To Zell am See, Innsbruck or Kitzbuhel: $123
- Private Transfer From Zell am See To Salzburg, English Speaking Driver: $199
- Private Transfer Salzburg → Munich, Hotel-to-Hotel, English-speaking driver: $270
- Private Transfer between Salzburg Airport and Salzburg City: $71
- Private Transfer from Salzburg to Munich 2h Stop in Hallein: $264
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Salzburg?
Prices for flights to both Salzburg 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 $15Salzburg $83
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Experience Egyptian cooking at Luxor Farm: $10
- Luxury Nile Sunset Felucca Sail | Private Dinner - Hotel Transfer: $15
- Sunset Felucca on the Nile in Luxor with Optional Lunch or Dinner: $20
- Day Tour to Local Farm with Bread Making & Cooking Class: $25
- Nile River Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Luxor (private Tour): $44
- Sunset Dinner at a Traditional Egyptian House of Luxor: $45
- Cooking Session with Family in Luxor with lunch: $50
- Luxor City Private Walking and Food Tour: $50
- 3-Hour Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $50
- Private Luxor Temple Night Tour with Felucca Sunset & Dinner: $55
- Sunset Felucca on the Nile in Luxor with Lunch or Dinner: $56
- Day Tour to Farm Luxor with Bread Making & Cooking Class: $62
Typical Food Prices in Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
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Lunch Salad$10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salzburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salzburg.
- Apple Strudel & Salzburg Prezel Cooking Class Experience & Lunch: $70
- Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg: $70
- Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $99
- Apple Strudel & Prezel Cooking Class incl. Dinner & Music: $100
- Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg: $100
- Mozart and Advent/Christmas Concert with Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $100
- Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise: $133
- Best of Mozart Concert and GOLDEN VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $157
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $9.45Salzburg $34
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:
- Luxor Full Day Tour East and West Bank with Sunrise Balloon Ride: $5.00
- Full Day Tour to Valley of the kings and West Banks of Luxor: $5.00
- Luxor Private Tour: Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut, and Memnon: $8.00
- Historic Corniche Walking Experience with Refreshment: $8.00
- Luxor Day Tour: Explore Valley of Kings,Queens, Hatshepsut Temple: $8.00
- luxor Private Tour: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Memnon: $8.49
- Private Half Day Luxor Tour Valley of Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut: $8.90
- VIP Private Nile Motorboat Experience in Luxor: $9.00
- Sail into the Sunset on a Nile Felucca Cruise in Luxor: $9.00
- Half Day Tour: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple & Mamnon: $9.00
- Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show Experience in Luxor: $9.00
- Luxor Temple and Karnak Temples (Half Day Tour private): $9.00
Tours and Activities in Salzburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Salzburg are as follows:
- Salzburg City Self-Guided Audio Tour With 100 Captivating Stories: $3.54
- Kaprun Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $5.86
- Self-Guided Walking Tour of Salzburg with Audio Guide: $5.92
- Salzburg Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Salzburg Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.57
- Zell am See Exploration Game and Tour: $7.09
- Salzburg Music, Myths and Baroque Beauty Self-Guided Walking Tour: $7.99
- Salzburg Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $12
- Sightseeing with the Sound of Music: A Salzburg Audio Tour: $12
- Introducing A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Mirabell: A Baroque Odyssey Walking Tour in Salzburg: $22
- Salzburg Panorama Cruise on the Salzach river: $22
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $2.82Salzburg $30
Typical Alcohol Prices in Salzburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salzburg:
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Beer$4.31
Sample the Local Flavors in Salzburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salzburg:
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Hidden Wine Bar: $45
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Salzburg, we can see that Salzburg 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 Salzburg 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 Salzburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Salzburg 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 Salzburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Salzburg?
Luxor has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Salzburg. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Salzburg, 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 Salzburg?
Salzburg 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 Salzburg in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Salzburg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Also, many visitors come to Salzburg in the summer for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
The heat can be very extreme in Luxor. In the summer, Luxor is much warmer than Salzburg. Typically, the summer temperatures in Luxor in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Salzburg averages at about 20°C (68°F).
In July, Luxor usually receives less rain than Salzburg. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Salzburg 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Salzburg in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Salzburg. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Salzburg for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Luxor is generally much warmer than Salzburg. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 25°C (77°F), and Salzburg fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in October than Salzburg. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Salzburg 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Salzburg in the Winter?
Both Salzburg and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Salzburg because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Salzburg can be very cold. Luxor is much warmer than Salzburg in the winter. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Salzburg fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
In January, Luxor usually receives less rain than Salzburg. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Salzburg -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Salzburg in the Spring?
Both Salzburg 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. Furthermore, the natural beauty are the main draw to Salzburg this time of year.
In the spring, Luxor is much warmer than Salzburg. Typically, the spring temperatures in Luxor in April average around 25°C (77°F), and Salzburg averages at about 11°C (51°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in April than Salzburg. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Salzburg 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Salzburg 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 (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 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.