Which place is cheaper, Seville or Luxor?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Luxor or Seville?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Seville? 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 Seville?
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.
Seville
The capital city of Andalucia, Seville is both the cultural and financial hub of southern Spain. It's also a popular tourist destination. The city has over 700,000 residents and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it the fourth largest city in the country. It is cut in half by the Guadalquivir River, with the two halves referred to as Sevilla and Triana. Seville has continued to grow in popularity as a tourist destination since the 19th century when it was included as a stop on the Romantic "Grand Tour" of Europe. In 1992 Seville hosted the International Exposition which led to the construction of a new airport, train station, as well as other infrastructural improvements. Today Seville remains very popular with tourists for its many festivals, interesting attractions, great restaurants and nightlife scene.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $17Seville $133
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $17, while the average daily cost in Seville is $133. 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 Seville in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $7.62Seville $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $15Seville $124
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Seville
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Seville? 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 Seville Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $3.91Seville $19
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: $429
- One Way Transfer From Luxor to Alexandria In A Private Vehicle: $295
- Private transfer from Luxor to Aswan by Car: $280
- Luxor to Marsa Alam Private Transfer: $277
- Comfortable Private Transfer from Luxor to El Cairo: $273
- Private Transfer from Luxor to Aswan: $270
- Enjoy 2 days Luxor,Aswan,Abu Simbel includes daily lunch&transfers: $254
- Private Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada : $230
- Private Pickup Transfers from Luxor to Cairo by Bus : $220
- Private Transfer from luxor to Aswan with 2 stops in Komombo & Edfu Temples : $220
- Private Transfer Luxor City To El Gouna: $196
- Private transfer - from Luxor to Hurghada and visit Dendara en route: $192
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seville
Also for Seville, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport transfer from Monte Gordo to Seville: $214
- Arrival Private Transfer Seville Airport SVQ to Seville City by Luxury Van: $97
- Caminito del Rey from Seville with semiprivate transfer: $191
- Departure Private Transfer: Seville City to Seville Airport SVQ by Business Car: $60
- From Full-Day Private Transfer to Granada via Ronda: $341
- From Private Transfer to Granada and Córdoba Tour: $384
- From Private Transfer to Granada with Tour of Ronda: $396
- Granada: Full-Day Trip from Seville with Transfers: $172
- One-way Private Transfer From/To Sevilla Airport: $44
- Private Arrival Transfer: Seville Airport to Hotel: $93
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Seville Airport: $93
- Private IN/OUT transfer from/to Seville city: $57
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Seville?
Prices for flights to both Seville 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 $5.83Seville $39
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: $35
- Eat Like a Local:Traditional Egyptian Food / Dinner at Local Family Home - Luxor: $36
- Luxor Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner: $38
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $43
- Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner Luxor: $45
- Luxor Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner : $50
- Private Half Day Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner From Luxor: $52
- Karnak Sound And Light Show With Dinner, Felucca : $64
- Luxor & Mummification Museums & City Tour by H. Carriage & Dinner: $70
- Enjoy Half Day Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner: $90
- Full day trip west Bank, Dandara and dinner on a boat.: $128
Typical Food Prices in Seville
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Seville:
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Lunch$10
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Ice Cream$2.46
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Jamon (Dry Cured Ham)$13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seville
For Seville, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Flamenco at El Palacio Andaluz with Optional Dinner: $28
- Ugly Delicious Food Tour: $38
- El Patio Sevillano Flamenco Show Ticket & Dinner: $43
- Paella-Cooking Experience with Sangria & Full Meal: $46
- Flavors of Andalucía Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $46
- Flamenco Show at Tablao El Arenal with Drink and Optional Dinner or Tapas : $47
- Oriental dinner with a view of the Giralda: $57
- Paella & Sangria Showcooking Experience on a Rooftop: $60
- Paella Cooking Experience on a Rooftop Terrace: $63
- The Seville Morning Food Tour: $68
- Spanish Cooking Class with Dinner: $70
- 3.5-Hour Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $6.74Seville $31
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$2.74
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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:
- 7 Hours Private Tour in Luxor with Lunch : $35
- City Tour, Hot Air Balloon, Kings Valley, Felucca in Luxor: $110
- Daily Tour at The East & West Bank of the Nile: $108
- Day Private Tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples: $90
- Day Tour to East and West Banks From Luxor: $24
- Day Tour to Hathor Temple at Dendera from Luxor by car: $72
- Day Tour to Madinet Habu Temple & the Workers Tombs: $54
- Day tour to Aswan from Luxo visit Edfu,Kom Ombo,Phila Temples & Aswan dam.: $276
- Dendera Temple Half Day Tour from Luxor: $29
- Dendera and Abydos Temples Day Tour from Luxor with Lunch: $75
- Dendera and Abydos Templs Full Day Tour: $170
- East Bank Tour in Luxor: $87
Typical Entertainment Prices in Seville
For Seville, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance to Cathedral$8.57
Tours and Activities in Seville
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Seville.
- SEVILLE in one day: GPS-AutoGuided Audio Tour: $1.07
- Ticket to the Flamenco Dress Museum: $3.21
- Barrio de Santa Cruz Self-Guided Audio Tour: $3.21
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Triana Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio: $3.21
- Sevilla: Best Monumental Free Walking Tour: $3.26
- Ticket to the Flamenco Dress Museum: $3.27
- Walking Tour of Sevilla's Historic Sites: $3.27
- Self Audio Guided Tour in Seville Cathedral: $4.36
- Unveil Flamenco's World through a Self-Guided Tour: $4.60
- Seville Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour (EN, ES): $5.40
- City Highlights Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $2.26Seville $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Seville
Also in Seville, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $32
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $34
- Flamenco show with wine tasting and tapas at Bodega La Jara: $49
- Half-Day Wine Tour in Andalusia: $95
- From Tour of Jerez with Horse Show & Wine Tasting: $112
- Tapas and Wine Tasting Tour: $114
- Jerez and Cadiz Wine Tasting & Horse Show Day Trip: $150
- Tapas and Wine Tasting Tour in Seville Small Groups and Jewish Quarter: $158
- Wine tourism, visit to a traditional winery and wine tasting: $213
- Private wine tour to Jerez de la Frontera: $295
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Seville, we can see that Seville 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 Seville 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 Seville would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seville 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 Seville Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Seville?
Seville has a larger population, and is about 66% larger than the population of Luxor. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Seville, 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 Seville?
Seville 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 Seville in the Summer?
Both Seville 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. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Seville because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
It's very hot in Luxor this time of the year. Luxor is a little warmer than Seville in the summer. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Seville fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in July than Seville. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Seville receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Seville 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Seville in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Seville. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Also, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Seville this time of year.
In the autumn, Luxor is a little warmer than Seville. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Luxor in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Seville averages at about 20°C (67°F).
In October, Luxor usually receives less rain than Seville. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Seville receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Seville 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Seville in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Seville. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Seville for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
In January, Luxor is generally a little warmer than Seville. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 14°C (57°F), and Seville fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in January than Seville. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Seville receives 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Seville 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Seville in the Spring?
Both Seville and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Seville in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Luxor is much warmer than Seville in the spring. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in April, and Seville fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In April, Luxor usually receives less rain than Seville. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Seville receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Seville 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Seville and Luxor
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 32 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
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