Which place is cheaper, Sibenik or Luxor?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Luxor or Sibenik?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Sibenik? 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 Sibenik?
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.
Sibenik
Sibenik is a city on the Adriatic coast of Croatia. It's known as a gateway to the Kornati Islands. The 15th-century stone Cathedral of St. James is decorated with 71 sculpted faces. Nearby, the Sibenik City Museum, in the 14th-century Prince's Palace, has exhibits ranging from prehistory to the present. The white stone St. Michael's Fortress has an open-air theater, with views of Sibenik Bay and neighboring islands. The city's magnificent medieval heart, gleaming white against the placid waters of the bay is enough to excite any traveler, and you won't be disappointed with your trip here. The stone labyrinth of steep backstreets and alleys are a joy to explore. Sibenik is also an important access point for Krka National Park and the Kornati Islands.
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 from Dubrovnik, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Dubrovnik.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $17Sibenik $100
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $17, while the average daily cost in Sibenik is $100. 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 Sibenik in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $7.62Sibenik $58
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $15Sibenik $116
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Sibenik
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Sibenik? 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 Sibenik Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $3.91Sibenik $14
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 Luxor to Hurghada: $110
- private Transfer From Luxor Hotel To The Airport Or Vice Versa : $7.00
- VIP Luxor to Hurghada Transfer Luxury and Style: $125
- VIP Luxor Airport Transfer: $15
- Transfers from Luxor Airport to Hotels or to Nile Cruise: $7.00
- Transfer from luxor to marsa alam : $150
- Transfer from luxor to Aswan passing by Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples (Optional): $105
- Transfer from Luxor to Marsa alam: $99
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada, Gouna, Sahlhashesh, Makadi: $69
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada: $64
- Transfer from Luxor to Aswan: $65
- Transfer from Luxor airport to Luxor Hotel : $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sibenik
Also for Sibenik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport transfer from Split to Šibenik or vice versa: $164
- Private transfer from Sibenik to Split: $262
- Private transfer from Sibenik to Split airport: $126
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Sibenik?
Prices for flights to both Sibenik 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 $5.83Sibenik $31
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $6.74Sibenik $13
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
Tours and Activities in Sibenik
For Sibenik, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Discover Šibenik - Evening walking tour : $38
- Daily or night walking tour through Medieval Šibenik: $45
- Private Sibenik Walking Historical Morning or Evening Tour: $49
- Via Ferrata tour - Čikola Canyon: $74
- Krka Waterfalls National Park Boat Tour from Vodice: $76
- Kornati island National Park & Telascica Nature Park Boat Tour from Vodice: $76
- Šibenik Riviera boat tour: Zlarin + Prvić + Tijat: $120
- Kornati Experience small group (12 pax) boat tour: $137
- Sibenik Private Combined Food & Drink and Historical Tour: $152
- Full-Day Sailing Tour in Šibenik Archipelago: $164
- The Best of Sibenik Private Walking Tour: $164
- Private walking tour of Sibenik: $164
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $2.26Sibenik $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Sibenik
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Sibenik:
- Vinoplod Winery - Wine Tasting Tour: $29
- Private Krka Waterfalls Tour with Wine Tasting from Sibenik: $213
- From Split or Trogir: Krka National Park & Wine Tasting Tour: $1,069
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Sibenik, we can see that Sibenik 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 Sibenik 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 Sibenik would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sibenik 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 Sibenik Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Sibenik?
Luxor has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Sibenik. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Sibenik, 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 Sibenik?
Sibenik 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 Sibenik in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Sibenik. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the summer months attract visitors to Sibenik because of the beaches, snorkeling, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.
Luxor can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Luxor is generally a little warmer than Sibenik. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 33°C (91°F), and Sibenik fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in July than Sibenik. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Sibenik receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Sibenik 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Sibenik in the Autumn?
Both Sibenik 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, the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Sibenik this time of year.
Luxor is a little warmer than Sibenik in the autumn. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Sibenik fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In October, Luxor usually receives less rain than Sibenik. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Sibenik receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Sibenik 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Sibenik in the Winter?
Both Sibenik 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, many travelers come to Sibenik for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Luxor is much warmer than Sibenik. Typically, the winter temperatures in Luxor in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Sibenik averages at about 8°C (47°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in January than Sibenik. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Sibenik receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Sibenik 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Sibenik in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Sibenik. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Also, many visitors come to Sibenik in the spring for the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
In April, Luxor is generally much warmer than Sibenik. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 25°C (77°F), and Sibenik fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In April, Luxor usually receives less rain than Sibenik. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Sibenik receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Sibenik 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Sibenik and Luxor
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 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.