Which place is cheaper, Sorrento or Luxor?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Luxor or Sorrento?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Sorrento? 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 Sorrento?
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.
Sorrento
Sorrento is a popular travel destination in Campania, Italy. The city has nice architecture and many shops and outdoor cafes you can enjoy. Its access via the Circumvesuviana rail system make it a great base for visiting Pompeii and Ercolano.
The city has a Mediterranean climate that has mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. The pleasant climate make it a popular destination year around, although you can expect crowds during the peak summer months.
You'll find no shortage of hotels and hostels in town as the city's economy is very much dependent on tourism. Hostels are generally clean and comfortable, but they may be more expensive than you expect. If you travel during the low season you're likely to save some money even if the weather isn't as nice. Mid range hotel rooms are usually smaller than their American counterparts, but they are clean and nice and often come with a complimentary breakfast. The same can generally be said for more expensive hotels.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Adventure Tours to Italy, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $17Sorrento $150
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $17, while the average daily cost in Sorrento is $150. 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 Sorrento in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $7.62Sorrento $96
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $15Sorrento $192
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Sorrento
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Sorrento? 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 Sorrento Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $3.91Sorrento $8.10
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:
- Hot Air Balloon, Luxor Museum and Mummification with Transfer: $80
- Luxor Airport Transfer : $15
- Luxor airport transfer : $25
- Luxor airport transfer To any place in the East Bank: $12
- Private Transfer From Luxor to Aswan: $73
- Transfers From Luxor To Hurghada : $140
- 4- Hours Private Transfer With Driver In Luxor : $20
- Airport Shuttles private Transfer to your Hotel/ Nile Cruise Boat: $10
- Airport private transfer Luxor airport: $21
- Airport private transfer Luxor airport: $27
- Comfortable Private Transfer from Luxor to El Cairo: $273
- Departure Transfer from Luxor Hotels to Luxor airport: $6.40
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sorrento
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Sorrento are as follows:
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Local Bus Ticket$4.50
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Ferry to Capri (Round Trip)$38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sorrento
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sorrento:
- Aurora car service Transfers from Sorrento to Naples / viceversa: $83
- From Positano/Praiano: Private 1-Way Transfer to Sorrento: $214
- From Path of The Gods Hiking & Transfer with Guide: $80
- From Positano and Amalfi Boat Trip with Transfer: $149
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Amalfi or Ravello: $197
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Naples: $171
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Positano: $134
- Full Day Guided Tour in Capri by Boat with Transfer: $119
- God's Path Guide & Transfers included!!: $196
- Naples Airport (NAP): Private One-Way Transfer from Sorrento: $235
- Naples: Private transfer to Sorrento one way: $235
- Naples: Transfer to Sorrento visit Pompeii Along the way 2H: $155
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Sorrento?
Prices for flights to both Sorrento 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 $5.83Sorrento $41
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 Sorrento
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sorrento:
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Pizza$6.43
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$46
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sorrento
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sorrento.
- Private Virtual Cooking Class from Sorrento : $33
- Amalfi Coast Cooking Class and Wine Tasting: $48
- Sorrento Art & Food Tour on Breathless 'Views Village: $50
- Pizza Making Class at Tirabusciò Cooking School: $64
- Pizza Making Class: $64
- Sorrento Pizza Making: $65
- Pizza Making Course: $70
- Dinner in Sorrento with Love, Laugh and Spaghetti: $70
- Pizza School Experience from Sorrento: $71
- Farm Visit with Pizza Lesson, Wine, and Limoncello: $75
- Pizza School with Wine and Limoncello Tasting in a Local Farm: $76
- Private Cooking Class in Sant'Agnello: $76
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $6.74Sorrento $35
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:
- Ramesseum Mortuary Temple of Ramses II Entry Ticket: $4.56
- Valley Of The Queens Entry Ticket: $4.60
- Valley Of The Kings Entry Ticket: $4.60
- Entry Ticket To Valley of the Queens: $4.60
- Mummification Museum Entry Ticket: $5.10
- Souvenir Shopping Tour, Luxor: $5.13
- Luxor Museum Entry Ticket: $7.60
- See the Valley of the Kings & More: Shared Tour (All-Inclusive): $8.80
- Karnak Temple And Luxor Temple Private Day Tour : $8.95
- Explore Luxor temple and City Private Tour by Flucca: $9.00
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Entry Tickets : $9.20
- Temple Of Queen Hatshepsut Entry Ticket: $9.20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Sorrento
Here are a few typical costs in Sorrento for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Chair & Umbrella at Beach$11
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Bike Rental (24 Hours)$21
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Scuba Diving (Single Dive)$48
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Blue Mini Cruise$24
Tours and Activities in Sorrento
Here are a few actual costs in Sorrento for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Capri: Boat Tour, Priority Tickets & Blue Grotto (Optional): $26
- Private tour of limoncello igp with tasting by the sea: $27
- Pompeii Express Tour by Train from Sorrento: $32
- Lemon Garden Tour with Marmalade Tasting: $32
- Guided Walking Tour and Limoncello Tasting: $37
- 3 Hour Walking Tour of Sorrento with Local Food Tasting: $39
- Sorrento Lemon Tour: $43
- Kayak tour from Sorrento to Bagni Regina Giovanna: $44
- Sorrento Lemon Tour and tasting of local products: $44
- Inlaid wood Factory Tour: $44
- From Positano and Amalfi Day Cruise: $48
- Skip-the-Line Pompeii Express Tour by Train: $49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $2.26Sorrento $9.34
Typical Alcohol Prices in Sorrento
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Sorrento are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine$11
Sample the Local Flavors in Sorrento
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Sorrento:
- Walking Tour Wine Tasting and Typical Products in Sorrento Farm: $71
- Campania wine tasting with traditional foods: $75
- Sorrento Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $97
- Sorrento Farm and Food Experience including Olive Oil, Limoncello, Wine tasting : $98
- Small Group Sorrento Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $104
- From Mount Vesuvius Tour with Lunch & Wine Tasting: $107
- Wine Tasting Including Lunch: $108
- Lemon, Olive Oil and Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $109
- From Full-Day Pompeii & Wine Tasting Tour: $136
- Full Day Small Group Pompeii Tour from Sorrento with Local Wine Tasting: $139
- Pompeii Guided Tour & Wine tasting + Easy lunch: $185
- Guided Tour of Pompei and Wine Tasting from Sorrento: $205
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Sorrento, we can see that Sorrento 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 Sorrento 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 Sorrento would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sorrento 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 Sorrento Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Sorrento?
Luxor has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Sorrento. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Sorrento, 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 Sorrento?
Sorrento 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 Sorrento in the Summer?
Both Sorrento and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Sorrento for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Luxor can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Luxor is generally a little warmer than Sorrento. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 33°C (91°F), and Sorrento fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
In July, Luxor usually receives less rain than Sorrento. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Sorrento 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Sorrento in the Autumn?
Both Sorrento and Luxor during the autumn 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 autumn months attract visitors to Sorrento because of the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Luxor is a little warmer than Sorrento in the autumn. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Sorrento fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Sorrento gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Luxor usually gets less rain in October than Sorrento. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Sorrento 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Sorrento in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Sorrento. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Also, the shopping scene and the cuisine are the main draw to Sorrento this time of year.
In the winter, Luxor is much warmer than Sorrento. Typically, the winter temperatures in Luxor in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Sorrento averages at about 8°C (47°F).
Sorrento receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Luxor usually receives less rain than Sorrento. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Sorrento 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Sorrento in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Sorrento. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Sorrento for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
In April, Luxor is generally much warmer than Sorrento. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 25°C (77°F), and Sorrento fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in April than Sorrento. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Sorrento 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Sorrento and Luxor
| Luxor | Sorrento | |||
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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) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
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