Which place is cheaper, Tallinn 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 Tallinn?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Tallinn? 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 Tallinn?
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.
Tallinn
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of more than 430,000 people and is a charming, yet cosmopolitan place to visit. The Old Town is at the center of the city's tourism, and the beauty and architecture is very impressive. The city's close proximity to Helsinki makes it a popular day trip from Finland, but cheap plane flights have also encouraged visitors from around Europe to spend several days in this city. In particular, summer months can become quite crowded.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia.
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Luxor Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $30Tallinn $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $30, while the average daily cost in Tallinn is $141. 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 Tallinn in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $10Tallinn $54
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $20Tallinn $108
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Tallinn
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Tallinn? 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 Tallinn Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $5.13Tallinn $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$0.38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:
- private transfer one way from Luxor to Hurghada: $75
- private transfer from Luxor to Aswan by private Vehicle or Retuen: $85
- private Transfer from Marsa alam To Luxor: $63
- private Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada: $85
- private Transfer from Luxor airport to any hotel: $35
- luxor to Marsa Alam-or vice ( Private Transfer ): $105
- VIP Luxor Airport Transfer: $29
- Transfers from Luxor Airport to Hotels or to Nile Cruise: $7.00
- Transfers from Luxor Airport to Hotels or Nile Cruise: $40
- Transfers From Luxor To Hurghada: $140
- Transfer from luxor to marsa alam: $150
- Transfer from luxor to Aswan passing by Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples (Optional): $90
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tallinn
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Tallinn:
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Tram Around Town for Two$1.93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn
Also for Tallinn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- CO2-Offset Departure Transfer from Tallinn City / Tallinn Airport: $102
- From Helicopter transfer to Helsinki: $2,902
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $34
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $46
- Private Transfer from Tallinn hotels to Tallinn Cruise Port: $40
- Talinn Airport and City Private Transfer: $47
- Tallinn Arrival Private Airport Transfer in Minivan: $129
- Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $80
- Tallinn Highlights Shore Excursion With Port Return Transfer: $70
- Tallinn Party Bus Airport Transfer: $134
- Beginner Archery Class with Transfer: $88
- Highlights Shore Excursion with Return Transfer: $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Tallinn?
Prices for flights to both Tallinn 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 $15Tallinn $72
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- 3-Hour Egyptian Cooking Experience with a Local Family in Luxor: $10
- Luxury Nile Sunset Felucca Sail | Private Dinner - Hotel Transfer: $14
- Open-Air Farm Luxor Lunch or Dinner Experience in a Green: $15
- Day Tour to Local Farm with Bread Making & Cooking Class: $25
- Enjoy lunch or dinner al fresco at Luxor Farm: $30
- Eat Like a Local:Traditional Egyptian Food / Dinner at Local Family Home - Luxor: $36
- 3 Hours Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $40
- Sunset Dinner at a Traditional Egyptian House of Luxor: $45
- Luxor City Private Walking and Food Tour: $50
- 3-Hour Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $50
- Cooking Session with Family in Luxor with lunch: $50
- Private Luxor Temple Night Tour with Felucca Sunset & Dinner: $55
Typical Food Prices in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two$8.91
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Dessert$1.34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tallinn old town: Estonian Cuisine Cooking Class: $81
- Estonian cuisine Cooking Class: $93
- Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour: $140
- Vegan Food Tours Tallinn: $230
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $9.45Tallinn $6.53
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:
- (2 nights / 3 days )Nile cruise from Luxor to aswan: $300
- (Private) Half Day Tour Luxor Temple and Karnak Temples: $13
- 1 Day tour from luxor to safaga Snorkling boat trip: $50
- 1-Day Day Tour from Temples of Luxor to Aswan: $179
- 2 Day Luxor Tour East and West Bank Highlights: $24
- 2 Day Private Tour of Luxor: $220
- 2 Day Trip West Bank & East Bank, Luxor Highlights Tours & Hotel: $210
- 2 Day in Luxor tours: $336
- 2 Days Private Luxor Tour: $190
- 2 Days Private Tour Karnak & Luxor Temples, and Luxor West bank: $101
- 2 Days Sightseeing Tour of Luxor Highlights: $140
- 2 Days Tour from Luxor to Abu Simbel include admission& Lunch: $299
Tours and Activities in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Audio Self Tour Guide with 10 Sightseeing Points: $1.16
- Tales of Reval Walking Tour with Smartphone App: $7.02
- Audio Tour of the Toompea Hill (Cathedral Hill) in Tallinn: $8.20
- Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $9.37
- Tour to the Paljassaare Special Protection Area: $15
- Guided Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour: $17
- Virtual Time Travel Experience VR Tallinn 1939/44 I: $18
- Time Travel Experience "VR Tallinn 1939/44": $18
- PoCo Pop Art Museum Ticket: $21
- Tallinn TV Tower Ticket: $22
- Christmas walking tour Tallinn Christmas market: $23
- PROTO Invention Factory Entry Ticket: $23
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $2.82Tallinn $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn
Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Telliskivi Bar Crawl with games, drinks, discounts: $19
- Old Town Bar Crawl - Shots, Games, Deals & Club: $21
- Bar Crawl with Shots, Beer, and Nightclub Entry: $23
- Tallinn Exclusive Pub & Bar Crawl - Free Drink, Local Guide: $46
- Old Town Walking Tour, Pub Crawl and Accommodation in Tallinn: $117
- Tallinn Guided Bar Crawl: $133
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Tallinn, we can see that Tallinn 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 Tallinn 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 Tallinn would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tallinn 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 Tallinn Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Tallinn?
Luxor has a larger population, and is about 7% larger than the population of Tallinn. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Tallinn, 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 Tallinn?
Tallinn 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 Tallinn in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Tallinn. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Tallinn in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
It's very hot in Luxor this time of the year. Luxor is much warmer than Tallinn in the summer. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Tallinn fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in July than Tallinn. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Tallinn 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Tallinn in the Autumn?
Both Tallinn 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, most visitors come to Tallinn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Luxor is much warmer than Tallinn. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Luxor in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Tallinn averages at about 7°C (44°F).
In October, Luxor usually receives less rain than Tallinn. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Tallinn 7°C (44°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Tallinn in the Winter?
Both Tallinn 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. Furthermore, the winter months attract visitors to Tallinn because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Tallinn can be very cold. In January, Luxor is generally much warmer than Tallinn. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 14°C (57°F), and Tallinn fluctuates around -5°C (22°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in January than Tallinn. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Tallinn -5°C (22°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Tallinn in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Tallinn. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Furthermore, the natural beauty are the main draw to Tallinn this time of year.
It's quite cold in Tallinn in the spring. Luxor is much warmer than Tallinn in the spring. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in April, and Tallinn fluctuates around 4°C (39°F).
In April, Luxor usually receives less rain than Tallinn. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Tallinn 4°C (39°F)
Typical Weather for Tallinn and Luxor
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | -5°C (22°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | -6°C (22°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 55 mm (2.2 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.