Which place is cheaper, Tangier 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 Tangier?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Tangier? 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 Tangier?
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.
Tangier
Welcome to the gateway to Africa. Sitting on the coast of the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier, Morocco has historically served as the meeting point of the Mediterranean and Africa.
After World War II, this city became a destination for eccentric foreigners, artists, spies and hippies. After that, the city was neglected and gained a horrible reputation for the hustlers cheating visitors left and right.
In 1999 Morocco saw the beginning of a new monarch who was more progressive with his vision for tourism. This message lit a fire under Tangier, helping the people see the amazing potential in their great city. They built a new port, a new business district and revamped the airport. The beaches and streets have been cleaned up of trash and hustlers and there's a sudden surge in cultural activities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $20Tangier $75
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $20, while the average daily cost in Tangier is $75. 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 Tangier in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $7.16Tangier $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $14Tangier $46
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Tangier
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Tangier? 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 Tangier Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $3.67Tangier $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$0.40
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
- Private transfer from Luxor to Aswan by Car: $280
- Luxor to Marsa Alam Private Transfer: $277
- Private Transfer from Luxor to Aswan: $270
- Comfortable Private Transfer from Luxor to El Cairo: $236
- Private Transfer Luxor City To El Gouna: $229
- Private Transfer Luxor City To Sahl Hasheesh: $229
- Private Transfer from Luxor to Dendara Temple to Hurghada: $199
- Private transfer - from Luxor to Hurghada and visit Dendara en route: $192
- Private Transfer from Luxor to Abu Simbel: $183
- Luxor to Hurghada Private Transfer: $150
- Family Friendly Private Transfer from Luxor to Marsa Alam: $150
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier
Also for Tangier, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Direct Transfers from Chefchaouen to Tangier Private/Shared: $52
- Fes to Tangier Transfer(Private): $143
- From Fes: Transfer to Tangier passing by Chefchaouen: $103
- From Tangier Private Transfer to Fes via Chefchaouen: $166
- From Transfer to Chefchaouen or Vice Versa: $31
- One Way transfer from Fes to Tanger passing by chefchaouen: $83
- One way Transfer Tangier to Chefchaouen or vice versa: $134
- One-Way Airport Transfer Tangier Ibn Battuta to City Center: $22
- One-Way Transfer from Fes to Tanger Via Chefchaouen: $83
- One-Way Transfer from Tangier to Fes Via Chefchaouen: $83
- One-Way transfer from Chefchaouen to Tangier: $55
- PRIVAT - Tanger to Fez Transfer Via Chefchaouen: $161
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Tangier?
Prices for flights to both Tangier 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 $9.48Tangier $34
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
- Riding a felucca at Sunset and Dinner an Egyptian House in Luxor: $40
- 3 Hours Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $40
- Private Romantic Dinner or Lunch on board Felucca at Luxor Nile: $45
- Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Nile in Luxor: $50
- Felucca Ride at Sunset and Dinner at an Egyptian House in Luxor: $55
- Saray El Nile restaurant Dinner : $60
- Karnak Sound And Light Show With Dinner, Felucca : $64
- private day in west bank & dendera with dinner on boat: $86
- private day in east bank & dendera with dinner on boat: $86
- Luxor Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show with Dinner and Transfers: $95
- Full day trip west Bank, Dandara and dinner on a boat.: $128
Typical Food Prices in Tangier
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tangier:
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Fruit & Yogurt$1.68
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tangier
For Tangier, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Full Thousand and One Nights Experience Tour with dinner: $5.13
- 3 Hour Private Moroccan Food Tour in Tanger : $52
- Tanger Local Street food tours: $58
- Tangier food tour : $68
- Caves, sunset, camel ride on the beach and barbecue dinner: $69
- Inclusive Beach Camel Ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules & Full Dinner: $69
- Moroccan 3-in-1 Cooking Experience: $72
- Tangier Food Tour with a certified foodie local guide!: $72
- Moroccan 3 in 1 Cooking Experience: $73
- Dinner with a Berber family in tangier: $77
- Tangier food tour with Rababe: $79
- Tangier street food tour: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $6.33Tangier $20
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)$0.53
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Temple Karnak for Two$2.57
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Camel Ride for Two$1.19
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3 Day City Break Tour in Luxor: $290
- 7 Hours Private Tour in Luxor with Lunch : $35
- Balloon Experience with Personalized Photography: $120
- Balloon, Tour of Temples West Bank and Carter House in Luxor : $93
- Breathtaking Hot Air Balloon Experience Of Luxor: $56
- Daily Tour at The East & West Bank of the Nile: $120
- Day Tour to Madinet Habu Temple & the Workers Tombs: $51
- Dendera Temple Half Day Tour from Luxor: $52
- Dendera Temple from Luxor Private Tour: $49
- Dendera and Abydos Templs Full Day Tour: $170
- East Bank Tour in Luxor: $87
- Enjoy Private full day tour Dendera & Abydos From Luxor: $80
Tours and Activities in Tangier
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tangier.
- Alchemist Quest Experience in Tarifa: $5.76
- Sunset with Camel ride in Tangier ends with walking tour: $5.80
- Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus: $13
- Tangier walking tour: $17
- Camel Ride & Sightseeing: $18
- Explore Cap Spartel, Cave, & Camel Ride Adventure: $19
- From Marrakesh: Discover Essaouira Full-Day Tour: $21
- Medina to Modern: Tangier Shopping Tour (Walking tour): $24
- Market to experience making Berber rugs: $26
- guided tour of the medina souks: $26
- Tangier Highlights Tour: Exploring the Cultural Gems: $30
- 3 Hours Small Group Guided Tour of Tangier: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $2.12Tangier $10
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Tangier, we can see that Tangier is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Tangier would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tangier 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 Tangier Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Tangier?
Tangier has a larger population, and is about 63% larger than the population of Luxor. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Tangier, 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 Tangier?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Luxor or Tangier in the Summer?
Both Tangier 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Tangier year-round.
Luxor usually gets less rain in July than Tangier. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
Luxor can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Luxor is generally a little warmer than Tangier. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 33°C (91°F), and Tangier fluctuates around 24°C (74°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Tangier 24°C (74°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Tangier in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Tangier. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Tangier attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Luxor usually receives less rain than Tangier. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Luxor is a little warmer than Tangier in the autumn. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Tangier fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Tangier 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Tangier in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Tangier. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Tangier throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Tangier. Luxor usually gets less rain in January than Tangier. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Luxor is a little warmer than Tangier. Typically, the winter temperatures in Luxor in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Tangier averages at about 13°C (55°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Tangier 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Tangier in the Spring?
Both Tangier and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Tangier because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Luxor usually receives less rain than Tangier. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In April, Luxor is generally much warmer than Tangier. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 25°C (77°F), and Tangier fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Tangier 15°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Tangier and Luxor
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 129 mm (5.1 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.