Which place is cheaper, Valletta or Luxor?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Luxor or Valletta?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Valletta? 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 Valletta?
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.
Valletta
A harbor city and the capital city of the island of Malta, Valletta dates back to the 16th-century with a preserved architectural heritage that earned the city a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is best known for its museums, palaces, and churches.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Malta, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Malta.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $17Valletta $124
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $17, while the average daily cost in Valletta is $124. 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 Valletta in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $7.62Valletta $70
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $15Valletta $140
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Valletta
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Valletta? 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 Valletta Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $3.91Valletta $25
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 Valletta
Also for Valletta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Malta Airport Private Transfers: $66
- Afternoon Harbours Cruise with Guide and Roundtrip Transfers: $39
- Airport Transfers (Private Group up to 15 people): $103
- Airport transfers to all locations in Malta (Private Groups or Families): $81
- Arrival Transfer: Malta Airport MLA to Malta Island by Van: $49
- Departure Transfer: Malta Island to Malta Airport MLA by Van: $47
- From Malta: Gozo Jeep Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfers: $87
- From Private Malta Highlights Tour with Transfer: $150
- Malta Airport (MLA) Departure Transfer (Saint Julian's Hotels to Malta Airport): $49
- Malta Airport Transfers: $11
- Malta Airport Transfers : $38
- Malta Intl Airport (MLA) to Valletta Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer : $28
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Valletta?
Prices for flights to both Valletta 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 $5.83Valletta $35
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valletta
For Valletta, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Valletta Food Tour - Eat like a local: $46
- Valletta Food Tour: $49
- Folklore Evening Dinner Show at a Traditional Maltese Restaurant Incl. Transfers: $67
- Maltese Traditional Dinner and Folklore Show with Transfers: $71
- Fireworks Festival Cruise Including Dinner, Drinks and Transport: $76
- The Ultimate Valletta Evening Food Tour: $80
- Fernandes Sunset Cruise including Dinner with Open Bar: $80
- Christmas Tour in Gozo (afternoon) inc. Dinner: $86
- Blue Lagoon & Sunset Quad Tour in Gozo/Dinner: $91
- From Blue Lagoon and Gozo Tour w/Quads and Dinner: $118
- The Valletta Food Tour Experience, a private tour: $150
- Private Valletta Food Tour: $175
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $6.74Valletta $29
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 Valletta
For Valletta, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Escape Game and Tour: $6.42
- 30-Minute Mdina Experience Audio-Visual Show Ticket (Open Ticket): $6.55
- Reliving The Sacra Infermeria Augmented Reality Tour: $6.55
- The Knights of Malta Museum Entry Ticket: $7.10
- Valletta Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $7.10
- City Nobles App Tour + Malta5D Entry (optional): $7.49
- Self-Guided Historical Walking Tour (Audio Guide): $7.49
- City Nobles App Tour + Optional Malta 5D Show Ticket: $7.64
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & City Tour: $8.02
- Self-Guided Audio Tour, Map and Directions: $8.56
- Entry Ticket for The Limestone Heritage Park and Gardens : $9.83
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $2.26Valletta $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Valletta
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Valletta:
- Valletta Pub Crawl: $22
- Malta Pub Crawl: $22
- The Brewery Experience & beer tasting including transport: $35
- The Brewery Experience Self-Guided Tour with Tasting & Transport: $35
- Malta: The Three Cities and Wine Tasting Tour: $44
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Valletta, we can see that Valletta 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 Valletta 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 Valletta would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Valletta 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 Valletta Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Valletta?
Luxor has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Valletta. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Valletta, 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 Valletta?
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 Valletta in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Valletta. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Valletta throughout the year.
Luxor usually gets less rain in July than Valletta. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The heat can be very extreme in Luxor. In the summer, Luxor is a little warmer than Valletta. Typically, the summer temperatures in Luxor in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Valletta averages at about 26°C (79°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Valletta 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Valletta in the Autumn?
Both Valletta and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Valletta because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Luxor usually receives less rain than Valletta. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In October, Luxor is generally a little warmer than Valletta. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 25°C (77°F), and Valletta fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Valletta 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Valletta in the Winter?
Both Valletta 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Valletta year-round.
Luxor usually gets less rain in January than Valletta. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
Luxor is around the same temperature as Valletta in the winter. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Valletta fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Valletta 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Valletta in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Valletta. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Valletta attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Luxor usually receives less rain than Valletta. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Valletta receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In the spring, Luxor is much warmer than Valletta. Typically, the spring temperatures in Luxor in April average around 25°C (77°F), and Valletta averages at about 16°C (61°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Valletta 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Valletta and Luxor
| Luxor | Valletta | |||
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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) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
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