Which place is cheaper, Vang Vieng 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 Vang Vieng?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Vang Vieng? 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 Vang Vieng?
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.
Vang Vieng
Vang Vieng is a town in the Vientiane province of Laos that sits along the banks of the Nam Song River. With its beautifully carved karst topography cliffs towering over the winding river, the area has become very tourist-oriented for those seeking to explore the outdoor wonders. People from all over come to engage in the unique landscape-mountain biking, trekking, kayaking, caving, swimming, and rock climbing, amongst others.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Adventure Tours to Laos, and The Best Budget Tours to Laos.
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Luxor Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $30Vang Vieng $18
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $30, while the average daily cost in Vang Vieng is $18. 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 Vang Vieng in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $10Vang Vieng $4.11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $20Vang Vieng $8.22
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Vang Vieng
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Vang Vieng? 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 Vang Vieng Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $5.14Vang Vieng $3.01
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:
- shared Transfer : Luxor to Hurghada: $280
- Private Car And Minibus Transfer Luxor City To Soma Bay: $276
- One-night Nile Cruise to Aswan with Transfer: $275
- Private Transfer from Luxor to Marsa Alam: $265
- Private Van Transfer: Luxor to Hurghada: $260
- Private transfer from Luxor to Marsa Alam: $245
- Transfer From Luxor or Luxor Airport to Cairo Airport or Cairo: $200
- Luxor to Hurghada VIP Private Transfer: $184
- Private Transfer from Luxor to Aswan: $180
- Private Luxor to Abydos Transfer with Expert Driver: $177
- Private Transfer Luxor to Marsa alam: $171
- Edfu Temple Private Tour from Luxor – Transfer & Guide/Ticket: $170
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vang Vieng
Also for Vang Vieng, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shared transfer from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang city: $20
- Vang Vieng Private Transfer: Hotel - Railway Station - Vientiane: $11
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Vang Vieng?
Prices for flights to both Vang Vieng 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 $15Vang Vieng $10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Luxury Nile Sunset Felucca Sail | Private Dinner - Hotel Transfer: $20
- Luxor West Bank By Night and Alabaster Museum Tour with Dinner: $30
- Sunset Felucca on the Nile in Luxor with Optional Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Traditional Egyptian Cooking Experience with Luxor Local Family: $35
- Eat Like a Local:Traditional Egyptian Food / Dinner at Local Family Home - Luxor: $36
- Riding a felucca at Sunset and Dinner an Egyptian House in Luxor: $40
- 3 Hours Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $40
- Nile River Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Luxor (private Tour): $44
- Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner Luxor: $45
- Luxor City Private Walking and Food Tour: $50
- Private Luxor Temple Night Tour with Sunset Felucca & Dinner: $55
- Day Tour to Farm Luxor with Bread Making & Cooking Class: $62
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $9.47Vang Vieng $4.61
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$2.49
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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
- 2 Day Luxor Private Tour East and West Banks: $58
- 2 Day Luxor Tour East and West Bank Highlights: $19
- 2 Day Tour to Egypt's Famous Royal Tombs and Temples: $175
- 2 Days Luxor Tour Discover of the West Bank: $45
- 2 Days Luxor Tour Including king's Valley, and Artisans Valley: $99
- 2 Days Private Guided tour King's Valley king Tut tomb Light Show: $75
- 2 Days Private Luxor Tour: $190
- 2 Days Private Luxor Tour: $160
- 2 Days Private Luxor Tour with Lunch And Stay &Felucca ride: $249
Tours and Activities in Vang Vieng
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Vang Vieng.
- Nam Song River Kayak Tour: $18
- Tham Nangfar and Tham Nam Day Tour with Kayaking: $24
- Vang Vieng Nam Xay Top View, Blue Lagoon and Cave Tour: $29
- Get Your Laos–China Train Ticket Fast – No Waiting, No Worries: $30
- Vang Vieng Jung Cave, Blue Lagoon 2 and 3 Guided Tour: $36
- Blue Lagoon and Countryside Bike Tour with Lunch: $38
- One Day Guided Tour: Kayaking, Zipline & Tubing In The Cave from Vang Vieng: $50
- Vang Vieng Zipline & Kayaking Cave Adventure: $50
- Kayaking&Zipline&Cave Tubing&cave tour: $51
- Vang Vieng Day Tour: Zipline, Water Cave, Kayak & Blue Lagoon 3: $52
- Vang Vieng Tour B - Nam Xay Viewpoint Hike & Blue Lagoon 1 Tour: $55
- Laos: Jungle Zipline and Caving Tour: $58
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $2.83Vang Vieng $1.08
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Vang Vieng, we can see that Luxor is more expensive. And not only is Vang Vieng much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Luxor is in Africa and Vang Vieng is in Asia, 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 Vang Vieng would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vang Vieng 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 Luxor would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Luxor than you might in Vang Vieng.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Luxor Expensive? and Is Vang Vieng Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Vang Vieng?
Luxor has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Vang Vieng. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Vang Vieng, 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 Vang Vieng?
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 Vang Vieng in the Summer?
Both Vang Vieng 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 Vang Vieng year-round.
Luxor usually gets less rain in July than Vang Vieng. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Vang Vieng receives 47 mm (1.9 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 Vang Vieng. Typically, the summer temperatures in Luxor in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Vang Vieng averages at about 22°C (72°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Vang Vieng 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Vang Vieng in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Vang Vieng. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Vang Vieng attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Luxor usually receives less rain than Vang Vieng. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Vang Vieng receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In October, Luxor is generally around the same temperature as Vang Vieng. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 25°C (77°F), and Vang Vieng fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Vang Vieng 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Vang Vieng in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Vang Vieng. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Vang Vieng throughout the year.
Luxor usually gets less rain in January than Vang Vieng. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Vang Vieng receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
Luxor is much colder than Vang Vieng in the winter. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Vang Vieng fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Vang Vieng 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Vang Vieng in the Spring?
Both Vang Vieng 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 Vang Vieng because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Vang Vieng. In April, Luxor usually receives less rain than Vang Vieng. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Vang Vieng receives 188 mm (7.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In the spring, Luxor is around the same temperature as Vang Vieng. Typically, the spring temperatures in Luxor in April average around 25°C (77°F), and Vang Vieng averages at about 23°C (73°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Vang Vieng 23°C (73°F)
Typical Weather for Vang Vieng and Luxor
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 81 mm (3.2 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.