A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Luxor vs. Verona for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Luxor or Verona?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Luxor or Verona? 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 Verona?

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.

Verona

Verona, Italy is probably most famous as the setting for Shakespeare's famous play, Romeo and Juliet. It's in northeast Italy in the Veneto region, close to Venice. It's easy to make the trip by train from either Venice or Milan. Verona has many Roman ruins throughout town, most notably, the Arena. The Arena is a large amphitheater that dates back to the first century AD. You also can't visit Verona without stopping by Juliet's House on Via Cappello, just off the Piazza delle Erbe. The balcony is the supposed balcony that inspired the most famous love scene in the play. You can expect to find tourists gathered around with camera, perhaps detracting a little from what might have once been a romantic setting. Other sights in town worth visiting are the Castle Scaligeri, Castelvecchio, Lamberti Tower, Juliet's Tomb, and the small chapel San Giorgetta. If you have the time while you're in town, consider hoping on Bus 41 and heading out to S. Maria di Lourdes Sanctuary. From the edge of Verona's highest hill you can have a stunning view of the surrounding area. It's well worth the trip.

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 Italy, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy.


Which place is cheaper, Verona or Luxor?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $17, while the average daily cost in Verona is $180. 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 Verona in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Luxor $7.62
    Verona $115
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Luxor $15
    Verona $230
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Verona

Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Verona? 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.

Hotels in Luxor


Hotels in Verona


Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.


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 Verona Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Luxor $3.91
    Verona $7.37
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:


  • Taxi Ride
    $0.42

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
  • One Way Transfer From Luxor to Alexandria In A Private Vehicle: $295
  • Private transfer from Luxor to Aswan by Car: $280
  • Luxor to Marsa Alam Private Transfer: $277
  • Comfortable Private Transfer from Luxor to El Cairo: $273
  • Private Transfer from Luxor to Aswan: $270
  • Enjoy 2 days Luxor,Aswan,Abu Simbel includes daily lunch&transfers: $254
  • Private Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada : $230
  • Private Pickup Transfers from Luxor to Cairo by Bus : $220
  • Private Transfer from luxor to Aswan with 2 stops in Komombo & Edfu Temples : $220
  • Private Transfer Luxor City To El Gouna: $196
  • Private transfer - from Luxor to Hurghada and visit Dendara en route: $192

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Verona

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Verona:


  • Bus From Airport
    $6.43

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Verona

Also for Verona, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Amarone Wine Tour with 2 Wineries Lunch and Private Transfer: $145
  • Departure Private Transfer from Verona to Malpensa Milan Airport (MXP): $137
  • Departure Private Transfer: Modena or Verona to Bologna Airport by Business Van: $162
  • From 1-Way Private Transfer to Venice Airport: $500
  • Private Luxury Transfer from Peschiera to Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport: $116
  • Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Bergamo Orio al Serio airport: $131
  • Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Bolzano (or vice versa): $218
  • Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Florence (or vice versa): $272
  • Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Madonna di Campiglio (or vice versa): $218
  • Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Malpensa airport (MPX) (or vice versa): $291
  • Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Ortisei (or vice versa): $262
  • Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Riva del Garda (or vice versa): $120

Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Verona?

Prices for flights to both Verona 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Luxor $5.83
    Verona $58

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 Verona

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Verona:


  • Sitdown Dinner (for Two)
    $39
  • Casual Lunch (for Two)
    $25
  • Cappucino
    $1.88

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Verona

For Verona, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Guided Food Tour with Wine Tasting: $63
  • Tortellini Cooking Class and Lunch with Mamma Ivana: $64
  • Eat Drink and Love wine and food tour: $82
  • Dining Experience at a local's Home in Castelnuovo del Garda with Show Cooking: $93
  • Dining Experience at a local's Home in Fumane with Show Cooking: $93
  • Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Soave: $93
  • Verona Food Tour with Guide: $95
  • Food Tour with Amarone Wine Tasting: $95
  • Wine and Food Tour with Dinner and Tastings: $96
  • Small-group Street food tour in Soave: $97
  • Verona Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $101
  • Valpolicella: Traditional cooking class with local products: $102

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Luxor $6.74
    Verona $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor

Here are a few typical costs in Luxor for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Boat Ride (for 2)
    $0.57
  • Temple Karnak for Two
    $2.74
  • 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

Typical Entertainment Prices in Verona

For Verona, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Juliet's House Entry
    $4.29
  • Verona Card
    $11

Tours and Activities in Verona

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Verona.

  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
  • Verona Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
  • Digital Guide made by a Local for your walking tour: $6.74
  • Solferino Ticket Valid for Visit to the Museum and the Rocca: $6.81
  • City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.95
  • Verona's History and Highlights: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
  • The city of Romeo and Juliet: A self-guided audio tour through Verona: $7.99
  • Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and City Tour: $8.02
  • Tour Escape Verona - The happy ending of Juliet: $9.62
  • Self-Guided Walking Tour and 1-Day Itinerary: $10
  • Verona and Lake Garda: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
  • Non guided tour of the wine museum and amarone tasting: $11

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Luxor $2.26
    Verona $12

Sample the Local Flavors in Verona

Also in Verona, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Wine tasting in Bardolino: $26
  • Valpolicella Wine Tour and Tasting in Medieval Court: $33
  • Amarone Wine Tour: $35
  • Montresor Winery Visit with Wine Tasting and Snacks: $37
  • Valdadige: Roeno Guided Tour and Wine tasting: $37
  • Verona area: Wine Tasting Experience in Valpolicella: $38
  • Food and Wine Tasting in Valpolicella: $38
  • Unique Wine tasting in Verona, with Amarone docg: $41
  • Lazise: Historical Center Wine Tasting Tour: $43
  • Lake Garda: Wine Tour & Tasting Experience in Bardolino area: $44
  • Wine Tasting near Juliet's Balcony in Verona: $45
  • Wine Tasting in Underground Cellar in Verona City Center : $46


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Verona, we can see that Verona 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 Verona 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 Verona would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Verona 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 Verona Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Luxor or Verona?

Luxor has a larger population, and is about 67% larger than the population of Verona. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Verona, 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 Verona?

Verona 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 Verona in the Summer?

Both Verona 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. Also, the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Verona this time of year.

It's very hot in Luxor this time of the year. Luxor is a little warmer than Verona in the summer. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Verona fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).

Luxor usually gets less rain in July than Verona. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Verona receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Luxor 33°C (91°F) 
    Verona 24°C (75°F)

Should I visit Luxor or Verona in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Verona. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Also, many travelers come to Verona for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.

In the autumn, Luxor is much warmer than Verona. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Luxor in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Verona averages at about 14°C (57°F).

In October, Luxor usually receives less rain than Verona. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Verona receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Luxor 25°C (77°F) 
    Verona 14°C (57°F)

Should I visit Luxor or Verona in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Verona. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Verona in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Verona can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Luxor is generally much warmer than Verona. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 14°C (57°F), and Verona fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).

Luxor usually gets less rain in January than Verona. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Verona receives 55 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Luxor 14°C (57°F) 
    Verona 2°C (36°F)

Should I visit Luxor or Verona in the Spring?

Both Verona and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Verona for the natural beauty during these months.

Luxor is much warmer than Verona in the spring. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in April, and Verona fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).

In April, Luxor usually receives less rain than Verona. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Verona receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Luxor 25°C (77°F) 
    Verona 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for Verona and Luxor

Luxor Verona
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 14°C (57°F) 0 mm (0 in) 2°C (36°F) 55 mm (2.1 in)
Feb 15°C (59°F) 0 mm (0 in) 5°C (40°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Mar 20°C (68°F) 0 mm (0 in) 9°C (47°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Apr 25°C (77°F) 0 mm (0 in) 13°C (55°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
May 30°C (86°F) 0 mm (0 in) 17°C (63°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Jun 32°C (90°F) 0 mm (0 in) 21°C (70°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Jul 33°C (91°F) 0 mm (0 in) 24°C (75°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Aug 31°C (88°F) 0 mm (0 in) 23°C (73°F) 88 mm (3.4 in)
Sep 30°C (86°F) 0 mm (0 in) 19°C (67°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Oct 25°C (77°F) 1 mm (0 in) 14°C (57°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Nov 20°C (68°F) 0 mm (0 in) 8°C (46°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Dec 15°C (59°F) 0 mm (0 in) 3°C (37°F) 51 mm (2 in)