Which place is cheaper, Vienna 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 Vienna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Vienna? 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 Vienna?
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.
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.
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Luxor Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $30Vienna $206
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $30, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $206. 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 Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $10Vienna $109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $20Vienna $218
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Vienna? 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 Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $5.13Vienna $22
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 Marsa alam To Luxor: $63
- private Transfer from Luxor airport to any hotel: $35
- luxor to Marsa Alam-or vice ( Private Transfer ): $105
- VIP Luxor Airport Transfer: $29
- VIP Luxor Airport Private Transfer: $28
- 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 Aswan passing by Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples (Optional): $90
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada with Dendera Temple: $100
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada Optional Stop at Dendera Temple: $90
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport$35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Business Car: $93
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Car: $128
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Van: $114
- Airport Transfer: Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Business Car: $94
- Airport Transfer: Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Luxury Car: $117
- Arrival Private Transfer Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Sedan: $72
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Luxury Van: $92
- Arrival Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Van: $116
- Bratislava Bus Transfer to and from Vienna Airport: $21
- Business Vienna City Private Transfer to Vienna Airport Schwechat: $152
- Countryside Half Day Wine Tour near Vienna with meal & transfer: $136
- Departure Transfer: Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Luxury Van: $115
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna 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 $15Vienna $67
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Experience Egyptian cooking at Luxor Farm: $10
- Luxury Nile Sunset Felucca Sail | Private Dinner - Hotel Transfer: $15
- Sunset Felucca on the Nile in Luxor with Optional Lunch or Dinner: $20
- Day Tour to Local Farm with Bread Making & Cooking Class: $25
- Nile River Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Luxor (private Tour): $44
- Sunset Dinner at a Traditional Egyptian House of Luxor: $45
- Cooking Session with Family in Luxor with lunch: $50
- Luxor City Private Walking and Food Tour: $50
- 3-Hour Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $50
- Private Luxor Temple Night Tour with Felucca Sunset & Dinner: $55
- Sunset Felucca on the Nile in Luxor with Lunch or Dinner: $56
- Day Tour to Farm Luxor with Bread Making & Cooking Class: $62
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 1 Hour Tradtional Kaiserschmarrn Cooking Class & Tasting in Wien: $46
- Naschmarkt Food Tour: $70
- Evening Cruise on Danube River & Canal with Optional Dinner: $79
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $94
- Burlesque Spectacular Dinner Show: $117
- Sixx Paxx Dinner Show: $117
- Vienna : MIRAGE MAGIC DINNER SHOW: $117
- Strauss Dinner Show: $117
- Evening at Schönbrunn Palace 3-course Dinner and Concert: $124
- Vienna Guided Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & a Secret Dish: $127
- Middle Eastern Lahmacun Cooking Class from Syrian Chef: $140
- Schnitzel and Strudel: Shared Cooking Class: $142
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $9.45Vienna $45
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
- 2 Day Luxor Highlights Tour from Safaga to Luxor: $300
- 2 Day Luxor Private Tour East and West Banks: $39
- 2 Day Private Luxor Tour includes Balloon Ride Esna temple&other: $290
- 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 Luxor Tour Discover of the West Bank: $45
- 2 Days Private Tour Karnak & Luxor Temples, and Luxor West bank: $101
- 2 Days Private Tour luxor: $45
- 2 Days Sightseeing Tour of Luxor Highlights: $140
- 2 Days Tour to East and West Bank of Luxor City: $246
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Vienna's Hidden Gems: A Self-Guided Imperial Adventure: $3.54
- Vienna Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Krems an der Donau Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.47
- Vienna (Arts and Culture) Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour: $6.47
- Vienna Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.46
- Audio Tour Ikonen Mautner Orthodox Icon Gallery Vienna: $11
- Virtual tour: on the trail of Hundertwasser: $11
- Siege of Vienna GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $11
- Vienna's Old Town and Attractions Self-Guided Tour Booklet: $12
- Vienna Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $12
- Historical Hitler Self Guided Walking Tour and Audio Guide: $12
- The Heart of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $2.82Vienna $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ottakringer Brewery Tour in Vienna - in German: $29
- Vienna Wine Tasting at an Authentic Home: $60
- Vienna : Vienna Forest Tour with Underground Lake and Wine Tasting: $154
- Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna: $160
- Austrian Private Wine Tasting Evening: $178
- Private tour Neusiedler See, Rust (wine tasting), Purbach: $188
- Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna: $236
- Vienna Uncorked Premium Wine Tasting with Cellar Tour: $247
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Vienna, we can see that Vienna 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 Vienna 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna 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 Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Vienna?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Luxor. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Vienna, 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 Vienna?
Vienna 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 Vienna in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Vienna. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Vienna in the summer for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
It's very hot in Luxor this time of the year. Luxor is a little warmer than Vienna in the summer. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Vienna fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in July than Vienna. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Vienna 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Vienna in the Autumn?
Both Vienna 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 Vienna for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Luxor is much warmer than Vienna. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Luxor in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Vienna averages at about 12°C (54°F).
In October, Luxor usually receives less rain than Vienna. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Vienna 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Vienna in the Winter?
Both Vienna 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 Vienna because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Vienna can be very cold. In January, Luxor is generally much warmer than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 14°C (57°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in January than Vienna. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Vienna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Vienna in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Vienna. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Furthermore, the natural beauty are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
Luxor is much warmer than Vienna in the spring. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in April, and Vienna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In April, Luxor usually receives less rain than Vienna. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Vienna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Vienna and Luxor
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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