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

Should you visit Luxor or Vilnius?

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

Should I visit Luxor or Vilnius? 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 Vilnius?

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.

Vilnius

Vilnius is the capital and largest city in the country of Lithuania. It has a population of more than 500,000 residents and is located in the valley between the Neris River and the Vilnia River in the southeastern part of the country. Visitors come to the city for its beautiful Old Town, impressive architecture, and fascinating culture. In 2009 it was named the European Capital of Culture along with the city of Linz, in Austria.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vilnius, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Lithuania.


Which place is cheaper, Vilnius or Luxor?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $32, while the average daily cost in Vilnius is $133. 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 Vilnius in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Luxor $11
    Vilnius $47
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Luxor $22
    Vilnius $94
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Vilnius

Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Vilnius? 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 Vilnius


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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 Vilnius Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Luxor $5.40
    Vilnius $8.29
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor

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


  • Taxi Ride
    $0.40

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:

  • Luxury VIP Luxor Airport Transfer to Hotels&Cruises |Meet & Greet: $5.00
  • Private transfer from/to Luxor train station: $5.00
  • Cheap trip : Private transfer from luxor railway station to your hotel: $5.13
  • Luxor Private Transfer Hotel to Airport or vice versa: $6.00
  • Luxor Airport Private Departure Transfer: $6.00
  • Luxor Private Transfer Hotel to Airport and Vice Versa: $6.03
  • Seamless Transfers Between Luxor Airport & Your Hotel: $6.65
  • Luxor Airport Private transfer to your hotel or vice versa: $7.00
  • Private Luxor Airport Transfer to or from Any Hotel: $7.00
  • Private Departure Transfer from Luxor Hotels to Luxor Airport: $7.00
  • Private Luxor Airport Transfer: Arrival or Departure: $7.21
  • Luxor Private Transfers LXR Airport Hotels Cruises and Sites: $7.50

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vilnius

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


  • Train to Airport
    $0.91

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vilnius

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vilnius:

  • CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer from Vilnius VNO Airport to Vilnius: $99
  • From Suburbs Hot Air Balloon Ride w/ Hotel Transfer: $164
  • Hot air balloon flight Vilnius, Trakai with Transfer & Shampagne: $197
  • Private Vilnius Airport Arrival Transfer: $41
  • Vilnius Airport Private Transfer: $41
  • Vilnius Private 1-Way Airport Transfer: $70
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride with Hotel Transfer: $235
  • Jewish Heritage Sites Private Tour with Transfer: $235
  • Trakai Tour with Audio Guide and Minibus Transfers: $35

Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Vilnius?

Prices for flights to both Vilnius 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 $16
    Vilnius $72

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: $15
  • Sunset Felucca on the Nile in Luxor with Optional Lunch or Dinner: $20
  • Luxor West Bank By Night and Alabaster Museum Tour with Dinner: $30
  • 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
  • Experience Egyptian cooking at Luxor Farm: $45
  • 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
  • Felucca at Sunset and Dinner at an Egyptian House in Luxor: $60
  • Karnak Sound And Light Show With Dinner, Felucca  : $64

Typical Food Prices in Vilnius

Some typical examples of dining costs in Vilnius are as follows:


  • Dinner for Two
    $15

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vilnius

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vilnius.

  • Zeppelin Cooking Class: $115
  • Cooking Class in Vilnius: $115
  • Lithuanian Cooking Class in the city center: $174

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Luxor $9.95
    Vilnius $11
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)
    $0.54
  • Temple Karnak for Two
    $2.62
  • Camel Ride for Two
    $1.21

Tours and Activities in Luxor

Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Dahabiya Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan: $5.00
  • Full Day Tour to Valley of the kings and West Banks of Luxor: $5.00
  • Souvenir Shopping Tour, Luxor: $5.13
  • Private Tour Shopping in Luxor City: $6.00
  • Private Tour: Medinet Habu,Valley of the Queens & Deir el-Medina: $6.79
  • Historic Corniche Walking Experience with Refreshment: $8.00
  • Luxor Day Tour: Explore Valley of Kings,Queens, Hatshepsut Temple: $8.00
  • Luxor Half Day Tour : Karnak & Luxor Temples: $8.00
  • Luxor Half Day tour: valley of the kings and Hatshepsut & Memnon: $8.00
  • Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Private Day Tour: $8.10
  • Private Half Day Luxor Tour Valley of Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut: $8.39
  • Half Day Tour:Valley of Kings&Hatshepsut Temple&colossi Of Memnon: $8.50

Typical Entertainment Prices in Vilnius

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Vilnius are as follows:


  • Walking Tour
    $6.62

Tours and Activities in Vilnius

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vilnius are as follows:

  • Vilnius Self-Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
  • Vilnius Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.38
  • Secrets of Old Vilnius Smartphone App GPS Audio Walking Tour: $7.50
  • History Loop with Audio and Quiz at Vilnius Self-Guided Tour: $8.12
  • Iron Wolf to Gate of Dawn Self Guided Tour of Vilnius: $8.99
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour of Vilnius Old Town Core: $10
  • Audio Tour of the South Part of the Vilnius Old Town: $11
  • Live guide tour via WhatsApp - Vilnius Ghetto: $12
  • Audio Tour of Vilnius Old Town Core: $12
  • The Old Town of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
  • Audio Tour of Vilnius Old Town Core and the South Part 2in1: $14
  • Discover Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Luxor $2.98
    Vilnius $6.95

Typical Alcohol Prices in Vilnius

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Vilnius from other travelers:


  • Beer
    $4.97

Sample the Local Flavors in Vilnius

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

  • Vilnius Private Pub & Bar Crawl Tour & Hidden Gems: $62
  • Pub Crawl with Welcome Drink and Traditional Snacks: $77


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


Which is Bigger, Luxor or Vilnius?

Vilnius has a larger population, and is about 28% larger than the population of Luxor. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Vilnius, 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 Vilnius?

Vilnius 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 Vilnius in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Vilnius. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Vilnius because of the family-friendly experiences.

It's very hot in Luxor this time of the year. Luxor is much warmer than Vilnius in the summer. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Vilnius fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).

In July, Luxor usually receives less rain than Vilnius. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Vilnius receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Luxor 33°C (91°F) 
    Vilnius 18°C (65°F)

Should I visit Luxor or Vilnius in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Vilnius. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Vilnius this time of year.

In the autumn, Luxor is much warmer than Vilnius. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Luxor in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Vilnius averages at about 8°C (46°F).

Luxor usually gets less rain in October than Vilnius. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Vilnius receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Luxor 25°C (77°F) 
    Vilnius 8°C (46°F)

Should I visit Luxor or Vilnius in the Winter?

Both Vilnius and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Vilnius for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Vilnius. In January, Luxor is generally much warmer than Vilnius. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 14°C (57°F), and Vilnius fluctuates around -5°C (23°F).

In January, Luxor usually receives less rain than Vilnius. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Vilnius receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Luxor 14°C (57°F) 
    Vilnius -5°C (23°F)

Should I visit Luxor or Vilnius in the Spring?

Both Vilnius and Luxor during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Luxor because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Vilnius in the spring for the natural beauty.

Luxor is much warmer than Vilnius in the spring. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in April, and Vilnius fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).

Luxor usually gets less rain in April than Vilnius. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Vilnius receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Luxor 25°C (77°F) 
    Vilnius 7°C (45°F)

Typical Weather for Vilnius and Luxor

Luxor Vilnius
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 14°C (57°F) 0 mm (0 in) -5°C (23°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Feb 15°C (59°F) 0 mm (0 in) -4°C (26°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Mar 20°C (68°F) 0 mm (0 in) 1°C (33°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Apr 25°C (77°F) 0 mm (0 in) 7°C (45°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
May 30°C (86°F) 0 mm (0 in) 14°C (57°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Jun 32°C (90°F) 0 mm (0 in) 17°C (63°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Jul 33°C (91°F) 0 mm (0 in) 18°C (65°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Aug 31°C (88°F) 0 mm (0 in) 18°C (64°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Sep 30°C (86°F) 0 mm (0 in) 13°C (56°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Oct 25°C (77°F) 1 mm (0 in) 8°C (46°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Nov 20°C (68°F) 0 mm (0 in) 2°C (36°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Dec 15°C (59°F) 0 mm (0 in) -2°C (29°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)