Which place is cheaper, Luxor or Mombasa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Mombasa or Luxor?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Mombasa and Luxor. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Mombasa or Luxor?
Mombasa
Mombasa is a beautiful, large city on the eastern coast of Kenya, bordering the Indian Ocean. The city is famous for its stunning beaches, friendly locals, and diverse marine life. Mombasa experiences a tropical climate year round, meaning temperatures rarely drop below 70° Fahrenheit. The rainiest months of the year are April and May and the driest months are January and February. Temperatures tend to be more mild from May through October, usually in the 70's and 80's. Temperatures get much warmer from November through April, with daily averages reaching the high 90's.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Kenya, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, and The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMombasa $64Luxor $17
The average daily cost (per person) in Mombasa is $64, while the average daily cost in Luxor is $17. 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 Mombasa and Luxor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMombasa $26Luxor $7.48
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMombasa $52Luxor $15
Compare Hotels in Mombasa and Luxor
Looking for a hotel in Mombasa or Luxor? 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: Mombasa Hotel Prices and Luxor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mombasa $18Luxor $3.84
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mombasa
Also for Mombasa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Diani Taxi and Airport Transfers: $70
- DianiBeach: Private Transfer from Airport or Railway Station: $70
- Mombasa Airport (MBA) to Mombasa - Roundtrip Private Transfer: $45
- Mombasa Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $28
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfer To South Coast Diani Hotels: $76
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfer To Watamu Hotels: $107
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfer to Diani Beach: $76
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfer to Nyali, Bamburi & Shanzu: $34
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfer to Vipingo and Kilifi: $88
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfers To Malindi Hotels: $134
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfers To Vipingo & Kilifi Hotels: $89
- Mombasa Airport Transfers: $62
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$0.41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:
- private Transfer from Luxor to Marsa alam by a modern car: $70
- cairo Airport Private Transfer: $6.00
- Vip Marsa Alam Private Transfer to Luxor: $180
- VIP Luxor to Hurghada Transfer Luxury and Style: $65
- VIP Luxor Airport Transfer: $45
- VIP Luxor Airport Private Transfer: $25
- Transfer to East bank Luxor From Hotel Or Airport : $47
- 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 Hurghada or vice versa ( optional Denderh): $55
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada: $55
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada: $64
Is it cheaper to fly into Mombasa or Luxor?
Prices for flights to both Luxor and Mombasa 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 dayMombasa $24Luxor $5.73
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mombasa
For Mombasa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Fort Jesus Sound and Light Show Tour With Dinner.: $46
- Fort Jesus Light and music Night Shows With Dinner.: $47
- Swahili food Cooking Class Experience: $47
- Momobasa: Food tour,Swahili culture,spice market experience: $130
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Luxor West Bank By Night and Alabaster Museum Tour with Dinner : $19
- Tourist market,local food tour,the gym and coffee in Luxor: $19
- Felucca and Luxor Nile Cruise Dinner: $45
- 4 Hours Culinary Journey with Local Family Food Tour in Luxor: $50
- Luxor City Private Walking and Food Tour: $50
- Felucca Ride at Sunset and Dinner at an Egyptian House in Luxor: $55
- Karnak Sound And Light Show With Dinner, Felucca : $64
- Luxor & Mummification Museums & City Tour by H. Carriage & Dinner: $70
- Private Romantic Dinner on the Nile Luxor: $70
- private day in west bank & dendera with dinner on boat: $86
- private day in east bank & dendera with dinner on boat: $86
- Luxor Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show with Dinner and Transfers: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mombasa $18Luxor $6.61
Tours and Activities in Mombasa
For Mombasa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Holy Ghost Cathedral (1914) entry and guided tour: $10
- Mombasa walking tour: $20
- Private Canoe Tour to Experience the Gorgeous Kongo River Estuary: $25
- Historical Guided city tour. Fort Jesus, old town.: $25
- 2 hour Authentic Cultual Experience: $25
- Mombasa Fun and hidden Gems tour: $26
- Sunset Canoe Tour on a River within the Mangroves: $28
- Mombasa Old Town Walking Tour: $30
- The Blue Radio Experience in Mombasa!: $30
- Mombasa:Guided city tour,beach and Fort Jesus Museum: $30
- Mombasa City Tour,Fortjesus,Oldtown,Tusks and Spice Market.: $35
- Mombasa walking tour: $35
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)$0.56
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Temple Karnak for Two$2.69
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Camel Ride for Two$1.24
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3 Day City Break Tour in Luxor: $290
- 7 Hours Private Tour in Luxor with Lunch : $30
- Adventure Hot Air Balloon Ride Tour in Luxor: $70
- Breathtaking Hot Air Balloon Experience Of Luxor: $129
- Day Private Tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples: $90
- Day Tour to East and West Banks From Luxor: $6.40
- Day Tour to Hathor Temple at Dendera from Luxor by car: $90
- Day tour to Aswan from Luxo visit Edfu,Kom Ombo,Phila Temples & Aswan dam.: $276
- Dendera Temple Half Day Tour from Luxor: $52
- Dendera and Abydos Temples Day Tour from Luxor with Lunch: $75
- Dendera and Abydos Templs Full Day Tour: $170
- Dendera and Abydos private tour from Luxor: $125
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMombasa $8.85Luxor $2.22
Sample the Local Flavors in Mombasa
Also in Mombasa, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Coastal Pub Crawl - Bamburi Drunk Tour: $25
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mombasa and Luxor, we can see that Mombasa is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Mombasa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mombasa 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 Mombasa Expensive? and Is Luxor Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mombasa or Luxor?
Mombasa has a larger population, and is about 89% larger than the population of Luxor. When comparing the sizes of Mombasa and Luxor, 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 Mombasa or Luxor?
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 Mombasa or Luxor in the Summer?
Both Luxor and Mombasa during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Mombasa because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round.
Mombasa usually gets more rain in July than Luxor. Mombasa gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
The heat can be very extreme in Luxor. Mombasa is cooler than Luxor in the summer. The daily temperature in Mombasa averages around 24°C (75°F) in July, and Luxor fluctuates around 33°C (91°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMombasa 24°C (75°F)Luxor 33°C (91°F)
Should I visit Mombasa or Luxor in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Mombasa and Luxor. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mombasa year-round. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Mombasa gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Mombasa usually receives more rain than Luxor. Mombasa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In the autumn, Mombasa is around the same temperature as Luxor. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Mombasa in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Luxor averages at about 25°C (77°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMombasa 26°C (79°F)Luxor 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Mombasa or Luxor in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Mombasa as well as Luxor. Mombasa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year.
Mombasa usually gets more rain in January than Luxor. Mombasa gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
In January, Mombasa is generally much warmer than Luxor. Daily temperatures in Mombasa average around 27°C (81°F), and Luxor fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMombasa 27°C (81°F)Luxor 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Mombasa or Luxor in the Spring?
Both Luxor and Mombasa are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mombasa throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Luxor because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Mombasa. In April, Mombasa usually receives more rain than Luxor. Mombasa gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Mombasa is around the same temperature as Luxor in the spring. The daily temperature in Mombasa averages around 27°C (81°F) in April, and Luxor fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMombasa 27°C (81°F)Luxor 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Luxor and Mombasa
| Mombasa | Luxor | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 260 mm (10.2 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
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