Which place is cheaper, Cairo or Pamukkale?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pamukkale or Cairo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Pamukkale and Cairo can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pamukkale or Cairo?
Pamukkale
Pamukkale is in southeastern Aegean Turkey and is historically a spa town that has been in existence since the 2nd century BC. It is popular with tourists for its beautiful hot springs and travertines, or pools that are coated in a very unique calcium covering. The area is very rich in mineral content and the water, which has been flowing for thousands of years, has deposited calcium in each pool. This unique whiteness creates an unworldly beauty that draws visitors from around the world. If you're visiting during the summer months when the sun is out in full force, don't forget the sunscreen, as the white reflects the light and you can end up with a sunburn quite quickly. You'll also want to make sure you have sunglasses available because the glare can be quite extreme.
Cairo
Cairo is the chaotic capital city of Egypt. With a population of more than 16 million, it is one of the largest cities in both Africa and the Middle East. As a traveler, you're likely to arrive and leave from here and you'll get your first orientation to the area during the chaotic and congestion filled taxi ride from the airport.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, and The Best Historical Tours in Egypt.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPamukkale $156Cairo $17
The average daily cost (per person) in Pamukkale is $156, while the average daily cost in Cairo 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 Pamukkale and Cairo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPamukkale $56Cairo $9.36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPamukkale $112Cairo $19
Compare Hotels in Pamukkale and Cairo
Looking for a hotel in Pamukkale or Cairo? 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: Pamukkale Hotel Prices and Cairo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pamukkale $35Cairo $2.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pamukkale
Also for Pamukkale, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antalya: Guided Pamukkale Tour w/Lunch/Transfer: $84
- Antalya; Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Tour with Transfer: $280
- City of Pamukkale/Denizli: Antalya Airport Private Transfer: $165
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Denizli City Hotels: $104
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Pamukkale Karahayit Hotels: $104
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Pamukkale Saraykoy Hotels: $81
- Denizli City Hotels to Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers: $136
- Pamukkale - Karahayit Transfer from Denizli Cardak Airport: $100
- Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon w/Flight Certificates,Champagne Toast & Hotel Transfer: $90
- Pamukkale Saraykoy Hotels to Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers: $109
- Pamukkale to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport-Departure Transfer: $125
- Private Denizli Pamukkale Airport Transfer Service: $98
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
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Metro Ride$0.08
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Taxi Ride$0.32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- From Private Day Trip to Luxor w/ Transfer & Flights: $659
- 3 Private Full-Day Tours to Cairo Top Attractions+One Airport Transfer: $300
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Cairo - Sharm El Sheikh: One-Way or Return Private Transfer: $290
- Full-Day Private Trip to Fayoum from Cairo, with Transfer: $286
- 2 Days and 2 Evenings Private Tour in Cairo include airport transfer and M&A: $280
- From One-Way Private Transfer To Luxor: $275
- Private Transfer from El Cairo (CAI) Airport to Hurghada: $264
- Private 3 Days in Giza Cairo and Alexandria including Free airport transfers: $250
- Cairo To El Gouna Private Transfer: $248
- Overnight camping White Desert (Baharaya Oasis) & Cairo Private Transfers: $240
- Day Trip to Luxor East and West Bank from Cairo with private airport transfer and lunch included: $235
Is it cheaper to fly into Pamukkale or Cairo?
Prices for flights to both Cairo and Pamukkale 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 dayPamukkale $69Cairo $4.75
Typical Food Prices in Cairo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:
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Juice$0.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cairo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cairo.
- Cairo/Giza: Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show & Private Transfer : $9.63
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $12
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- VIP tour Giza pyramids ,Sphinx, Quad bike ,Camel, Dinner cruise : $19
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, Quad Bike, Night and Dinner Cruise on Nile: $19
- Private Cairo Food Tour : $20
- All inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & ATV &Dinner cruise : $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
- Private Cairo food tour and Egyptian tea: $22
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pamukkale $54Cairo $5.75
Typical Entertainment Prices in Pamukkale
For Pamukkale, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance fees Travertines & Pool$2.01
Tours and Activities in Pamukkale
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pamukkale.
- Antalya: Pamukkale Guided Tour With Optional Balloon Flight: $37
- Pamukkale City Highlights Small Group Guided Tour with Lunch: $40
- Full Day Pamukkale City Tour From Pamukkale And Karahayit Hotels: $45
- Pamukkale Paragliding Experience By Local Expert Pilots: $48
- From Antalya: Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour with Lunch: $48
- Shared Pamukkale Group Tour from Pamukkale: $57
- From Bodrum: Pamukkale & Hierapolis Guided Tour with Lunch: $63
- Kusadasi or Selcuk: Pamukkale Guided Group Tour: $67
- Pamukkale Tour From Pamukkale : $71
- Antalya: Full-Day Pamukkale Tour: $80
- Shared Cultural Tour in Pamukkale and Hierapolis: $81
- Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour: $85
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cairo
Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entry to Camel Market for Two$0.84
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.49
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- ( Stopover Tour Of Cairo ) Private All Inc.Pyramids,Camel Ride,Museum& Lunch: $180
- 2 Days 1 Nights Tour package to Saint-Catherine from Cairo : $300
- 2-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Pyramids and Museums: $219
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 3-Day Tour at Cairo & Giza : $200
- 3-Days Tour at Cairo (Customized Package): $229
- 4-Day Tours at Cairo & Giza & Alexandria: $209
- 8-Hour Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and local Bazaars: $26
- All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour to All Pyramids and Cairo and 2 evenings: $299
- All Inclusive Full-Day Tour to Pyramids, Museum, mosque and Felucca: $79
- All Inclusive day tour to Giza pyramids, Egyptian museum and Felucca : $88
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPamukkale $15Cairo $1.17
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pamukkale and Cairo, we can see that Pamukkale is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Pamukkale is in Europe and Cairo is in Africa, 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 Cairo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cairo 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 Pamukkale would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pamukkale than you might in Cairo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pamukkale Expensive? and Is Cairo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pamukkale or Cairo?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 770 times larger than the population of Pamukkale. When comparing the sizes of Pamukkale and Cairo, 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 Pamukkale or Cairo?
Pamukkale has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Cairo experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Pamukkale or Cairo in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Pamukkale as well as Cairo. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
In the summer, Pamukkale is around the same temperature as Cairo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Pamukkale in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Cairo averages at about 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Pamukkale this time of the year. In the summer, Pamukkale often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Cairo. Pamukkale gets 356 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cairo receives 350 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale usually gets more rain in July than Cairo. Pamukkale gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Cairo receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPamukkale 28°C (82°F)Cairo 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Cairo in the Autumn?
Both Cairo and Pamukkale are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Pamukkale is generally cooler than Cairo. Daily temperatures in Pamukkale average around 19°C (67°F), and Cairo fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pamukkale. Pamukkale usually receives less sunshine than Cairo during autumn. Pamukkale gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Cairo receives 290 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Pamukkale usually receives more rain than Cairo. Pamukkale gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Cairo receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPamukkale 19°C (67°F)Cairo 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Cairo in the Winter?
Both Cairo and Pamukkale during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
Pamukkale is much colder than Cairo in the winter. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 9°C (48°F) in January, and Cairo fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Pamukkale often gets less sunshine than Cairo. Pamukkale gets 137 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cairo receives 221 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pamukkale. Pamukkale usually gets more rain in January than Cairo. Pamukkale gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Cairo receives 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPamukkale 9°C (48°F)Cairo 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Cairo in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Pamukkale and Cairo. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Pamukkale is cooler than Cairo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Pamukkale in April average around 17°C (62°F), and Cairo averages at about 21°C (70°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In Pamukkale, it's very sunny this time of the year. Pamukkale usually receives less sunshine than Cairo during spring. Pamukkale gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Cairo receives 276 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Pamukkale usually receives more rain than Cairo. Pamukkale gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Cairo receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPamukkale 17°C (62°F)Cairo 21°C (70°F)
Typical Weather for Cairo and Pamukkale
| Pamukkale | Cairo | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (51°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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