Which place is cheaper, Cairo or Volos?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Volos 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 Volos and Cairo can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Volos or Cairo?
Volos
The coastal port city of Volos on the mainland of Greece sits on a very unique and important location in the agricultural region of Thessaly. Situated between Athens and Thessaloniki, Volos provides a commercial outlet to the sea, allowing a bridge between Europe, the Middle East and Asia. It is the most recent of Greece's port cities, and is highly populated with many modern buildings.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Athens, The Best 10-Day Tours from Athens, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, and The Best Historical Tours in Egypt.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVolos €95Cairo €16
The average daily cost (per person) in Volos is €95, while the average daily cost in Cairo is €16. 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 Volos and Cairo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVolos €43Cairo €8.77
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVolos €86Cairo €18
Compare Hotels in Volos and Cairo
Looking for a hotel in Volos 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: Volos Hotel Prices and Cairo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Volos €37Cairo €2.80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Volos
Also for Volos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Volos to Athens Airport / Athens / Piraeus Private Transfer: $280
- Volos to Athens Easy & Economy Transfer: $524
- Volos to Athens, Athens Airport and Piraeus Port Private Transfer: $257
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€0.30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- transfer from Cairo airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $20
- private transfer from or to cairo international Airport: $15
- private tour to Abusimble transfer to Luxor and visiting Edfu : $175
- VIP Meet and Assist at Cairo Airport with Private Hotel Transfer: $35
- Two-Day Private City Tour of Cairo, Giza Pyramids and Saqqara+Airport Transfer: $220
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo HTL-APT (CAI): $33
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo APT-HTL (CAI): $33
- Transfer your private departure from your hotel to Cairo Airport: $20
- Transfer from Hurghada to Luxor (sharing ): $109
- Transfer from Hurghada to Cairo by van : $235
- Transfer from Cairo to Ain El Sokhna : $70
- Transfer from Cairo or Giza Hotels to Cairo Airport: $11
Is it cheaper to fly into Volos or Cairo?
Prices for flights to both Cairo and Volos 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 dayVolos €30Cairo €4.45
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Volos
For Volos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Session "Pelion Flavours": $71
- Cook like a local Greek Cooking lesson in Mt Pelion Greece: $109
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.Volos €17Cairo €5.39
Tours and Activities in Volos
For Volos, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Kayaking Adventure around Pelion Coastline : $33
- East Pelion - Sea Kayak Tour "Short Paddle": $38
- Half-Day Sea Kayak Tour "The Secret Cave": $49
- HIKING PELION - Private Guided Full or Half Day Tour: $197
- BIKING PELION Private Guided Full or Half Day Tour: $211
- From Hidden Sights of Meteora Private Tour: $214
- Volos Pelion Full Day Tour : $240
- Pagasetic Gulf Full-Day Sailboat Experience: $735
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€0.79
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two€6.08
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 dayVolos €7.86Cairo €1.10
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Volos and Cairo, we can see that Volos is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Volos 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 Volos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Volos 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 Volos Expensive? and Is Cairo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Volos or Cairo?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Volos. When comparing the sizes of Volos 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 Volos or Cairo?
Volos 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 Volos or Cairo in the Summer?
Both Cairo and Volos during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Volos for the beaches, snorkeling, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
In July, Volos is generally around the same temperature as Cairo. Daily temperatures in Volos average around 26°C (78°F), and Cairo fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Volos. In the summer, Volos often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Cairo. Volos gets 330 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cairo receives 350 hours of full sun.
Volos usually gets more rain in July than Cairo. Volos gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Cairo receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVolos 26°C (78°F)Cairo 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Volos or Cairo in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Volos and Cairo. Many visitors come to Volos in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Volos is cooler than Cairo in the autumn. The daily temperature in Volos averages around 17°C (62°F) in October, and Cairo fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. Volos usually receives less sunshine than Cairo during autumn. Volos gets 165 hours of sunny skies, while Cairo receives 290 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Volos usually receives more rain than Cairo. Volos gets 47 mm (1.9 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 OctoberVolos 17°C (62°F)Cairo 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Volos or Cairo in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Volos as well as Cairo. Most visitors come to Volos for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
In the winter, Volos is much colder than Cairo. Typically, the winter temperatures in Volos in January average around 6°C (42°F), and Cairo averages at about 14°C (57°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. In the winter, Volos often gets less sunshine than Cairo. Volos gets 112 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cairo receives 221 hours of full sun.
Volos usually gets more rain in January than Cairo. Volos gets 30 mm (1.2 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 JanuaryVolos 6°C (42°F)Cairo 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Volos or Cairo in the Spring?
Both Cairo and Volos are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The spring months attract visitors to Volos because of the beaches and the activities around the city. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Volos is generally much colder than Cairo. Daily temperatures in Volos average around 14°C (56°F), and Cairo fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Volos. Volos usually receives less sunshine than Cairo during spring. Volos gets 209 hours of sunny skies, while Cairo receives 276 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Volos usually receives more rain than Cairo. Volos gets 29 mm (1.1 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 AprilVolos 14°C (56°F)Cairo 21°C (70°F)
Typical Weather for Cairo and Volos
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 7°C (45°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (49°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (74°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (71°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (52°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (44°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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