Which place is cheaper, Luxor or Volos?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Volos or Luxor?
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 Luxor can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Volos or Luxor?
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.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Athens, The Best 10-Day Tours from Athens, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, and The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVolos €95Luxor €16
The average daily cost (per person) in Volos is €95, while the average daily cost in Luxor 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 Luxor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVolos €43Luxor €7.14
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVolos €86Luxor €14
Compare Hotels in Volos and Luxor
Looking for a hotel in Volos 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: Volos Hotel Prices and Luxor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Volos €37Luxor €3.66
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 Luxor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:
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Taxi Ride€0.40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:
- private Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada: $110
- private Transfer From Luxor Hotel To The Airport Or Vice Versa : $7.00
- VIP Luxor to Hurghada Transfer Luxury and Style: $125
- VIP Luxor Airport Transfer: $15
- Transfers from Luxor Airport to Hotels or to Nile Cruise: $7.00
- 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 Marsa alam: $99
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada, Gouna, Sahlhashesh, Makadi: $69
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada: $64
- Transfer from Luxor to Aswan: $65
- Transfer from Luxor airport to Luxor Hotel : $18
Is it cheaper to fly into Volos or Luxor?
Prices for flights to both Luxor 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 €30Luxor €5.46
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Dinner on the River Nile with Belly Dancing: $35
- Eat Like a Local:Traditional Egyptian Food / Dinner at Local Family Home - Luxor: $36
- Luxor Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner: $38
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $43
- Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner Luxor: $45
- Luxor Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner : $50
- Private Half Day Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner From Luxor: $52
- Karnak Sound And Light Show With Dinner, Felucca : $64
- Luxor & Mummification Museums & City Tour by H. Carriage & Dinner: $70
- Enjoy Half Day Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner: $90
- Full day trip west Bank, Dandara and dinner on a boat.: $128
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Volos €17Luxor €6.31
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 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)€0.53
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Temple Karnak for Two€2.57
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Camel Ride for Two€1.19
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 7 Hours Private Tour in Luxor with Lunch : $35
- City Tour, Hot Air Balloon, Kings Valley, Felucca in Luxor: $110
- Daily Tour at The East & West Bank of the Nile: $108
- Day Private Tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples: $90
- Day Tour to East and West Banks From Luxor: $24
- Day Tour to Hathor Temple at Dendera from Luxor by car: $72
- Day Tour to Madinet Habu Temple & the Workers Tombs: $54
- Day tour to Aswan from Luxo visit Edfu,Kom Ombo,Phila Temples & Aswan dam.: $276
- Dendera Temple Half Day Tour from Luxor: $29
- Dendera and Abydos Temples Day Tour from Luxor with Lunch: $75
- Dendera and Abydos Templs Full Day Tour: $170
- East Bank Tour in Luxor: $87
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVolos €7.86Luxor €2.12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Volos and Luxor, we can see that Volos is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Volos is in Europe and Luxor 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 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 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 Luxor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Volos Expensive? and Is Luxor Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Volos or Luxor?
Volos has a larger population, and is about 33% larger than the population of Luxor. When comparing the sizes of Volos 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 Volos or Luxor?
Volos 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 Volos or Luxor in the Summer?
Both Luxor and Volos during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Volos for the beaches, snorkeling, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round.
The heat can be very extreme in Luxor. Volos is cooler than Luxor in the summer. The daily temperature in Volos averages around 26°C (78°F) in July, and Luxor fluctuates around 33°C (91°F).
Volos usually gets more rain in July than Luxor. Volos gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVolos 26°C (78°F)Luxor 33°C (91°F)
Should I visit Volos or Luxor in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Volos and Luxor. The autumn months attract visitors to Volos because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Volos is much colder than Luxor. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Volos in October average around 17°C (62°F), and Luxor averages at about 25°C (77°F).
In October, Volos usually receives more rain than Luxor. Volos gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVolos 17°C (62°F)Luxor 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Volos or Luxor in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Volos as well as Luxor. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Volos this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year.
In January, Volos is generally much colder than Luxor. Daily temperatures in Volos average around 6°C (42°F), and Luxor fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
Volos usually gets more rain in January than Luxor. Volos gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVolos 6°C (42°F)Luxor 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Volos or Luxor in the Spring?
Both Luxor and Volos are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Volos for the beaches and the activities around the city. Plenty of visitors come to Luxor because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Volos is much colder than Luxor in the spring. The daily temperature in Volos averages around 14°C (56°F) in April, and Luxor fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
In April, Volos usually receives more rain than Luxor. Volos gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVolos 14°C (56°F)Luxor 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Luxor 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) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Feb | 7°C (45°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (49°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (74°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (71°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (52°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (44°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
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