Which place is cheaper, York or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Cairo or York?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Cairo and York can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Cairo or York?
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.
York
York, in North Yorkshire, England, is a city rich in history that dates back to before Roman times. It is an ancient cathedral city that still has some impressive historical buildings that make it easily worth a visit. It has some of the best preserved buildings and structures in all of Europe, so if you're a history buff, then this is the place to be. It is usually tied with Manchester as the second most visited city in England, after London.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to United Kingdom, and The Best Tours for Seniors to United Kingdom.
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Cairo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33York $177
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in York is $177. 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 Cairo and York in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11York $80
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22York $160
Compare Hotels in Cairo and York
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or York? 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: Cairo Hotel Prices and York Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80York $16
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:
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $9.00
- Private Transfer: Cairo Airport Arrival to any hotel in Cairo or Giza: $9.00
- Cairo Airport Private Transfer ( One-Way comfort ride ): $10
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotel Vise Versa: $10
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Your Hotel: $10
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotels within Cairo and Giza: $10
- Private Transfer from Cairo International Airport to Cairo &Giza : $10
- Private Transfer from Cairo International Airport to Cairo Center : $11
- Departure Airport Transfer from Cairo or Giza to Cairo Airport: $12
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to InterContinental Cairo Citystars: $12
- Private Pickup transfer from InterContinental Cairo Citystars to Cairo airport: $12
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Novotel Cairo El Borg: $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in York
Some specific examples of transportation prices in York:
- Private Transfer from Hull to Manchester Airport (MAN): $296
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or York?
Prices for flights to both York and Cairo 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 dayCairo $18York $76
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.
- Great tour toThe Grand Museum of Giza and Nile River DinnerCruise: $5.00
- Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $5.00
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $7.00
- Cairo dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $7.00
- Cairo Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride : $7.00
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, Nile Dinner Cruise: $9.00
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $9.00
- Cairo Food Tour in local places & Egyptian Mint Tea: $9.00
- 2-hours night dinner cruise show : Eat , Dance and Sing : $9.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $9.00
Typical Food Prices in York
Some typical examples of dining costs in York are as follows:
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Dinner$30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in York
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in York.
- Breakfast Food Tour in York: $55
- Party Cruise with Drink, Dinner, and DJ: $64
- York on a Fork Food Tour: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09York $16
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$6.47
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,camel ride , inside 3rd Pyramid: $1.00
- Cheap Day tour to Giza Pyramids Sphinx With Camel Rid : $2.00
- Cheap Day tour to Giza Pyramids Sphinx With Camel Rid With lunch: $2.50
- Best Egypt Tour Giza Pyramids Sphinx lunch fees camel 9rd pyramid: $3.50
- VIP privatr tour Giza pyramids sphins &Saqqara and Memphis : $3.50
- Chep Day Tour Pyramids Giza, Memphis, Saqqara and Camel: $4.00
- All inclusive Tour To Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Camel Ride, Lunch: $4.50
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $4.50
- Egyptian Spicy Shop and Egyptian Cotton Shopping Private Tour: $5.00
- Full Experience Giza pyramids,Sphinx,Camel ride&inside Pyramid : $5.00
- Shopping Tour Discover Khan El Khalili & More: $5.00
- Private shopping tours from Cairo/Giza hotel with expert guide : $5.00
Tours and Activities in York
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for York are as follows:
- Nidderdale Driving Tour with an APP: $12
- York’s Dark Journey: A Self-Guided Tour of its Medieval Horrors: $12
- Romans, Vikings and Medieval Marvels in A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Battlements of History: A Self-Guided Tour of York's City Walls : $12
- York Cocoa Works Guided Tour and Tasting: $13
- Wizard Walk of York Tour - Magic, Comedy & Family Fun: $15
- York Bird of Prey Centre Entry Ticket: $15
- Nidderdale Driving Self-Guided Tour with an APP: $15
- Forbidden Chronicles Ghosts and History Tour: $16
- Forbidden Chronicles- Tour of York: $16
- Wizard Walk of York - WINNER Best Tour & Best of York Award: $16
- Historical Walking Tour of York: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48York $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Cairo
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cairo:
- Pub Crawl and Speakeasy Bar Tour with 2 Free Drinks: $70
Typical Alcohol Prices in York
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in York are as follows:
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A Couple Beers$12
Sample the Local Flavors in York
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in York:
- Hooting Owl Distillery York - Distillery Tour & Guided Tasting: $41
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and York, we can see that York is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cairo is in Africa and York 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 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 York would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in York 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 Cairo Expensive? and Is York Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or York?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of York. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and York, 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 Cairo or York?
York 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 Cairo or York in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and York. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, many visitors come to York in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
Cairo is much warmer than York in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and York fluctuates around 16°C (62°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than York during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while York receives 196 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than York. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while York receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)York 16°C (62°F)
Should I visit Cairo or York in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Cairo as well as York. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to York for the shopping scene during these months.
In the autumn, Cairo is much warmer than York. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and York averages at about 11°C (52°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than York. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while York receives 112 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than York. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while York receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)York 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Cairo or York in the Winter?
Both York and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, the winter months attract visitors to York because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in York can be very cold. In January, Cairo is generally much warmer than York. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and York fluctuates around 4°C (39°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than York during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while York receives 61 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than York. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while York receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)York 4°C (39°F)
Should I visit Cairo or York in the Spring?
Both York and Cairo during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Cairo is much warmer than York in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and York fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than York. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while York receives 151 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than York. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while York receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)York 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for York and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
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