Which place is cheaper, Luxor or Lake Nakuru?
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 Lake Nakuru 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 Lake Nakuru 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: Lake Nakuru or Luxor?
Lake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya's 23 National Parks, also qualifying as one of the two Premium Parks in the country. Located in central Kenya, about 90 miles west of Nairobi, the area encompasses a large lake as well as the surrounding wooded grasslands. A naturalist's paradise, Lake Nakuru is home to wildlife like flamingos, other water birds, and the black and white rhinoceros.
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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Lake Nakuru Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLake Nakuru $144Luxor $33
The average daily cost (per person) in Lake Nakuru is $144, while the average daily cost in Luxor is $33. 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 Lake Nakuru and Luxor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLake Nakuru $44Luxor $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLake Nakuru $88Luxor $22
Compare Hotels in Lake Nakuru and Luxor
Looking for a hotel in Lake Nakuru 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: Luxor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lake Nakuru $41Luxor $5.64
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$0.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:
- private transfer from Luxor to Aswan by private Vehicle or Retuen: $85
- private Transfer from Marsa alam To Luxor: $70
- luxor to Marsa Alam-or vice ( Private Transfer ): $90
- Vip Marsa Alam Private Transfer to Luxor: $180
- VIP Luxor Airport Transfer: $45
- VIP Luxor Airport Private Transfer: $25
- Transfers From Luxor Airport To Luxor Hotels: $14
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada: $85
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada: $65
- Transfer from Luxor to Aswan: $70
- Transfer from Luxor airport to Luxor hotels: $11
- Transfer from Luxor To Hurghada : $48
Is it cheaper to fly into Lake Nakuru or Luxor?
Prices for flights to both Luxor and Lake Nakuru 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 dayLake Nakuru $70Luxor $16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Tourist market,local food tour,the gym and coffee in Luxor: $19
- Luxor Sunset Felucca Ride and Lunch or Dinner: $21
- Dinner on the River Nile with Belly Dancing: $31
- Eat Like a Local:Traditional Egyptian Food / Dinner at Local Family Home - Luxor: $36
- 2 Hour Cooking Session with Family in Luxor: $40
- Luxor City Private Walking and Food Tour: $50
- Karnak Sound And Light Show With Dinner, Felucca : $64
- Private Romantic Dinner with Fallucca Sail boat on the Nile Luxor: $70
- Dinner on the River Nile with Belly Dancing in luxor: $78
- private day in east bank & dendera with dinner on boat: $86
- Cooking Class & Soulful Egyptian Farmer Experience in Luxor: $120
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lake Nakuru $36Luxor $10
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)$0.57
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Temple Karnak for Two$2.73
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Camel Ride for Two$1.26
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 5 Days Tour of Luxor and Aswan: $130
- Adventure Hot Air Balloon Ride Tour in Luxor: $79
- Balloon Tour and Sunset Felucca Ride in Luxor with Luxor Tour: $189
- Day Private Tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples: $90
- Day Tour of Luxor East & West Bank Temples and Tombs of Luxor: $140
- Day Tour to Dendera and Abydos Temples from Luxor: $80
- Day tour to Aswan from Luxo visit Edfu,Kom Ombo,Phila Temples & Aswan dam.: $276
- Dendera and Abydos From Luxor Private full day tour: $90
- Dendera and Abydos Temples Day Tour from Luxor with Lunch: $75
- East and West Banks of Full Day Tour from Hurghada: $205
- Evening Tour Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show: $71
- Experience the Magic of a Luxor Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride: $60
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLake Nakuru $7.57Luxor $3.10
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lake Nakuru and Luxor, we can see that Lake Nakuru 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 Lake Nakuru would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lake Nakuru 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 Lake Nakuru Expensive? and Is Luxor Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.