Which place is cheaper, Accra or Luxor?
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 Luxor or Accra?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Accra? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Luxor or Accra?
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.
Accra
Accra is the capital city of Ghana, located on the Atlantic coast of West Africa. Popular attractions include the National Museum of Ghana, local beaches, markets, and cultural landmarks like those dedicated to Civil Rights activist W.E.B. DuBois.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, and The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $33Accra $49
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $33, while the average daily cost in Accra is $49. 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 Luxor and Accra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $11Accra $21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $22Accra $42
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Accra
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Accra? 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 and Accra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $5.64Accra $18
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/to Luxor train station: $5.00
- Cheap trip : Private transfer from luxor railway station to your hotel: $5.13
- "Pet-Friendly Private Transfer: Luxor Station to Hotel": $6.00
- Private Transfer from & to Luxor Airport from Any Hotel in Luxor: $6.00
- Seamless Transfers Between Luxor Airport & Your Hotel: $6.65
- Private Transfer from Luxor Airport to Any Hotel in Luxor: $6.90
- Luxor Airport to Aswan, Hurghada Transfer pickup/drop off 1 Way: $7.00
- Pick up Transfers From Luxor Airport To Luxor Hotels: $7.50
- Departure Transfer from Luxor Hotels to Luxor airport: $8.00
- Private Luxury Cars for Luxor Airport Arrival, Departure Transfer: $8.00
- Private Arrival Transfer from Luxor Airport to Luxor Hotels: $8.00
- Luxor Private Transfer Hotel to Airport or vice versa: $8.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:
- Aburi Gardens Transfers: $187
- Airport & City Transfers: $100
- Private Airport Transfer to from ACC Kotoka by Business Car: $80
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $77
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Accra?
Prices for flights to both Accra and Luxor 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 dayLuxor $16Accra $18
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: $31
- Riding a felucca at Sunset and Dinner an Egyptian House in Luxor: $40
- 3 Hours Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $40
- Luxor City Private Walking and Food Tour: $50
- Dinner on the River Nile with Belly Dancing in luxor: $60
- Saray El Nile restaurant Dinner : $60
- Enjoy Lunch or Dinner on a Luxor Nile River Boat: $60
- Karnak Sound And Light Show With Dinner, Felucca : $64
- private day in east bank & dendera with dinner on boat: $86
- Luxor Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show with Dinner and Transfers: $95
- Egyptian cooking class and Luxor museum : $120
- Full day trip west Bank, Dandara and dinner on a boat.: $128
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Accra.
- Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra: $25
- Local Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra to help support wellness community center: $45
- Ghana Jollof Cooking Class with Bottomless Wine : $80
- Accra Makola Market Food Tour With Full Lunch: $82
- Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
- Culinary for Social Change-Cooking Class : $90
- Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra: $90
- Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Lessons and Take Out Services.: $100
- Hands-On Cooking Class With Local Market Tour Option : $130
- Accra Ghana Private Food and Cooking Class: $130
- Fulani Dinner Experience: $150
- Quad Biking, Landmark Tours and Dinner in Aburi: $218
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $10Accra $3.70
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:
- Full tour to Karnak and Luxor temples, and felucca: $5.00
- Private Tour Shopping in Luxor City : $6.00
- Historic Corniche Walking Experience with Refreshment: $8.00
- Half Day Tour: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple & Mamnon: $9.00
- Tour in the East Bank of Luxor: $9.00
- Karnak Sound and Light Display Tour in Luxor (Private): $9.00
- Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show Experience in Luxor: $9.00
- 4 Hour Private East Bank Tour to Luxor and Karnak Temples: $10
- Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Private Day Tour: $10
- Private Half-Day tour to Karnak temple: $10
- Half Day East Bank Tour to Luxor and Karnak Temples: $10
- Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Day Tour: $10
Tours and Activities in Accra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:
- Makola Market Walking Tour: $41
- African Alcoholic Drinks Tasting Experience: $50
- Accra Guided City Tour Experience: $60
- Experience the Beauty, History and the Culture Of Accra in a Day: $65
- Half-Day Private Tour of Nima Market with Pick Up: $65
- Accra Explored: A Full-Day Private City Tour for Culture Seekers : $80
- Malabu Guided Tour: $80
- Accra City Tour Experience: $80
- Accra Luxury Beachfront Experience : $81
- Western Used Cloth & African print Market in Accra Tour: $85
- Private Makola Market & Art Centre Sightseeing & Shopping : $85
- Half Day Fantasy Coffins and Art Tour in Accra.: $90
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $3.10Accra $5.30
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Accra, we can see that Accra 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 Accra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Accra 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 Luxor Expensive? and Is Accra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Accra?
Accra has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Luxor. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Accra, 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 Luxor or Accra?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Luxor or Accra in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Accra. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Luxor usually receives less rain than Accra. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Accra receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
It's very hot in Luxor this time of the year. Luxor is a little warmer than Accra in the summer. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Accra fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Accra 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Accra in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Accra. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year.
Luxor usually gets less rain in October than Accra. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Accra receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the autumn, Luxor is around the same temperature as Accra. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Luxor in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Accra averages at about 26°C (79°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Accra 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Accra in the Winter?
Both Accra and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Accra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Luxor usually receives less rain than Accra. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Accra receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In January, Luxor is generally much colder than Accra. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 14°C (57°F), and Accra fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Accra 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Accra in the Spring?
Both Accra and Luxor during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Luxor because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round.
Accra gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Luxor usually gets less rain in April than Accra. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Accra receives 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
Luxor is cooler than Accra in the spring. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in April, and Accra fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Accra 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Accra and Luxor
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
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