Which place is cheaper, Nassau 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 Nassau?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Nassau? 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 Nassau?
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.
Nassau
There are few vacation destinations more famous than the Bahamian city of Nassau. This capital city is full of laid back locals, relaxed tourists and the iconic pastel pink government houses.
As the largest city in the Bahamas, Nassau can hold plenty of people. Not only are there hundreds of tourists on any given day, the city is also home to 260,000 people – that is 80 percent of the Bahamas' total population.
Founded around 1650, Nassau's location made it a great spot on the trade route. So great, in fact, that it also became a popular destination for pirates – including the infamous Blackbeard.
Pack light because it's going to be pretty steamy in Nassau. The climate is essentially identical to southern Florida. It is warm and humid all year with the occasional cold snap in the winter.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $33Nassau $226
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $33, while the average daily cost in Nassau is $226. 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 Nassau in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $11Nassau $108
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $22Nassau $216
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Nassau
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Nassau? 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 Nassau Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $5.64Nassau $32
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:
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Water Taxi$7.99
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Taxi to Cable Beach$25
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Taxi from Airport$30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:
- Airport Transfer Paradise Island: $118
- Airport Transfers : $58
- Atlantis Private Luxury Roundtrip Airport Transfer: $190
- Baha Mar ( Grand Hyatt, SLS, Rosewood Hotels) Private Airport Transfers : $160
- Chippies Airport/Hotel Transfers Transportation: $110
- Cruise Port Transfer with Optional Vehicle: $135
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau cruise port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $103
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $84
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau hotels -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $167
- Nassau City Escape Transfer (One Way): $50
- Nassau Cruise Port to Nassau hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $51
- Nassau Cruise Port to Nassau hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $103
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Nassau?
Prices for flights to both Nassau 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 $16Nassau $91
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 Nassau
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nassau.
- Conch Salad Cooking Lesson and Tasting in Nassau: $80
- Savor Old Nassau Dining Stroll by Tru Bahamian Food Tours: $116
- Nassau Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
- Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
- Dinner and Dancing: $130
- Authentic Bahamian Cooking Class: $135
- All Inclusive Sunset Dinner Cruise in Nassau Bahamas: $138
- Bahamian Cooking Class Lunch Experience by Tru Bahamian Food Tour: $140
- Saturday Bahamian Cooking Class in Downtown Nassau: $149
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $10Nassau $37
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Nassau are as follows:
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Jet Ski$50
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4 Hr Kayak Tour$70
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip$75
Tours and Activities in Nassau
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nassau are as follows:
- All New Tour with Seafood Snack Português & Español : $7.00
- Historical & Cultural Walking Tour: $10
- Champagne and Diamond Shopping Experience in Downtown, Bahamas: $25
- Group City Tour and Beach Experience from Cruise Port: $40
- Private Sightseeing in Fort Montagu with Crab and Seafood meal: $45
- Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours: $45
- Nassau City Tour: $46
- Big Bus Private Tour (minimum of 15): $50
- Electric Bus Tour with Food & Drink Samples: $50
- Banana Boat Adventure: $50
- Taste Tour and Capture Nassau Island Experience with Photos: $55
- Cultural Walking Tour of Downtown Nassau Attractions: $55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $3.10Nassau $19
Typical Alcohol Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Nassau are as follows:
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Cocktail$6.49
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Nassau, we can see that Nassau is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Luxor is in Africa and Nassau is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Nassau would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nassau 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 Nassau Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Nassau?
Luxor has a larger population, and is about 85% larger than the population of Nassau. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Nassau, 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 Nassau?
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 Nassau in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Nassau. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Nassau receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Luxor usually receives less rain than Nassau. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Luxor can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Luxor is generally a little warmer than Nassau. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 33°C (91°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Nassau 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Nassau in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Nassau. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Nassau. Luxor usually gets less rain in October than Nassau. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
Luxor is around the same temperature as Nassau in the autumn. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Nassau fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Nassau 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Nassau in the Winter?
Both Nassau 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 Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Luxor usually receives less rain than Nassau. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In the winter, Luxor is cooler than Nassau. Typically, the winter temperatures in Luxor in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Nassau averages at about 21°C (70°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Nassau 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Nassau in the Spring?
Both Nassau 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 Nassau year-round.
Luxor usually gets less rain in April than Nassau. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In April, Luxor is generally around the same temperature as Nassau. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 25°C (77°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Nassau 23°C (74°F)
Typical Weather for Nassau and Luxor
| Luxor | Nassau | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
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