Which place is cheaper, Pisa 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 Pisa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Pisa? 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 Pisa?
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.
Pisa
Located in Tuscany, Pisa is most famous for its Leaning Tower. The city has a population of about 100,000 people and there are a surprising number of impressive sights that you might miss if you simply pass through to see the tower. There are many architectural and artistic sights that make the city noteworthy as well. The atmosphere of Pisa is also influenced by its university. Of the 100,000 person population, about 60,000 are students. The students bring the city to life with many parties, shows, and interesting cultural events. They stay active into the night and entertainment options are not limited. The student presence is most obvious once you're outside of the touristy Campo dei Miracoli.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Italy.
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Luxor Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $33Pisa $280
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $33, while the average daily cost in Pisa is $280. 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 Pisa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $11Pisa $122
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $22Pisa $244
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Pisa
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Pisa? 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 Pisa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $5.64Pisa $52
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:
- 3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan with Transfers and Meals: $643
- Comfortable Private Transfer from Luxor to El Cairo: $299
- Private Transfer from Luxor to Aswan: $270
- Private Transfer Luxor To El Gouna - Car And Minibus Options: $260
- Private Transfer Luxor To Makadi - Car And Minibus Options: $260
- Private Transfer Luxor To Sahl Hasheesh - Car & Minibus Options: $260
- Private Car And Minibus Transfer Luxor City To Soma Bay: $253
- Private Transfer Luxor To Hurghada City - Car And Minibus Options: $247
- Shared Transfer from Luxor to Aswan: $220
- One-night Nile Cruise to Aswan with Transfer: $214
- Luxor Airport (LXR) to El Queseir - Arrival Private Transfer : $195
- One Way Private Transfer from Luxor to Aswan by Car: $180
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pisa
Also for Pisa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Florence: Private Transfer from Pisa Airport (PSA): $432
- PRIVATE TRANSFER: from Pisa to Florence with private chauffeur: $118
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to Florence - Arrival Private Transfer: $135
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to Florence - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $270
- Pisa Airport to Florence Private Transfer: $151
- Pisa Airport: Transfer to/from Pisa Central Railway Station: $7.58
- Pisa Private Transfer from Pisa Airport to City centre: $128
- Pisa Private Transfer from Pisa city centre to Pisa Airport: $143
- Pisa hotels to Livorno Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $143
- Pisa to Florence Airport (FLR) - Departure Private Transfer: $173
- Train Transfer from Pisa Airport to San Giusto/Aurelia: $7.58
- Private Arrival Transfer: Pisa Airport to Florence Hotel: $241
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Pisa?
Prices for flights to both Pisa 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 $16Pisa $120
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
Typical Food Prices in Pisa
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Pisa:
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Dinner$88
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pisa
For Pisa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Chianni: wine and oil tasting with lunch or dinner: $59
- Pisa’s Ultimate Food Tour: Full Tuscan Meal by Do Eat Better: $89
- Dining experience at a local's home in Pontedera with cooking demo: $102
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Carrara with Show Cooking: $102
- Ultimate Food Tour with Full Tuscan Meal with a Local: $104
- Pisa Private Cooking Class: $106
- Authentic Full dinner & Wine Experience with a Sommelier in Pisa: $112
- Pisa Traditional Food Tour: $142
- Private Show Cooking and Social Dining Experience: $152
- Private Home-made Pasta Cooking Class: $152
- Private Home-Made Pasta Cooking Class in Pisa.: $155
- Hands-On Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $169
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $10Pisa $50
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
Tours and Activities in Pisa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pisa.
- Pisa Leaning Tower and Cathedral Official Entry Ticket: $18
- The Electric Minibus Experience: $19
- Guided Walking Tour with Optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $21
- Cathedral Guided Tour & Optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $22
- Leaning Tower Pisa Complex Entry Ticket without Tower Climb: $23
- Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide: $23
- Pisa Leaning Tower & Cathedral Official Ticket & Audio Guide: $23
- Camposanto and Cathedral Entry Tickets and Audio Guide: $23
- Square of Miracles guided tour with Leaning Tower ticket (option): $24
- Pisa guided tour of Piazza del Duomo: $24
- Pisa Leaning Tower Official Entry Ticket: $24
- Flexible Ticket to Pisa Complex All Attraction except Tower Climb: $24
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $3.10Pisa $24
Sample the Local Flavors in Pisa
Also in Pisa, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Winery Tour and Wine Tasting with Local Food Pairing: $41
- Wine Tasting with Local Bites in Pisa near the Tower: $46
- Wine Tasting with Local Bites in Pisa near the Tower: $47
- Soiana: Vineyard & Cellar Tour with Wine Tasting near Pisa: $52
- Cathedral Guided Tour & Wine Tasting & Optional Tower: $85
- From Pisa or Lucca: Half-Day Tuscany Chianti Wine Tasting: $98
- Chianti Half-day Wine Tour in the Tuscan's Hills from Pisa: $106
- Guided tour in San Miniato and wine tasting!: $108
- Tuscan Wine Tour by van from Pisa: $185
- Chianti Classico Wine Tour and San Gimignano Visit Half Day: $215
- "Ramble Through The Rolling Hills Of Chianti" with lunch & Wine Tastings: $299
- PRIVATE TOUR: Full-Day in Volterra & San Gimignano with Wine Tasting Experience: $299
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Pisa, we can see that Pisa 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 Pisa 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 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 Pisa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pisa 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 Pisa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Pisa?
Luxor has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Pisa. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Pisa, 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 Pisa?
Pisa 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 Luxor or Pisa in the Summer?
Both Pisa and Luxor during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Luxor because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the beaches and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Pisa this time of year.
It's very hot in Luxor this time of the year. Luxor is a little warmer than Pisa in the summer. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Pisa fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in July than Pisa. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Pisa 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Pisa in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Pisa. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Also, many travelers come to Pisa for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Luxor is a little warmer than Pisa. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Luxor in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Pisa averages at about 17°C (63°F).
Pisa receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Luxor usually receives less rain than Pisa. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Pisa 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Pisa in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Pisa. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Pisa in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Luxor is generally much warmer than Pisa. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 14°C (57°F), and Pisa fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in January than Pisa. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Pisa 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Pisa in the Spring?
Both Pisa and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Pisa for the beaches and the natural beauty during these months.
Luxor is much warmer than Pisa in the spring. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in April, and Pisa fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pisa. In April, Luxor usually receives less rain than Pisa. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Pisa 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Pisa and Luxor
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
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.