Which place is cheaper, Riga 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 Riga?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Riga? 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 Riga?
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.
Riga
Riga is the vibrant capital city of Latvia. It continues to gain popularity as a tourist destination in part because it is the base for the airline Air Baltic. This affordable airline offers discount flights around Europe and most of these flights pass through Riga with a forced overnight layover. This encourages travelers to visit this fascinating city for at least a night or two.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, and The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt.
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Luxor Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $33Riga $143
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $33, while the average daily cost in Riga is $143. 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 Riga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $11Riga $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $22Riga $122
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Riga
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Riga? 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 Riga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $5.64Riga $11
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
- Private Transfer from & to Luxor Airport from Any Hotel in Luxor: $6.00
- "Pet-Friendly Private Transfer: Luxor Station to Hotel": $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
- Luxor Airport Departure: Convenient Private Hotel Transfer: $7.00
- Private Transfer From/To Luxor International Airport: $7.00
- Luxor Airport Transfer to Hotel: $7.02
- Pick up Transfers From Luxor Airport To Luxor Hotels: $7.50
- Airport Transfer from Luxor Airport to Luxor Hotels: $8.36
- Transfer from Luxor Airport or Hotel: $9.50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Riga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Riga:
- Arrival Private Transfer from Riga Airport RIX to Riga City by Minivan: $51
- Departure Transfer from Riga to Riga Airport RIX by Car or Van: $68
- From Cesis and Sigulda Day Trip with Hotel Transfers: $164
- From Private Transfer to Tallinn: $563
- From Private Transfer to Tallinn with Sightseeing: $503
- From Private Transfer to Vilnius with Sightseeing: $468
- Private Transfer From Riga Airport To Riga City Center: $90
- Private Transfer Riga International Airport RIX to Jurmala City: $51
- Private Transfer from Riga Airport (RIX) to Riga Cruise Port: $60
- Private Transfer from Riga Airport to Riga City: $78
- Private Transfer to anywhere in Riga Center: $60
- Private transfer Riga - Hill of Crosses - Riga: $138
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Riga?
Prices for flights to both Riga 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 $16Riga $67
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 Riga
Some typical examples of dining costs in Riga are as follows:
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Fast Food Lunch$6.76
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Riga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Riga.
- Central Market Traditional Food Tour in a Small Group: $41
- Central Market Latvian Food Tour: $53
- Khinkali and Pelmeni Cooking Master Class: $70
- Exclusive Igloo for Lunches, Dinners and Events: $72
- Latvian Art Museum, Dinner, and Black Balsam Tasting: $210
- Pizza Making Master Class in Riga: $251
- Traditional Latvian Dinner with Private Folk Show: $252
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $10Riga $16
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
- Historical Day Tour To Luxor And Mummification Museums: $8.00
- Day Tour To Habu Temple Valley Of Workers And Queens: $8.00
- Historic Corniche Walking Experience with Refreshment: $8.00
- Luxor Day Tour: Explore Dendara & Abydos Temples: $8.19
- Private Half-Day Tour: Exploring Luxor's East Bank: $8.50
- Half Day Tour: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple & Mamnon: $9.00
- Half Day Tour: Valley of the kings & Hatshepsut Temple and Memnon: $9.00
- Private Guided Tour of Karnak and Luxor Temples: $9.00
- Explore Luxor in amazing City Tour, Horse carriage : $9.00
- Karnak Sound and Light Display Tour in Luxor (Private): $9.00
Tours and Activities in Riga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Riga are as follows:
- An audio tour of Old from St Peter's Church to the Monument of Freedom: $6.99
- Entrance Ticket - House of the Black Heads: $8.21
- Canal Boat Tour with Welcome Drink & Audio Guide: $8.21
- Panorama Riga Observation Deck Ticket: $9.38
- Old Town Electrobus Tour + Audio Guide & Drink: $9.38
- Riga Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.57
- Riga Canal and Daugava Boat Tour with Welcome Drink & Audio Guide: $9.58
- Evening or Sunset Boat Tour with Welcome Drink: $10
- Rowing boats and Pedal boat rental - River Cruises Latvia: $11
- Riga English Self-guided Audio Tour on your Phone: $11
- Evening or Sunset Boat Tour with Drink and Audio Guide: $11
- Riga Golden Autumn Canal & River Cruise | River Cruises LV: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $3.10Riga $23
Sample the Local Flavors in Riga
Also in Riga, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Old town pub & bar crawl, hidden gems, and local party: $21
- Pub Crawl with Local Guide: $29
- Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting in Riga: $35
- Riga Pub Crawl: $41
- Latvian Brewery Visit & 5 Beer tasting: $47
- Riga Evening Adventure: Pub Crawl & Games Night: $50
- Game Night & Pub Crawl: $52
- Riga Happy Hour Pub Crawl: $59
- Riga Brewery Tour: $59
- Prosecco Bike & Pub Crawl: $65
- Riga Brewery Tour: $77
- Riga's Old Town Beer Bike Tour & Guided Pub Crawl: $94
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Riga, we can see that Riga 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 Riga 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 Riga would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Riga 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 Riga Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Riga?
Riga has a larger population, and is about 76% larger than the population of Luxor. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Riga, 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 Riga?
Riga 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 Riga in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Riga. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Furthermore, the city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Riga this time of year.
It's very hot in Luxor this time of the year. Luxor is much warmer than Riga in the summer. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Riga fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In July, Luxor usually receives less rain than Riga. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Riga receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Riga 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Riga in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Riga. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Riga for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Luxor is much warmer than Riga. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Luxor in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Riga averages at about 7°C (45°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in October than Riga. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Riga receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Riga 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Riga in the Winter?
Both Riga and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Riga in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Riga can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Luxor is generally much warmer than Riga. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 14°C (57°F), and Riga fluctuates around -5°C (23°F).
In January, Luxor usually receives less rain than Riga. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Riga receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Riga -5°C (23°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Riga in the Spring?
Both Riga 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. Also, most visitors come to Riga for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
Luxor is much warmer than Riga in the spring. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in April, and Riga fluctuates around 5°C (42°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in April than Riga. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Riga receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Riga 5°C (42°F)
Typical Weather for Riga and Luxor
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | -5°C (23°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | -4°C (24°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 49 mm (1.9 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.