Which place is cheaper, San Juan 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 San Juan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or San Juan? 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 San Juan?
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.
San Juan
If you've ever set foot on a Caribbean cruise, you've probably spent a bit of time in San Juan, Puerto Rico. However, maybe you should consider spending more than just a port day in this beautiful and historically rich city.
As the capital and largest city in all of Puerto Rico, San Juan is home to approximately 400,000 people. Established in 1521, it is also the second oldest European-founded settlement in the Americas.
As this city fuses a historic paradise with modern day energy, it has absolutely everything to offer. Intellectual wanderers, beach bums, rainforest adventurers and radical surfers will all find plenty to do in San Juan.
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 $33San Juan $218
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $33, while the average daily cost in San Juan is $218. 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 San Juan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $11San Juan $124
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $22San Juan $248
Compare Hotels in Luxor and San Juan
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or San Juan? 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 San Juan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $5.64San Juan $14
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 Luxor To Makadi - Car And Minibus Options: $260
- Private Car And Minibus Transfer Luxor City To Soma Bay: $254
- Private Transfer Luxor To Hurghada City - Car And Minibus Options: $247
- Shared Transfer from Luxor to Aswan: $220
- Private Pickup Transfers from Luxor to Cairo by Bus : $220
- One-night Nile Cruise to Aswan with Transfer: $214
- Luxor Airport (LXR) to El Queseir - Arrival Private Transfer : $195
- Private transfer - from Luxor to Hurghada and visit Dendara en route: $192
- Transfer Luxor to Hurghada including a Quad VIP safari adventure : $180
- Vip Marsa Alam Private Transfer to Luxor: $180
Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Juan
Also for San Juan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer to Cruise Ships, Hotels, Airbnb in San Juan: $76
- Arrival Private Transfer SJU Airport to Old San Juan by Sedan: $120
- Carabali Rain Forest Round Trip Private Taxi Transfer: $200
- Departure Transfer from Old San Juan to to SJU Airport by Car: $86
- Double ATV Adventure: Private Hacienda Experience with Transfer: $289
- Premium Transfer in Airport, Hotel, Airbnb, Cruise: $25
- Private Airport Transfers to Ceiba Ferry Terminal and Airport: $155
- Private Departure Transfer - Hotel / Accommodation to San Juan Airport: $22
- Private Transfer Puerto Rico:To or From Airports, Hotels &Cruises: $33
- Private Transfer from SJU Airport to Cruise Port Roundtrip Servic: $109
- Private Transfer from SJU Airport to San Juan / Rio Grande: $115
- Private Transfer from or to San Juan and Ceiba Ferry: $93
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or San Juan?
Prices for flights to both San Juan 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 $16San Juan $62
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 San Juan
For San Juan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Authentic Flavors of San Juan Food Tour: $165
- FlyDining: Sunset & City Lights Dinner Over Old San Juan: $165
- Morning Old San Juan Food Tour: $169
- Cooking and Connecting with a Local in Puerto Rico: $173
- Savor the Sunset: Old San Juan Walking Food Tour: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $10San Juan $49
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:
- 2 Days Sightseeing Tour of Luxor Highlights: $120
- Adventure Hot Air Balloon Ride Tour in Luxor: $79
- Aswan and Abu Simbel private 2 days tour from Luxor : $220
- Balloon Experience with Personalized Photography: $120
- Balloon Tour and Sunset Felucca Ride in Luxor with Luxor Tour: $189
- Balloon, Tour of Temples West Bank and Carter House in Luxor : $54
- 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 Hathor Temple at Dendera from Luxor by car: $90
- Day Tour to Karnak temple and luxor temple from luxor: $77
- Day tour to Aswan from Luxo visit Edfu,Kom Ombo,Phila Temples & Aswan dam.: $276
Typical Entertainment Prices in San Juan
For San Juan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Horseback Riding Tour$40
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Full Day Snorkeling Trip$100
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1 Hr Windsurfing Lesson$75
Tours and Activities in San Juan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for San Juan.
- Transportation in San Juan, Isla verde, Condado, Hotels, Cruises & Airbnb's SJU: $14
- San Juan Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $17
- Eco Friendly Farming Tour to Explore Dorado's Most Beautiful Farm: $20
- Discover Superb Self-Guided Audio Tour: $20
- Group Transportation in airport, cruise ships, hotels, bnb's in San Juan, PR: $23
- Old San Juan Walking Tour with a Local Certified Guide: $25
- San Juan Ghost Tour: Shrieks in the Sugarcane: $32
- Old San Juan Walking Tour: $39
- Old San Juan City Walking Tour: $39
- Historic Old San Juan Sunset Walking Tour: $39
- Top Rated El Yunque Rainforest & Waterslide – VIP SmallGroup Tour: $45
- Ron del Barrilito Heritage Skip-the-Line Tour: $46
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $3.10San Juan $12
Sample the Local Flavors in San Juan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in San Juan:
- Old San Juan Bar Crawl: Experience Local Hotspots: $65
- The Pinones Pub crawl Bar crawl : $70
- Local Puerto Rican Rum Distillery Tour - Ron Pepon: $90
- Puerto Rico's First and Only Craft Beer Brewery Tour! : $99
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and San Juan, we can see that San Juan 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 San Juan 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 San Juan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in San Juan 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 San Juan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or San Juan?
Luxor has a larger population, and is about 1% larger than the population of San Juan. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and San Juan, 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 San Juan?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Luxor or San Juan in the Summer?
Both San Juan 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to San Juan year-round.
Luxor usually gets less rain in July than San Juan. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
Luxor can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Luxor is generally a little warmer than San Juan. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 33°C (91°F), and San Juan fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)San Juan 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Luxor or San Juan in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and San Juan. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. San Juan attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
San Juan receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Luxor usually receives less rain than San Juan. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Luxor is cooler than San Juan in the autumn. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and San Juan fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)San Juan 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Luxor or San Juan in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Luxor as well as San Juan. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to San Juan throughout the year.
Luxor usually gets less rain in January than San Juan. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Luxor is much colder than San Juan. Typically, the winter temperatures in Luxor in January average around 14°C (57°F), and San Juan averages at about 25°C (77°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)San Juan 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Luxor or San Juan in the Spring?
Both San Juan and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to San Juan because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Luxor usually receives less rain than San Juan. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In April, Luxor is generally around the same temperature as San Juan. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 25°C (77°F), and San Juan fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)San Juan 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for San Juan and Luxor
| Luxor | San Juan | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 69 mm (2.7 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) | 28°C (82°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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