A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Luxor vs. Segovia for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Luxor or Segovia?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Luxor or Segovia? 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 Segovia?

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.

Segovia

Segovia is a historic town of Spain, predating the Roman Empire to a time of Celtic possession. The town is also capital of a province of the same name, and was declared an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 for its multitude of historic structures, including a Roman aqueduct, Gothic cathedral, and royal palace.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona.


Which place is cheaper, Segovia or Luxor?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $33, while the average daily cost in Segovia is $212. 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 Segovia in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Luxor $11
    Segovia $88
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Luxor $22
    Segovia $176
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Segovia

Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Segovia? 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.

Hotels in Luxor


Hotels in Segovia


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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 Segovia Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Luxor $5.64
    Segovia $28
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:


  • 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 Segovia

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Segovia:

  • Hot Air Balloon over Segovia with Optional Transfers from Madrid: $245
  • Private One Way Transfer from Avila to Madrid City Airport: $99
  • Private Transfer from Toledo or Avila to Madrid MAD by Minibus: $241
  • Private transfer from Segovia to Madrid city/airport: $167

Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Segovia?

Prices for flights to both Segovia 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Luxor $16
    Segovia $98

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
  • Luxor & Mummification Museums & City Tour by H. Carriage & Dinner: $70
  • 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

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Luxor $10
    Segovia $40
Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor

Here are a few typical costs in Luxor for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Boat Ride (for 2)
    $0.57
  • Temple Karnak for Two
    $2.73
  • 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 Temple Sound and Light Show Experience in Luxor: $9.00
  • Karnak Sound and Light Display Tour in Luxor (Private): $9.00
  • Private Half-Day tour to Karnak temple: $10
  • Luxor Shopping Tour : $10
  • Luxor City Tour by Horse Carriage Visit Local: $10
  • Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Day Tour: $10
  • Tour in Luxor toTemple&Habu&Deir el-Medina&Valley of the Artisans: $10

Tours and Activities in Segovia

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Segovia are as follows:

  • Guided Tour of Ávila: $3.58
  • Skip the Line Admission Ticket to Cathedral of Segovia: $5.09
  • Segovia Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.12
  • Guided Tour to Tower / Guided Tour of the Tower: $9.28
  • Segovia from the Aqueduct to the Alcazar: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
  • Legends and Mysteries DE Segovia Tour: $12
  • E-ticket to Cathedral of Segovia with Audio Tour: $17
  • Guided Tuktuk Tour with Stops and Drop-off in Ávila: $18
  • Avila Historic Old Town Walking Tour: $18
  • Segovia Alcazar Castle Entry Ticket: $20
  • Segovia Alcázar de Segovia Entry Ticket: $21
  • Combo Segovia Alcazar Castle and Tower of Juan II Entry Ticket: $24

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Luxor $3.10
    Segovia $28


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Segovia, we can see that Segovia 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 Segovia 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 Segovia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Segovia 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 Segovia Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Luxor or Segovia?

Luxor has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Segovia. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Segovia, 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.