Budget · Luxor · Egypt
Luxor on a budget
What a trip to Luxor really costs, and where the savings are.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Luxor is affordable for most international visitors. Budget roughly $30–$60 per person per day on a tight budget, $80–$170 mid-range and $250–$700 for luxury, excluding flights. Hotel prices are usually lowest in June–August.
Key facts
- Budget traveller
- $30–$60 a day
- Mid-range
- $80–$170 a day
- Luxury
- $250–$700 a day
- Local currency
- EGP
- Free sights
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Daily budget and trip cost
AMZBooking estimates per person in US dollars, excluding flights, reviewed October 2026. Accommodation is the biggest variable; prices rise in peak months.
| Style | Per day | 3 days | 5 days | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $30–$60 | $90–$180 | $150–$300 | $210–$420 |
| Mid-range | $80–$170 | $240–$510 | $400–$850 | $560–$1,190 |
| Luxury | $250–$700 | $750–$2,100 | $1,250–$3,500 | $1,750–$4,900 |
Typical prices
Approximate prices in Luxor, October 2026. They change; use them for planning, not as quotes.
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Public ferry across the Nile | about EGP 10–20 |
| Ful or ta'ameya sandwich | about EGP 10–30 |
| Bowl of koshari | about EGP 30–80 |
| Karnak Temple ticket for foreign visitors | about EGP 450–700 |
| Valley of the Kings ticket (three tombs) | about EGP 700–1,000 |
| Half-day West Bank taxi with driver | about EGP 600–1,200 |
| Sunrise balloon flight | about $60–$150 per person |
| One-hour felucca sail | about EGP 300–600 per boat |
Money-saving tips
- Carry small notes for tips, ferry fares and snacks; change for large notes is often short.
- Use the public ferry instead of private motorboats to cross the Nile.
- Share a West Bank driver with other travellers from your hotel to split the cost.
- Consider the Luxor Pass only if you plan several days of intensive sightseeing including premium tombs.
- Visit in October, November or March for good weather at lower prices than December and January.
- Agree all prices for taxis, carriages and feluccas before you set off.
Free things to do
- Colossi of Memnon — Two seated stone statues of Amenhotep III, each about 18 metres tall, are all that remains above ground of his vast mortuary temple.
- Luxor souq — The covered tourist market runs inland from Luxor Temple, selling spices, scarves, galabiyas, alabaster and papyrus, with more local stalls of fruit, vegetables and household goods further in.
Where to stay on a budget
$ · Best for budget, solo travellers and food lovers
Souq and station area
Market lanes, budget hotels and local cafés behind Luxor Temple
$$ · Best for culture and quiet stays
Karnak
The northern end of town around the great temple complex
$ · Best for budget, quiet stays, couples and solo travellers
West Bank Gezira
Village guesthouses and rooftop cafés by the West Bank ferry landing
Eating well for less
- Ful medames — Street carts and small cafés around the souq and station in the morning.
- Ta'ameya — Sandwich shops around the souq and Television Street.
- Aish shamsi — West Bank villages and local bakeries; some guesthouses serve it at breakfast.
Getting around for less
Luxor Pass
A multi-day ticket covering most Luxor sites, including some premium tombs, sold to foreign visitors; it pays off only for intensive sightseeing over several days.
Questions travellers ask
+How much does a trip to Luxor cost?
About $400–$850 per person for five days mid-range, excluding flights (estimate), or $150–$300 on a tight budget.
+Is Luxor expensive?
It is affordable for international visitors. Carry small notes for tips, ferry fares and snacks; change for large notes is often short.
+How much money do I need per day in Luxor?
Roughly $30–$60 on a budget and $80–$170 mid-range (estimates).
+When are hotel prices lowest in Luxor?
Usually in June–August.