Luxor travel guide
Luxor Tourism | Luxor Guide
You're Going to Love Luxor
With a population of 422,407, Luxor is the largest city in Al Uqsur, Egypt by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Luxor deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Luxor
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Luxor in June, when the average temperature is 87.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 100.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 57.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 0″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Luxor, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Luxor
Plane
When flying to Luxor, you’ll arrive at Luxor (LXR), which is located 7 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Luxor from the United States departs from New York and takes around 13h 35m.
Car
Another option to get to Luxor is to pick up a car rental from Hurghada, which is about 209 km from Luxor. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Avis, among others, in Hurghada.
Bus
Bus operates bus routes to Luxor. Luxor’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Luxor
Where to stay in Luxor
From 5-star hotels such as the Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor to great affordable options like the Nile Compound, Luxor offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $39 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $339 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Luxor
Most booked hotels in Luxor
Renting a car in Luxor
Renting a car in Luxor costs $64 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $1.06 per gallon in Luxor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $12.72 and $16.96. The most frequently booked car type in Luxor is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 10% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.