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 31 °C, and the highest can go up to 38 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 0 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Luxor, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Luxor
Plane
When flying to Luxor, you’ll arrive at Luxor (LXR), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Luxor from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 38h 30m.
Bus
Bus operates bus routes to Luxor. Luxor’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.
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 €36 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €315 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Luxor
Most booked hotels in Luxor
Hiring a car in Luxor
Expect to pay €0.27 per litre in Luxor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €3.13 and €4.17. Compact (Renault Logan or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Luxor, while also 11% cheaper than other types, on average.