Luxor is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Luxor works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Luxor, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 1 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Luxor, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
| Hotels from | €27/night |
| Options nearby | 20 |
| Nearest city | Aswan, 245 km |
| Activities from | €5.42 |
| Airport | No |
Where to stay
Accommodation in Luxor starts at around €27 per night, with a typical rate near €53 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels
- Queens Valley Hotel, Restaurants, Bars and Spa Luxor, 3-star, guest rating 10 from 24 reviews, from €33 per night
- Malkata House - Boutique hotel and restaurant, guest rating 9.6 from 748 reviews, from €147 per night
- Amon Hotel, guest rating 9.4 from 119 reviews, from €23 per night
- Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa, 5-star, guest rating 9.4 from 126 reviews, from €166 per night
- Jewel Howard Carter Hotel, guest rating 9.1 from 459 reviews, from €27 per night
Private Luxor Airport Transfer: Arrival or Departure
from €5
Day trips & routes
- Aswan — about 245 km, 3h 24m drive
Fastest option is Aswan: 3h 24m by car.
Things to see
- "Full Day Private Luxor East & West Bank Tour With Egyptian Lunch", rated 5 from 292 reviews, from €178.65
- "Private Luxor Airport Transfer: Arrival or Departure", rated 5 from 97 reviews, from €5.42
- "Private tour Full-Day Luxor Highlights East and West Banks", rated 5 from 86 reviews, from €35.73
- "Karnak And Luxor Temples Private Tour", rated 5 from 77 reviews, from €54.49
- "Luxor Half day Valley Of The King and Hatshepsut and Memnon", rated 5 from 72 reviews, from €13.4
Karnak And Luxor Temples Private Tour
from €54
Getting there and around
Luxor has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 1 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Luxor is around €53, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
Car rental essentials
To rent a car in Luxor you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 1 route worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Egypt, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
All-Inclusive Full Day To Explore Luxor's East & West Bank
from €80