The average price of a 7-day trip to Abu Simbel is $1,942 for a solo traveler, $3,488 for a couple, and $6,539 for a family of 4. Abu Simbel hotels range from $77 to $353 per night with an average of $173, while most vacation rentals will cost $90 to $120 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Hurghada International Airport (HRG) are between $918 and $1,409 per person for economy flights and $2,881 to $4,421 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $67 to $108 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Abu Simbel, EG
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HRG and stay in a Abu Simbel hotel:
- January 1st to February 11th
- March 26th to June 10th (except the week of May 28th)
- August 20th to October 14th
- November 26th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Abu Simbel is usually late September.
Average Abu Simbel Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Abu Simbel for a week is $1,110-$2,776($159-$397 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $67 to $108 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $515 to $1,240 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $130 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $21 to $25 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Abu Simbel for a week is $2,900-$5,110($414-$730 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $134 to $216 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,030 to $2,480 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $130 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $21 to $25 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Abu Simbel for a week is $4,128-$9,544($590-$1,363 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $268 to $432 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,060 to $4,960 for economy
Lodging: $196 to $260 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $35 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Abu Simbel
How cheap can you make a vacation to Abu Simbel? The cheapest trip to Abu Simbel is about $158 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $120 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $65.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Abu Simbel for a week is $1,108-$2,553($158-$365 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $59 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $515 to $1,240 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $77 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Abu Simbel for a week is $1,826-$4,206($261-$601 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $118 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,030 to $2,480 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $77 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Abu Simbel for a week is $3,652-$7,872($522-$1,125 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $236 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,060 to $4,960 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $154 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Abu Simbel cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Abu Simbel Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Abu Simbel.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Abu Simbel for a week is $2,819-$6,105($403-$872 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $141 to $194 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,112 to $2,629 for first class
Lodging: $173 to $353 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $120 to $240 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Abu Simbel for a week is $4,918-$10,092($703-$1,442 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $282 to $388 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,224 to $5,258 for first class
Lodging: $173 to $353 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $120 to $240 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Abu Simbel for a week is $9,476-$20,184($1,354-$2,883 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $564 to $776 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,448 to $10,516 for first class
Lodging: $346 to $706 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $336 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Abu Simbel Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Abu Simbel is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Abu Simbel due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Abu Simbel Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Abu Simbel hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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It appears there are only a few vacations rentals with very few price options in Abu Simbel.
Flight Costs to Abu Simbel
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,409 average in mid July to a low of $918 in late September. Median flight price is $619. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Abu Simbel our data includes 101 originating airports, and 91 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Abu Simbel from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $7,118 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Cairo International (CAI) in Cairo (Egypt) at an average of just $112.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Abu Simbel, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $491, so you can easily save about 54% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Abu Simbel can easily cost $440 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $879 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.