The average price of a 7-day trip to Alexandria is $2,014 for a solo traveler, $3,617 for a couple, and $6,781 for a family of 4. Alexandria hotels range from $54 to $247 per night with an average of $95, while most vacation rentals will cost $40 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) are between $1,055 and $2,218 per person for economy flights and $3,311 to $6,960 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $83 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 Alexandria, EG
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HBE and stay in a Alexandria hotel:
- January 1st to February 25th (except the week of February 12th)
- August 6th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Alexandria is usually early October.
Average Alexandria Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Alexandria for a week is $1,283-$3,185($183-$455 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $83 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $582 to $1,974 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Alexandria for a week is $3,098-$6,228($443-$890 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $166 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,164 to $3,948 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Alexandria for a week is $4,250-$11,312($607-$1,616 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $332 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,328 to $7,896 for economy
Lodging: $138 to $182 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $129 to $168 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Alexandria
How cheap can you make a vacation to Alexandria? The cheapest trip to Alexandria is about $120 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 8% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $44.
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 Alexandria for a week is $842-$2,585($120-$369 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $582 to $1,974 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Alexandria for a week is $1,564-$4,846($223-$692 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,164 to $3,948 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Alexandria for a week is $3,068-$9,692($438-$1,385 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,328 to $7,896 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $108 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $70 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Alexandria cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Alexandria Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Alexandria.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Alexandria for a week is $2,588-$11,774($370-$1,682 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $174 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,310 to $4,856 for first class
Lodging: $122 to $247 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $950 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Alexandria for a week is $4,444-$17,848($635-$2,550 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $348 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,620 to $9,712 for first class
Lodging: $122 to $247 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $950 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Alexandria for a week is $8,888-$33,416($1,270-$4,774 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $312 to $696 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,240 to $19,424 for first class
Lodging: $244 to $494 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $700 to $1,520 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Alexandria Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Alexandria is about average than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Alexandria due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Alexandria 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 Alexandria 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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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Alexandria.
Flight Costs to Alexandria
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,218 average in early March to a low of $1,055 in early October. Median flight price is $1,157. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Alexandria our data includes 84 originating airports, and 64 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Alexandria from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $15,985 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Cairo International (CAI) in Cairo (Egypt) at an average of just $108.
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 Friday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Alexandria, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,163, so you can easily save about 110% 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 Alexandria can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $615 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.