The average price of a 7-day trip to El Faiyûm is $1,248 for a solo traveler, $2,241 for a couple, and $4,202 for a family of 4. El Faiyûm hotels range from $33 to $149 per night with an average of $57, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $340 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Cairo International Airport (CAI) are between $914 and $1,259 per person for economy flights and $2,868 to $3,951 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $23 to $41 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 El Faiyûm, EG
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CAI and stay in a El Faiyûm hotel:
- January 8th to March 18th (except the weeks of February 12th and February 19th)
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 27th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in El Faiyûm is usually early to mid September.
Average El Faiyûm Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit El Faiyûm for a week is $918-$1,780($131-$254 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $511 to $1,121 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $55 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $50 to $62 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit El Faiyûm for a week is $2,396-$3,464($342-$495 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,022 to $2,242 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $55 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $50 to $62 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit El Faiyûm for a week is $3,168-$6,292($453-$899 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,044 to $4,484 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $110 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $80 to $99 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to El Faiyûm
How cheap can you make a vacation to El Faiyûm? The cheapest trip to El Faiyûm is about $102 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 14% 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 $29.
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 El Faiyûm for a week is $715-$1,536($102-$219 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $12 to $25 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $511 to $1,121 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $33 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit El Faiyûm for a week is $1,310-$2,832($187-$405 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $50 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,022 to $2,242 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $33 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit El Faiyûm for a week is $2,572-$5,580($367-$797 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $100 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,044 to $4,484 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $66 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $60 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to El Faiyûm cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury El Faiyûm Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in El Faiyûm.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit El Faiyûm for a week is $2,155-$7,938($308-$1,134 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $90 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,354 to $3,228 for first class
Lodging: $74 to $149 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $680 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit El Faiyûm for a week is $3,866-$11,796($552-$1,685 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $180 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,708 to $6,456 for first class
Lodging: $74 to $149 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $680 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit El Faiyûm for a week is $7,732-$21,144($1,105-$3,021 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $360 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,416 to $12,912 for first class
Lodging: $148 to $298 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $510 to $952 per night for a preferred vacation rental
El Faiyûm Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in El Faiyûm is lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in El Faiyûm due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
El Faiyûm 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 El Faiyûm 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 El Faiyûm.
Flight Costs to El Faiyûm
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,259 average in early to mid August to a low of $914 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $1,119. These prices are based on millions of flights. For El Faiyûm our data includes 262 originating airports, and 141 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to El Faiyûm from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $10,926 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Borg El Arab (HBE) in Alexandria (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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In El Faiyûm, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $345, so you can easily save about 38% 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 El Faiyûm can easily cost $190 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $12 per person. Private tours can cost $370 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.