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City guide · Updated June 2026
Middle EastEgypt25.7° · 32.6°
Luxor,Egypt.
Ancient temples meet timeless Nile luxury in Egypt's crown jewel.
Luxor · EG
LuxorEgypt
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Luxor International Airport (LXR)NEAREST AIRPORT
Population
521,785.6
Total residents
Global rank
#759
Wanderlust index
Best time
October to April offers the most…
Peak window
Time zone
Africa/Cairo
Local time
Currency
Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Money in use
Language
Arabic
Spoken locally
01 · Overview
About Luxor
Ancient temples meet timeless Nile luxury in Egypt's crown jewel.
Luxor is home to some of the world's most impressive ancient Egyptian temples, including the iconic Karnak and Luxor Temple complexes. Straddling the Nile River, the city offers a perfect blend of archaeological wonders, vibrant bazaars, and tranquil riverside settings. Visitors can explore the legendary Valley of the Kings or relax with traditional felucca boat rides at sunset.
02 · Wanderlust scorecard
How Luxor scores
Ratings run 0 to 5 unless marked. They come from our AI-assisted research and are refreshed on a rolling basis.
4.5
/ 5
Cost of living
Affordability, 0–5. Higher means cheaper.
4.2
/ 5
Leisure
Leisure rating, 0–5.
4
Mbps
Connectivity
Median internet speed.
3.5
/ 5
Safety
Safety rating, 0–5. Higher is safer.
3.8
/ 5
Overall livability
Overall rating, 0–5.
2
/ 5
Air quality
Air-quality rating, 0–5. Higher is cleaner.
6.6
index
Index score
Wanderlust ranking, 0–10: overall, safety, internet, cost, leisure and air quality, weighted.
03 · Weather & when to go
Best time to visit Luxor
Current weather and the forecast, and the months our research rates best for a visit.
Month by month
Best months Either side Other months
Jan
Feb
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Jun
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Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sweet spot: October to April offers the most comfortable temperatures, avoiding the intense summer heat..
More cities for these months: Where to go in January · Where to go in February · Where to go in March · Where to go in October · Where to go in November · Where to go in December
04 · Things to do
Things to do in Luxor
Top sights from our AI-assisted research, and other places we have photos of.
Top sight
Temple of Hatshepsut
05 · Monthly cost of living
Cost of living in Luxor
Estimated monthly totals in USD from our AI-assisted research, one per profile. Treat them as a starting point for a budget, not a quote.
$700
estimated monthly spend · USDProfileExpat
Price references — vs. profile benchmarks
Nomadmonthly spend · USD
$850
+21%
Expatmonthly spend · USD
$700
baseline
Familymonthly spend · USD
$1,516.5
+117%
Localmonthly spend · USD
$319.4
-54%
Median fiber speeddownload · Mbps
4
Mbps
06 · Neighborhoods
Where to stay in Luxor
Neighborhoods our AI-assisted research lists as popular with visitors.
West Bank
East Bank
Downtown Luxor
Gezira District
07 · Stay & eat
Places to stay and eat in Luxor
Hotels, cafés and restaurants Wanderlust members have added for Luxor.
Places to stay
01
Malkata House - apartments & restaurant, temple of Medinat Habu, Al Bairat, Al Qarna, Egypt
Best airbnb in all of luxor! The chef there is incredible and it's the best food you'll find in all of Luxor!
Places to eat
01
Sofra, Luxor City, Luxor, Egypt
Located in Downtown Luxor, Sofra is a very chic restaurant and a rooftop cafe. The interior is beautifully decorated with antique furniture, tilework, and chandeliers. The ambiance of the restaurant will make your brunch more aesthetic. The cuisine served here is classic Egyptian cuisine mastered in traditional dishes which you will not find in modern restaurants. Their speciality is stuffed pigeon and duck. The juicy pigeon dish with a variety of side dishes is a party for your taste buds. Enjoy a traditional Egyptian meal in Sofra Restaurant with exquisite Shisha on the rooftop enjoying the beautiful view of the vibrant city.
02
Malkata House - apartments & restaurant, temple of Medinat Habu, Al Bairat, Al Qarna, Egypt
Best airbnb in all of luxor! The chef there is incredible and it's the best food you'll find in all of Luxor!
08 · Insider tips
Sights and neighbourhoods, with a tip each.
Practical tips on places from this Luxor guide, written with AI. One is free; Pro members see the rest. Double-check details before you go.
Insider tips · Wanderlust Pro
Practical tips on the sights and neighbourhoods in this Luxorguide — when to go, what most visitors miss. Written with AI about the guide's own places; double-check details before you go. Pro members see every tip.
09 · Practical notes
Practical information for Luxor
The essentials from this guide's data, in one place.
01
Getting there
- Nearest airport — Luxor International Airport (LXR)
02
Money
- Currency — Egyptian Pound (EGP)
- Affordability — 4.5/5 on the Wanderlust index (higher is cheaper)
03
Internet
- Median speed — 4 Mbps
- Internet score — 0.9/5
04
Safety
- Safety score — 3.5/5 from our AI-assisted research
05
Language
- Primary language — Arabic
06
Timing
- Best window — October to April offers the most comfortable temperatures, avoiding the intense summer heat.
- Time zone — Africa/Cairo
Questions
Frequently asked, plainly answered.
The quick answers travelers want before they commit to flights, neighborhoods, and how long to stay.
Is Luxor safe for travelers?+
Luxor has a safety rating of 3.5 out of 5.
What is the best time to visit Luxor?+
The best time to visit Luxor is October to April offers the most comfortable temperatures, avoiding the intense summer heat..
How expensive is Luxor?+
Luxor has an affordability score of 4.5 out of 5, where 5 is most affordable.
What is the internet speed in Luxor?+
Luxor has an average internet speed of 4 Mbps.
What currency does Luxor use?+
The currency used in Luxor is Egyptian Pound (EGP).
What language is spoken in Luxor?+
The primary language spoken in Luxor is Arabic.
Map
Places in Luxor on a map
Places Wanderlust members have added for Luxor.
Work-ready layer
Coworking spots and laptop-friendly anchors.
Real coworking spaces, laptop-friendly cafés, and libraries mapped near the center of the city — the closest, best-rated desks first.
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Real tradeoffs
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Traveler reviews
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