Can I tip in English pounds in Egypt?

What currency? In Egypt, it is better to tip in the local currency, i.e. in Egyptian pounds (LE) because it will cost you less, or possibly in US dollars. In Egypt when tipping in dollars, it is best to prepare banknotes of low denominations such as $ 1, $ 2, $ 5 $ 10, or a maximum of $ 20.



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In restaurants, it is customary to tip between 10-15% of the total bill. For hotel staff, such as housekeeping, bellhops, and doormen, a tip of 20-30 Egyptian pounds per service is appropriate. For tour guides, a tip of 100-200 Egyptian pounds per day is customary, depending on the length and quality of the tour.

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Budgeting for Tipping in Egypt While the amount you tip may seem small, it can add up quickly, especially if you are traveling for an extended period. A good rule of thumb is to set aside an additional 10-15% of your total trip budget for tipping.

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Japan. Unlike Spain, Japan is a country where you should not tip at all; it's actually offensive. In the majority of Japanese restaurants a bill is not brought to the table. Instead, payment is accepted at the bar, so even trying to leave a tip for the waiter can be tricky.

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It is somewhat. 100 USD are equal to 1597 LE as we speak. It hasn't always been this way. Just last year 100 USD was equivalent to almost 1800 LE and in 2010 I think it was equal to about 8 pounds.

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When traveling throughout Egypt, I highly recommend using Egyptian Pounds or credit card to pay for all purchases. Not only is it easier for Egyptian's to accept money in Egyptian Pounds (they will not need to exchange it later), tourists also often receive better prices when using Egyptian Pounds to make purchases.

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Restaurants and Dining Out According to The Takeout's advice columnist The Salty Waitress, most food industry servers prefer cash tips. They receive that money right away, instead of potentially having to wait until the next payday to receive credit card tips.

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Intimate behaviour in public (kissing and cuddling) is a no-no, and even holding hands is disapproved of.

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Alcohol is generally not offered nor is it consumed with food. Only offer alcohol to your Egyptian counterpart if you know that they consume it. It is considered offensive to offer pork to Muslims as pigs and products relating to pigs (such as pork and pig leather) are prohibited in the Islamic religion.

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If you prefer, you can simply head into your local eurochange branch to buy your Egyptian Pounds in person by exchanging GBP for EGP. With over 200 eurochange branches located across the UK, buying your EGP direct from the branch is quick and easy! Find your local branch with our branch finder.

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