You can bring up to 10,000 USD or the equivalent in foreign currency and then swap it for Egyptian pounds at a currency exchange. Currency exchanges are found in all airports and many big hotels. Banks will also exchange foreign notes.
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A budget traveler can expect to spend around $30 to $50 per day in Egypt, while a mid-range traveler can expect to spend around $50 to $100 per day. It is important to plan ahead and research activities and costs to create a budget that works for you.
The Egyptian Tourism Authority advises that travelers are not allowed to bring more than 5,000 EGP (approximately 320 USD) into the country in local currency. You can bring up to 10,000 USD or the equivalent in foreign currency and then swap it for Egyptian pounds at a currency exchange.
Currency informationCoins are in denominations of 25, 20, 10 and 5 piastres. British pounds sterling, Euros and the US Dollar are accepted everywhere although change may be given in Egyptian pounds.
While Euros, dollars, and sterling notes are widely accepted, opting for Egyptian pounds can stretch your funds further, especially when buying smaller items, such as toiletries, water, snacks, souvenirs.
Dining out in EgyptExpect to pay around £2.15 for a meal for one in a low-key eaterie in Hurghada and £3 in Cairo. Prices increase to £4.50 for a three-course meal for one in finer surroundings in Hurghada, and £7.60 in the capital.
A budget traveler can expect to spend around $30 to $50 per day in Egypt, while a mid-range traveler can expect to spend around $50 to $100 per day. It is important to plan ahead and research activities and costs to create a budget that works for you.
2egp is the best price i have found for a can of coke. Most shops seem to charge 3.50 to 4 egp to tourists. My familly consists of 5 people so these sort of individual price items makes a difference. Most of my stay in egypt I have been paying 3.50-4 egp for can of coke.
January and February are definitely the best value months in terms of Egypt last minute travel deals. Travelers who adore a cooler Israel and Egypt, who do not want to spend their entire trip lying in the sun, go there time after time during these months.
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.
It is cheapest to visit Egypt during the low season or summer months (May to August). But if you want value for your buck then the shoulder months of March, April and September are ideal for Egypt. If you plan your itinerary around Egypt's weather, you can have a perfect budget-friendly vacation around this time.