How do you move around in Sharm?

There are up to the mark public transport such as microbuses and taxis and for a comfortable ride, there are car rentals as well. People can even walk for small distances and it is a great way to explore the city that is not possible when traveling microbuses or taxis.



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Getting Around Sharm El Sheikh is a small city, and many of its attractions are within walking distance. However, you'll need transportation to explore places outside the city, like Dahab or Na'am Bay. Sharm El Sheikh has an airport with domestic flights to Cairo and other cities.

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South Sinai Terrorists have also kidnapped foreign nationals. Many bombings directly targeted tourists and their transport. If you travel to South Sinai: avoid road travel outside of Sharm El Sheikh.

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Sharm El Sheikh (4 days are enough) The famous resort by the Red Sea is located at the extreme south of Sinai Peninsula. It is far from Cairo about 500 km. Sharm is very popular for the dive sites which are considered among the top dive sites in the world like Thistlegorm & Shark and Yolanda Reef.

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Through a cooperation with local taxi companies in Sharm el-Sheikh, you can order a taxi to a chosen address or your current location and be picked up in just a few minutes.

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A trip to this stretch of coastline won't cost a penny, which will be music to your ears if you're chasing free things to do. You'll find Naama Bay Beach in Sharm El Sheikh. There are plenty more attractions to experience not far away, including Aqua Blue Water Park, Sharm Old Town and Sharks Bay Beach.

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Too many tourists do, and end up making little contact with an extraordinarily friendly people. Even in response to insistent offers or demands, try to avoid being rude or aggressive in refusing. Intimate behaviour in public (kissing and cuddling) is a no-no, and even holding hands is disapproved of.

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Budgeting for Tipping in Egypt A good rule of thumb is to set aside an additional 10-15% of your total trip budget for tipping.

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Waiting around for a taxi is a thing of the past as you can simply open the SIXT app on your phone and order your taxi in just a few steps. There's no need to have cash on you to pay for your ride, as the fare will simply be charged to the credit card linked to your account.

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Summary of cost of living in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt: A family of four estimated monthly costs are 1,466.1$ (45,263.8EG£) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 416.9$ (12,871.3EG£) without rent. Sharm El Sheikh is 75.5% less expensive than New York (without rent).

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The best time to visit Sharm El Sheikh is in spring or autumn. There's an average temperature of 25°C, which is very warm but it's not overly hot or humid. If you love to swim, the Red Sea won't let you down. The waters are milder in the summer but remain warm throughout the year.

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Both places are definitely worth a visit and offer many excursions and activities as well as diving schools. I would say Hurghada is for those looking for more action, Sharm El Sheikh for a quieter holiday or with a focus on diving and snorkelling.

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In the resorts like Sharm El Sheik, Hurghada, Sinai, etc. -- shorts are fine and it is very open and flexible. This also applies to ladies for the beach areas, but going into the market area in Hurghada, for example you may be more comfortable in trousers.

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