Is 10 EGP a good tip?

Budget around 10-15% of the treatment price. That means that for a massage costing you 100 Egyptian pound, you might consider leaving a tip of 10 Egyptian pounds if the service was average, or as you'd expect - or say thanks with a 15% tip if the therapist provided an outstanding treatment.



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Tipping your local leader in Egypt The amount is entirely a personal preference, however the equivalent of USD 2–4 per person, per day, is a commonly used guideline. Of course, you are free to tip more or less as you see fit, depending on your perception of service quality and the length of your trip.

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Customary Tipping Amounts in Egypt For tour guides, a tip of 100-200 Egyptian pounds per day is customary, depending on the length and quality of the tour. For taxi drivers, rounding up the fare is sufficient, although you may choose to add an additional 5-10 Egyptian pounds for exceptional service.

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A good rule of thumb here is to tip at least 10%. Also, feel free to raise that if you get stellar service. Again, these servers make very little per hour. Think of it like this: If everyone tipped just one extra dollar, it would make a big difference for the server.

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15% is appropriate for average service ; 20% if your server is above average. You should feel free to tip above 20% if you received excellent service. If you received poor service, it is better to talk to the manager than skip on the tip. Leaving no tip does not correct the problem of poor service.

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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.

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Money Matters US dollars are widely accepted in major tourist establishments, hotels, and souvenir shops. There are no restrictions on the amount of foreign currency or travelers cheques which may be brought into the country.

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