Average cost of trip to Egypt
Accommodation, food, transport and entertainment costs in Egypt
Updated May 16, 2021How much money are you going to need for your trip to Egypt? You should plan to spend around ج.م.6,917.46 ($224.30) per day on your trip to Egypt for one person and ج.م.10,288.29 ($333.60) for two when traveling. This budget includes accommodation costs for 2 adults in a good 4-star hotel (ج.م.3,546.62 $115.00), lunch in a local restaurant, street food and drinks for a day (ج.م.5,691.25 $184.54) and some entertainment (ج.م.1,050.42 $34.06) for two. Find more about Egypt travel budget in 2020 below.
How much will a one-week trip to Egypt cost? The average one-week vacaction cost to Egypt is around ج.م.73,812.23 ($2,393.38) for one person and around ج.م.117,832.53 ($3,820.74) for a couple including flights. March is the cheapest month to go to Egypt.
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💰 Is it expensive to visit Egypt?
A lot of people want to visit Egypt and wonder what the budget would be like. Like with any vacation, the cost depends on where you’re flying from, what kind of accommodations you’re looking for and what you want to see or how you want to spend time. We're colleting all these travel costs from other travellers just like you, so you can make a better estimate of the budget for a trip that matches your own preferences.
✈ Cost of flights to Egypt from
How much does it cost to fly to Egypt? High season for flights to Egypt spans from July to August — prepare to pay $632.00 and more for your return flight to Egypt. The period from January to June is considered the low season and the average fares for flights are generally cheaper: you can usually get a return flight for about $477.00 on average. And if you're lucky, you can even find a better deal!
🛏 Average prices for accommodation in Egypt
How much do hotels charge per night in Egypt? High season in Egypt runs from April to May. One night in a mid-range hotel during these months costs around $134.00. Low season spans from October to October. You can get a room for a night for as low as $60.00. Some nice bargains are usually also available, especially at the higher end resorts.
3*, 4* Hotels. Double rooms in 3*, 4* Hotels cost around $136.91 per night, but prices can go up to -2% higher during high season.
AirBnB. Double rooms in AirBnB cost around $54.55 per night, but prices can go up to 145% higher during high season.
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🍲 Average prices for food and eating out in Egypt
How much does food in Egypt cost? The average cost of food and drinks in Egypt is ج.م.0.00 ($0.00) per day for one person. An average street food meal in Egypt would cost you around ج.م.1,463.98 ($47.47). A sit-in dinner for two people would cost around ج.م.96.22 ($3.12). Lunch in a mid-range cafe or restaurant would cost you something between the two.
How much do drinks cost? A bottle of water in Egypt is around ج.م.4.93 ($0.16). A soft drink is around ج.م.10.49 ($0.34) when you buy it in a supermarket. A beer would cost you around ج.م.97.76 ($3.17) when you buy it in a bar. Alcoholic cocktails in bars and night clubs are ج.م.19.43 ($0.63) per cocktail.
Type | Average Price | Add Your Input! |
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Supermarket Drinks | ||
🥤 Soft Drink | ج.م.10.49 ≈$0.34 | |
🍺 Beer | — | |
💧 Bottle of Water | ج.م.4.93 ≈$0.16 | |
Bar Drinks | ||
🥤 Soft Drink | — | |
🍺 Beer | ج.م.97.76 ≈$3.17 | |
🍹 Alcoholic Cocktail | ج.م.19.43 ≈$0.63 | |
Meals | ||
🍽 Dinner for Two | ج.م.96.22 ≈$3.12 | |
🌯 Street Food | ج.م.1,463.98 ≈$47.47 | |
🍿 Local Snack | — |
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April 23, 2020 | 🍹 Alcoholic Cocktail | ج.م.19.50 $0.63 |
April 23, 2020 | 💧 Bottle of Water | ج.م.3.94 $0.13 |
April 23, 2020 | 🍽 Dinner for Two | ج.م.95.00 $3.08 |
April 23, 2020 | 🌯 Street Food | ج.م.1,464.91 $47.50 |
April 23, 2020 | 🍽 Dinner for Two | ج.م.98.00 $3.18 |
April 23, 2020 | 🍽 Dinner for Two | ج.م.107.63 $3.49 |
April 23, 2020 | 🍽 Dinner for Two | ج.م.587.51 $19.05 |
April 23, 2020 | 🍺 Beer | ج.م.97.76 $3.17 |
April 23, 2020 | 🥤 Soft Drink | ج.م.10.79 $0.35 |
April 23, 2020 | 💧 Bottle of Water | ج.م.6.78 $0.22 |
🏛 Average prices for entertainment in Egypt
What are the prices for entertainment and activities in Egypt?
Type | Average Price |
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🏰 Group Tour | — |
🏛 Museum | — |
🤹 Show or Theatre | ج.م.142.17 ≈$4.61 |
🕺 Night Club | — |
🏄 Experience | — |
Added | Type of Entertainment of Activity | Price, EGP |
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April 23, 2020 | 🤹 Show or Theatre | ج.م.128.00 $4.15 |
April 23, 2020 | 🤹 Show or Theatre | ج.م.156.67 $5.08 |
April 20, 2020 | 🤹 Show or Theatre | ج.م.128.00 $4.15 |
🚌 Average prices for transport and car rentals in Egypt
How much does airport transfer cost in Egypt? The average cost of a 20-minute taxi ride is approximately ج.م.32.69 ($1.06).
Type | Average Price | Add Your Input! |
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Transfers | ||
🚍 Airport Transfer | — | |
Taxi | ||
🚖 Taxi | ج.م.32.69 ≈$1.06 | |
Public Transport | ||
🚉 Public Transport | ج.م.27.14 ≈$0.88 | |
Transport Rentals | ||
🚉 Regular Car Rental, per day | — | |
🏍 Motorbike Rental, per day | — |
Added | Type of Transport | Price, EGP |
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April 23, 2020 | 🚉 Public Transport | ج.م.12.00 $0.39 |
April 23, 2020 | 🚖 Taxi | ج.م.60.00 $1.95 |
April 23, 2020 | 🚖 Taxi | ج.م.5.86 $0.19 |
April 23, 2020 | 🚉 Public Transport | ج.م.9.87 $0.32 |
April 20, 2020 | 🚉 Public Transport | ج.م.60.00 $1.95 |
April 20, 2020 | 🚖 Taxi | ج.م.60.00 $1.95 |
☀ Weather in Egypt
The hottest season in Egypt runs from May to October. The average temperature is around 36 °C. The rainy season is from February to February with average rainfall of 9mm.
🤑 Calculate your Egypt travel budget
Destination in Egypt | Total | Flight | Accomodation | Eating Out | Entertainment | Transport | Pocket Cash |
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Egypt | 2393.4 | 468 | 805 | 645.9 | 119.2 | 34.4 | 320.9 |