{"id":6806,"date":"2025-12-04T09:11:37","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T09:11:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mega-adventures.com\/?p=6806"},"modified":"2025-12-04T09:12:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T09:12:37","slug":"hurghada-currency-tipping-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novatravelegypt.com\/fr\/hurghada-currency-tipping-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Money in Hurghada: Currency, Exchange, and Tipping Etiquette (2025 Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\"Should I pay in Dollars or Egyptian Pounds?\" This is the #1 question we get asked. Understanding how money works in Egypt will save you stress and, more importantly, save you money.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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At Mega Adventures<\/b>, we want you to spend your budget on fun experiences, not on bad exchange rates. Here is your complete financial guide to Hurghada.<\/p>

1. The Currency: EGP vs. USD\/Euro<\/b><\/p>

  • Official Currency:<\/b> The Egyptian Pound (EGP or LE).<\/p><\/li>

  • The Golden Rule:<\/b> Use Egyptian Pounds<\/b> for small daily expenses (supermarkets, taxis, cafes, tips). Use USD or Euros<\/b> for big-ticket items (hotel bills, visa on arrival, and sometimes tour packages).<\/p><\/li>

  • Why?<\/b> If you pay for a 50 EGP coffee with dollars, you will likely get a terrible exchange rate from the vendor. Always carry local cash for small buys.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

    2. ATMs & Exchanging Money<\/b><\/p>

    • ATMs:<\/b> They are everywhere in Hurghada (hotels, streets, malls). Most accept foreign cards (Visa\/Mastercard) and dispense Egyptian Pounds.<\/p><\/li>

    • Currency Exchange:<\/b> Avoid exchanging money at the airport if possible (rates can be lower). Use official exchange offices or banks in the city for the best rates.<\/p><\/li>

    • Cards:<\/b> Credit cards are accepted in hotels and big restaurants, but cash is king in local shops and bazaars.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

      3. Tipping (Baksheesh): How Much?<\/b> Tipping is a part of the culture in Egypt. It\u2019s not mandatory, but it is expected for good service.<\/p>

      • Restaurants:<\/b> 10-15% of the bill.<\/p><\/li>

      • Drivers\/Guides:<\/b> A small tip (50-100 EGP) shows appreciation for a safe trip.<\/p><\/li>

      • Housekeeping:<\/b> Leaving a small amount daily ensures extra care for your room.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

        Conclusion<\/b> Don’t stress about the math. Just keep a mix of small EGP notes and your foreign currency, and you’ll be fine. Have more questions? Our [24\/7 Support Team] is always here to advise you.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Dollars or Egyptian Pounds? Learn the best way to pay in Hurghada. Our 2025 guide covers currency exchange, ATMs, and the ‘Baksheesh’ (tipping) etiquette to help you spend wisely.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6766,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[180,182,181,183],"class_list":["post-6806","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hurghada-travel-guide","tag-egyptian-currency","tag-money-exchange","tag-tipping-in-egypt","tag-travel-budget","travel-monster-post","latest_post"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/novatravelegypt.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6806","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/novatravelegypt.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/novatravelegypt.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/novatravelegypt.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/novatravelegypt.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6806"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/novatravelegypt.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6806\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7485,"href":"https:\/\/novatravelegypt.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6806\/revisions\/7485"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/novatravelegypt.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6766"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/novatravelegypt.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6806"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/novatravelegypt.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6806"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/novatravelegypt.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6806"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}