How much does a trip to Egypt cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- BedEGP 25,200 49%
- FoodEGP 12,600 24%
- TransportEGP 4,200 8%
- SightsEGP 9,800 19%
What a day costs in Egypt
Per person, in EGP
A mid-range day in Egypt costs about EGP 3,700 per person: EGP 1,800 for a bed, EGP 900 for food, EGP 300 for local transport and EGP 700 for sights. On a budget the same day is about EGP 1,100; in comfort, about EGP 9,700. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $66.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightCairo, per person · Source | EGP 600 | EGP 1,800 | EGP 4,500 |
| Food a dayThree meals in Cairo · Source | EGP 250 | EGP 900 | EGP 2,200 |
| Transport a dayLocal travel in Cairo · Source | EGP 50 | EGP 300 | EGP 1,000 |
| Sights a dayOne day in Cairo · Source | EGP 200 | EGP 700 | EGP 2,000 |
| A day in total | EGP 1,100 | EGP 3,700 | EGP 9,700 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Youssef Haddad against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Egypt trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to EGP 51,800.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | EGP 3,300$59 | EGP 11,100$198 | EGP 29,100$520 |
| 7 days | EGP 7,700$138 | EGP 25,900$463 | EGP 67,900$1,213 |
| 14 days | EGP 15,400$275 | EGP 51,800$926 | EGP 135,800$2,427 |
| 30 days | EGP 33,000$590 | EGP 111,000$1,984 | EGP 291,000$5,200 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does Egypt cost per day?
For one person, about EGP 1,100 on a budget, EGP 3,700 mid-range or EGP 9,700 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Egypt?
For one person, about EGP 7,700 on a budget, EGP 25,900 mid-range or EGP 67,900 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Egypt?
About EGP 30,800 on a budget, EGP 103,600 mid-range or EGP 271,600 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Egypt expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Egypt costs about $66. Of the 112 destinations we price, 14 are cheaper and 97 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Egypt?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: EGP 1,800 of the EGP 3,700 a day, about 49%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.