how much does it cost to go to egypt    are already in Egypt, the cost of your trip will primarily focus on domestic travel, accommodation, food, activities, and entrance fees to historical sites. Here's a breakdown of potential costs in Egyptian Pounds (EGP) and US Dollars (USD), keeping in mind the current exchange rate (approximately $1 USD ≈ 47-48 EGP as of April 2025):

Average Daily Expenses (Estimates):

These are rough estimates and can vary based on your travel style:

• Budget Traveler: 500 - 1,200 EGP ($10 - $25 USD) per day. This covers basic accommodation (hostels, budget hotels), local transportation (buses, shared taxis), street food and very local restaurants, and free or low-cost activities.
• Mid-Range Traveler: 1,200 - 3,000 EGP ($25 - $60 USD) per day. This includes comfortable mid-range hotels, a mix of local and tourist-oriented restaurants, trains and some taxis/ride-sharing, and entrance fees to a few major sites.
• Luxury Traveler: 3,000+ EGP ($60+ USD) per day. This covers high-end hotels or Nile cruises, nicer restaurants, private drivers or internal flights for longer distances, and private or small-group tours with all entrance fees.

Key Cost Factors within Egypt:

• Accommodation (per night):
  • Budget: 200 - 700 EGP ($4 - $15 USD)
  • Mid-Range: 700 - 2,000 EGP ($15 - $40 USD)
  • Luxury: 2,000+ EGP ($40+ USD)
  • Nile Cruise (per night): 4,000 - 10,000+ EGP ($80 - $200+ USD)
• Food (per day):
  • Budget: 150 - 400 EGP ($3 - $8 USD) (street food, local eateries)
  • Mid-Range: 400 - 1,500 EGP ($8 - $30 USD) (mix of local and tourist restaurants)
  • Luxury: 1,500+ EGP ($30+ USD) (nicer restaurants, hotel dining)
• Transportation (per day, depending on location and travel style):
  • Local Transport (bus, metro in Cairo): 10-30 EGP ($0.20 - $0.60 USD) per ride
  • Taxis/Ride-Sharing: Varies based on distance, but expect 50-200+ EGP ($1 - $4+ USD) per ride within cities.
  • Trains (Cairo to Luxor/Aswan): 1st class can range from 150 - 400 EGP ($3 - $8 USD). Sleeper trains are significantly more expensive (1,500 - 3,500+ EGP/$30 - $70+ USD per person).
  • Domestic Flights (Cairo to Luxor/Aswan): 1,500 - 5,000+ EGP ($30 - $100+ USD) one way.
  • Hiring a Driver (per day): 500 - 2,000+ EGP ($10 - $40+ USD).
• Activities and Entrance Fees (per site):
  • Major sites like the Pyramids, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings can range from 100 - 300+ EGP ($2 - $6+ USD) per person.
  • Some sites like Abu Simbel are more expensive (around 400-500 EGP / $8 - $10 USD).
  • Consider the Luxor Pass if you plan on visiting many sites in Luxor.
• Tours: Day tours can range from 500 - 2,500+ EGP ($10 - $50+ USD) depending on the duration, inclusions, and group size. Multi-day tours will be significantly more expensive.

Example Costs for Different Trip Lengths (Excluding your initial arrival in Egypt):

• 3-Day Budget Trip (e.g., Cairo): 1,500 - 3,600 EGP ($30 - $75 USD) + entrance fees.
• 7-Day Mid-Range Trip (e.g., Cairo & Luxor by train): 8,400 - 21,000 EGP ($175 - $440 USD) + entrance fees and train tickets.
• 10-Day Luxury Trip (e.g., Cairo, Nile Cruise, Aswan with internal flights): 30,000+ EGP ($600+ USD) + internal flights and potential private tours.

To get a more accurate estimate for your trip, consider:

• Your intended destinations: Costs vary between cities and regions.
• Your preferred travel style: Budget, mid-range, or luxury.
• How you plan to travel between cities: Flights, trains, buses, or private transport.
• The specific sites and activities you want to do.

Enjoy your time exploring Egypt!