Are there touts at Egypt airport currency exchange and how to avoid them?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 20 days ago
TL;DR
Touts at Egyptian airport bank exchange windows charge an extra $2 per person on top of the official rate. Go directly to the bank windows — rates are the same everywhere, no need for a middleman.
What the community said
An ATM is available at the airport with an attendant nearby, but some travelers have had trouble exchanging dollars there — it's worth having a backup plan.
20 days ago Airport ATM
Touts at the exchange windows charge $2 per person just for guiding you to the counter — most tourists don't realize this and end up overpaying.
20 days ago +$2 per person surcharge
The currency exchange windows at the airport are labeled 'BANK' and located on the right side. Rates are identical at all windows and displayed in dollars — go directly without using any middlemen.
20 days ago BANK windows — on the right