Do you need Egyptian pounds for purchases in Hurghada, or can you pay in dollars and withdraw local cash there?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 16 days ago
TL;DR
Based on these reports, some purchases in Hurghada require Egyptian pounds only: one traveler skipped the trip because the place accepted EGP only. Others changed USD to pounds in advance; cash withdrawal may have been available, but it was not confirmed clearly.
What the community said
Latest feedback: the traveler did not go because the place accepted Egyptian pounds only, and they had not exchanged money in advance. Practical takeaway: bring some cash in EGP beforehand for this kind of purchase.
16 days ago Egyptian pounds only (EGP)
Another traveler said they simply exchanged US dollars into Egyptian pounds instead of relying on an ATM. Cash withdrawal may have been possible, but they were not certain.
16 days ago USD to EGP exchange
An earlier report said they were told payment should be possible, and they still had Egyptian pounds left from a previous trip, but they ended up not buying anything because prices seemed high. So having EGP on hand was seen as useful, though prices may have been steep.
16 days ago high prices