How can I get Egyptian pounds on arrival in Hurghada—hotel exchange or ATM withdrawal, and what are the cash withdrawal limits?

A USD 100 bill dated 2006 was reportedly exchanged without issue by a hotel guide. No exchange desk was found at the hotel; two lobby ATMs were available for card withdrawals. For a small amount on arrival, there is a bank branch at the airport, though queues may form.

ATMs by reception and several ATMs outside the neighboring Sultan hotel were mentioned as places to obtain Egyptian pounds. However, another traveler found them out of cash on repeated daily checks and ultimately exchanged money through a guide, so they should not be your only option.

Near the Sultan Garden hotel there are ATMs about a 5-minute walk away where you can withdraw/exchange money. One traveler initially exchanged $100 but ended up not needing it, since most places in Hurghada accept cash US dollars directly and give change in local currency.

A traveler preparing to arrive asked whether to bring US dollars or euros. The messages do not confirm a clear advantage for either currency, so check the exchange rate and cash availability at your specific Hurghada hotel or nearby exchange point in advance.

A hotel ATM reportedly allowed up to EGP 8,000 in a day, but not in a single withdrawal: EGP 4,000 was taken in the morning and another EGP 4,000 in the evening. If there is a per-transaction limit, separate withdrawals may work.

At one Hurghada hotel, cash exchange was unavailable because there were no Egyptian pounds even to change USD 10 for taxi money. It is safer to keep a small amount of EGP in advance or plan an ATM withdrawal rather than depend on the hotel exchange desk.