How can I get Egyptian pounds on arrival in Hurghada—hotel exchange or ATM withdrawal, and what are the cash withdrawal limits?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 19 days ago
TL;DR
Do not rely solely on exchanging cash at your hotel: one recent report said the hotel had no Egyptian pounds even for a small exchange. A hotel ATM reportedly allowed a total withdrawal of EGP 8,000 in one day, split into two EGP 4,000 transactions.
What the community said
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.
20 days ago Sultan Garden, $100
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.
27 days ago USD or EUR
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.
41 days ago EGP 8,000: 2 × EGP 4,000
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.
52 days ago USD 10; Marina