How much should you tip in Hurghada — beach staff, guides, and rentals?

From messages by 3 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 69 days ago

TL;DR

Beach boys typically get $1-2 per day, which almost guarantees a good spot by the sea. Extra services like a guide or boat/quad rental can cost more — sometimes even exceeding the price of standard excursions like the Citadel and Pyramids tour.

What the community said

One traveler skipped haggling and paid upfront for a day rental (boat/loungers) at around 10,000 EGP — said it was worth it for the quality of service.

~10,000 EGP/day

Another visitor noted the staff were very accommodating and went out of their way to help, but it cost extra — the total ended up pricier than a combined ticket to the Citadel and Pyramids for the same dates.

more than Citadel + Pyramids ticket

Tipping beach boys $1-2 daily almost always secured a good spot on the beach, based on personal experience.

$1-2 per day