How much should you tip in Hurghada — beach staff, guides, and rentals?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 15 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.
17 days ago ~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.
29 days ago more than Citadel + Pyramids ticket
Tipping beach boys $1-2 daily almost always secured a good spot on the beach, based on personal experience.
32 days ago $1-2 per day