Is tap water safe to drink or brush your teeth with in Hurghada, Egypt?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 10 days ago
TL;DR
Short answer: no—travelers and guides in Hurghada generally advise against drinking tap water, brushing your teeth with it, or using ice in drinks. Use bottled water for drinking and oral hygiene instead.
What the community said
The most up-to-date advice from repeat visitors to Hurghada is to avoid tap water for drinking altogether. The safer option for travelers is bottled water only.
10 days ago Hurghada tap water
A long-standing Egypt travel rule is not just to avoid drinking tap water, but also not to brush your teeth with it. If you want to reduce the risk of stomach issues, use bottled water for brushing as well.
10 days ago Egypt, brushing teeth
Another practical tip for Hurghada is to avoid ice in drinks unless you are sure it was made from safe water. This has been standard advice from tour guides for many years.
10 days ago Ice in drinks