Where to buy a cheap suitcase in Hurghada, and is there a duty-free shop at the airport?
From messages by 3 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 53 days ago
From messages by 3 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 53 days ago
TL;DR
For a basic one-way-flight suitcase, check Senzo Mall or the Dahar old market (roughly 300–800 EGP) rather than tourist shops. Hurghada airport does have a duty-free zone, though the selection is smaller than in Sharm el-Sheikh.
Another option with specific prices: at the Cleopatra shop (located between the Mirage and Blend spots) you can buy a suitcase for around 800 EGP for a basic model, or about 1200 EGP for a larger/better one.
It was also mentioned that near the Sheraton hotel in central Hurghada there are many stalls selling suitcases, though the person just walked past without checking details.
On duty-free for arrivals: Hurghada airport does have a duty-free zone like Sharm el-Sheikh, but the range and prices are more limited — mostly alcohol, perfume, and electronics, rarely suitcases.
Clarifying the suitcase request: look for an actual luggage store, not souvenir shops. Senzo Mall has dedicated luggage stores with fixed prices starting around 300 EGP for a basic model.
The original question was where to buy the cheapest basic one-trip suitcase in Hurghada. Locals pointed to the Dahar old market, where you can haggle the price down below mall prices.
As an alternative to Senzo Mall and the Dahar market, the Carrefour hypermarket in Hurghada also sells budget suitcases at fixed no-haggle prices, handy for a quick purchase before your flight.