Where to buy a local SIM card or eSIM in Hurghada, Egypt?

From messages by 4 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 76 days ago

TL;DR

Hotel WiFi in Hurghada is often weak or unreliable, so travelers recommend getting a local SIM card or eSIM (Vodafone, Orange, Etisalat, WE) at the airport or in phone shops in town instead.

What the community said

One traveler recommends buying a SIM right at the airport from the Etisalat counter — tested 6 times without issues, you get 40-60 GB of data for about $10.

Etisalat at airport, 40-60 GB for $10

One traveler asked specifically about buying a portable mobile WiFi router (MiFi device) rather than just a phone SIM — no exact shop was named, but it shows this is a common alternative option in Hurghada.

Portable MiFi router

Advice from an experienced traveler: don't rely on hotel WiFi — it's often weak and unstable. Better to get a regular SIM card or eSIM from a local carrier right away to avoid connectivity stress during the trip.

SIM or eSIM from local carrier

Another traveler asked where best to buy a SIM card with mobile data upon arrival — one of the most common pre-trip questions about Hurghada.