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Where to buy cheap fresh fruit in Hurghada away from hotels?

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The cheapest fruit is at the covered fruit market (taxi ~70 EGP one way) or supermarkets like Spinneys, Gomla, Best Way, Carrefour. The easiest option is the many small fruit stalls scattered around the city.

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At Spinneys in Senzo, a produce-department employee may pack mangoes and other purchases into boxes for transport in exchange for a small tip.

46 days ago Spinneys at Senzo: box packing

On the road to the market, there is a fruit shop on the right before the roundabout with a white monument in its center; look for glass doors. Mangoes cost about 85 EGP per kg there.

45 days ago Mango 85 EGP/kg, shop before the white-monument roundabout

For a walkable option, head to Hurghada City Mall; after crossing the road from the mall, there are fruit stalls opposite.

30 days ago Hurghada City Mall and fruit stalls opposite

Metro supermarket is also mentioned as another chain option for fruit, with prices starting around 35-39 EGP/kg depending on variety (some cost more).

Metro, from 35-39 EGP/kg

Recent complaint (as of today): shops are available but prices are high, and fruit selection is very poor — only one watermelon was seen for sale in a whole week.

Poor selection, high prices

There's also a new covered fruit market; a trip there via inDrive cost 50 EGP one way.

inDrive ~50 EGP

There's a large fruit market in the Al Dahar district — prices there are noticeably cheaper than near hotels, and it's popular with locals for both fruit and clothes shopping. Worth checking how convenient the trip is from your area, otherwise buying at nearby stalls may be simpler.

Al Dahar market

Based on recent prices, regular fruit stalls and supermarkets around Hurghada now have a decent selection, with prices starting at about 35 EGP per kilogram.

from 35 EGP/kg

If you do decide to go to the market, it is typically open until late evening, around 10:00 pm.

market open until 22:00

Fruit stalls are spread all over Hurghada — the easiest option without any travel. Supermarkets like Spinneys, Gomla, Best Way, and Carrefour are also good alternatives.

Spinneys / Gomla / Best Way / Carrefour

The covered fruit market has a huge selection and prices noticeably lower than near hotels. A taxi via app costs around 70 EGP one way. The market is at the last stop of local minibuses, so you can also get there by public transport.

Covered fruit market, taxi ~70 EGP

Making a special trip to the market just for fruit may not be worth it. Nearby street stalls or fixed-price shops are a quicker and simpler option.

Fixed-price shops

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