Where to buy drinking water in Hurghada and how much does it cost?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 26 days ago
TL;DR
Small shops near hotels sell 0.5L water for about 7 EGP (~$0.15), while airport duty-free charges up to $2 for the same bottle. Most all-inclusive hotels also deliver free bottled water daily to your room.
What the community said
There's a small shop near the hotel's new reception where a 0.5L bottle of water costs 7 EGP — much cheaper than duty-free.
28 days ago 7 EGP per 0.5L, shop near reception
At all-inclusive hotels, staff typically deliver free bottled water during room cleaning — about 1.5L per person daily, and you can ask for more if needed.
28 days ago 1.5L free daily per person
Avoid buying water in the airport duty-free — a 0.5L bottle costs around $2 there, far more expensive than local shops.
31 days ago $2 per 0.5L at airport duty-free
Near GATE 30 at the airport there are two mini cafe stands selling water: one charges $2 and the other just $1, so it's worth checking both.
31 days ago GATE 30, $1-2 per bottle