How to exchange USD to Egyptian pounds in Hurghada: ATM or bank?
Based on 2 discussions with 8 participants · Last activity: 6 days ago
TL;DR
In Hurghada you can exchange USD to Egyptian pounds at ATMs (not all accept cash dollars), at banks, or when buying a visa on arrival. Most hotel areas have multiple ATMs nearby.
What the community said
If the ATM at your hotel is out of Egyptian pounds, check Google Maps — there are usually several ATMs clustered nearby in most hotel areas.
6 days ago
Not all ATMs in Hurghada accept physical USD cash for exchange into pounds. If you want to insert dollar bills, verify the ATM supports it or go to a bank instead.
6 days ago
A practical approach is to use a USD-denominated card at ATMs to withdraw Egyptian pounds directly. Exchanging physical dollar bills at ATMs is less common and fees can wipe out any benefit.
6 days ago
Many travelers withdraw Egyptian pounds from ATMs as needed rather than exchanging a large sum upfront. A typical trip budget is around $300, with some usually left over.
6 days ago ~$300 per trip
If you have cash dollars and the ATM won't accept them, you can exchange at the visa-on-arrival counter at the airport or at a local bank branch.
6 days ago Visa-on-arrival counter / bank branch
Most places in Hurghada accept card payments or Egyptian pounds. USD cash is also widely accepted, though change is typically given in pounds.
6 days ago