Best way to get Egyptian pounds in Sharm el-Sheikh — ATM or exchange dollars?

ATMs in Sharm el-Sheikh accept old dollar bills from the 1990s and 2000s without issues — a convenient way to get Egyptian pounds right after arrival.

Fix Price only accepts Egyptian pounds, not dollars, but prices are lower than at Mango. Getting to Mango by InDrive taxi costs 250–300 EGP and takes 10–15 minutes with air conditioning.

If you need cash urgently at the airport, use an ATM there or buy something at duty-free (prices usually in USD). After check-in, buying a small item at a nearby shop is an easy way to get Egyptian pound change.

Cash dollars are worth having only as a backup. The main approach is to withdraw Egyptian pounds from a local ATM right after landing.