What currency do duty free shops accept in Sharm El Sheikh — Egyptian pounds, dollars, or euros?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 11 days ago
TL;DR
Duty free registers in Sharm El Sheikh only accept Egyptian pounds at checkout, even though price tags show USD/EUR too — the barcode scanner converts the price. Exchange dollars for pounds at a nearby ATM or your hotel reception.
What the community said
Local duty-free perfume has a harsh unpleasant smell; a better version of the same scent costs around $2 elsewhere. Across the road from duty free, a 'Stella' drink runs 60-70 EGP; exchange currency at the nearby ATM or hotel reception.
15 days ago Duty free — perfume $2, 'Stella' 60-70 EGP
Price tags in duty free show cost in pounds, dollars, and euros when scanned, but the register now only accepts payment in Egyptian pounds — this changed recently.
27 days ago Payment in EGP only
Duty free in Sharm El Sheikh only takes Egyptian pounds — even old 1996 dollar bills should be exchanged for pounds at an ATM beforehand. Imported (non-local) perfume brands are also available there.
32 days ago Exchange old dollar bills at ATM