Budget · Hurghada · Egypt
Hurghada on a budget
What a trip to Hurghada really costs, and where the savings are.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Hurghada is affordable for most international visitors. Budget roughly $35–$65 per person per day on a tight budget, $90–$180 mid-range and $250–$700 for luxury, excluding flights. Hotel prices are usually lowest in January–February, May–June and September.
Key facts
- Budget traveller
- $35–$65 a day
- Mid-range
- $90–$180 a day
- Luxury
- $250–$700 a day
- Local currency
- EGP
- Free sights
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Daily budget and trip cost
AMZBooking estimates per person in US dollars, excluding flights, reviewed October 2026. Accommodation is the biggest variable; prices rise in peak months.
| Style | Per day | 3 days | 5 days | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $35–$65 | $105–$195 | $175–$325 | $245–$455 |
| Mid-range | $90–$180 | $270–$540 | $450–$900 | $630–$1,260 |
| Luxury | $250–$700 | $750–$2,100 | $1,250–$3,500 | $1,750–$4,900 |
Typical prices
Approximate prices in Hurghada, October 2026. They change; use them for planning, not as quotes.
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Giftun Islands snorkelling boat trip | about $25–$60 per person |
| Two-dive boat day | about $55–$100 per person |
| Luxor day trip with guide | about $60–$120 per person |
| Taxi from Village Road to the marina | about EGP 100–250 |
| Bowl of koshari in El Dahar | about EGP 30–70 |
| Fish dinner in El Dahar | about EGP 400–900 per person |
| Local beer in a bar | about $3–$5 |
Money-saving tips
- Book excursions through reputable dive centres or agencies rather than street touts, and check exactly what is included.
- Ask your hotel for typical taxi fares and agree the price before each ride.
- Eat in El Dahar for authentic food at a fraction of marina prices.
- All-inclusive deals can be good value, especially for families, but compare them with half-board when you plan many excursions.
- Bring your own mask and snorkel for house reefs.
Free things to do
- Hurghada Marina — The marina's pedestrian boardwalk curves around moored yachts and dive boats, lined with restaurants, cafés, bars and ice-cream shops.
- El Mina Mosque — Hurghada's grandest mosque stands on the waterfront near the port, with two tall minarets and Ottoman-style domes.
- El Dahar souq — The old market streets of El Dahar sell spices, perfume oils, shisha pipes, galabiyas and souvenirs alongside everyday fruit, vegetable and household stalls.
- Abu Tig Marina — El Gouna's main marina is lined with restaurants, bars and cafés under arcades, with yachts moored along the quays.
Where to stay on a budget
$ · Best for budget, solo travellers, food lovers and culture
El Dahar
The old town, with the souq, local cafés and budget hotels
$$ · Best for first-timers, nightlife, solo travellers and food lovers
Sekalla and Hurghada Marina
Marina boardwalk, dive boats, restaurants and bars around the port
$$ · Best for families, beach and budget
Village Road
Long strip of large beach resorts south of the centre towards the airport
Eating well for less
- Ful and ta'ameya — Street stalls and cafés in El Dahar; often on resort breakfast buffets too.
- Hawawshi — Bakeries and snack shops in El Dahar.
- Fiteer — Fiteer shops in El Dahar and Sekalla.
Getting around for less
Hurghada is long and spread out, so you will rely on taxis, hotel shuttles and microbuses between districts. Walking works within the marina area, El Dahar and El Gouna's downtown.
Questions travellers ask
+How much does a trip to Hurghada cost?
About $450–$900 per person for five days mid-range, excluding flights (estimate), or $175–$325 on a tight budget.
+Is Hurghada expensive?
It is affordable for international visitors. Book excursions through reputable dive centres or agencies rather than street touts, and check exactly what is included.
+How much money do I need per day in Hurghada?
Roughly $35–$65 on a budget and $90–$180 mid-range (estimates).
+When are hotel prices lowest in Hurghada?
Usually in January–February, May–June and September.