The Egyptian Pound
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Egyptian Currency
Egyptian Pound (LE) is the local currency with the code EGP.
The Egyptian Pound is mainly a paper currency and there are various denominations divided into Pounds and Piasters.
The smaller the denomination, the smaller its physical size.
In late 2016, Egypt let the Egyptian Pound float freely against the US Dollar causing the value of the Egyptian Pound to loose 50% of its value over night.
That is excellent for tourists and expats who wants to spend time in Hurghada and perhaps wants to rent an apartment in Hurghada to get a bang for their buck on top of our already low rental rates for all our services.
When you rent an apartment with us online, you can choose to pay for your Hurghada holiday rental using various payment options.
Currency Recommendations
- You can find ATM`s all over Hurghada, particularly in tourist areas such as around the New Marina.
- Many European currencies can be exchanged in banks and at exchange offices in Hurghada.
- In some stores, you can pay using Euros, British Punds or US Dollars.
- It is advisable to have some Egyptian Punds when arriving in Egypt.
- Credit and debit cards are accepted but less so than you might be used to.
- Most valid cards are VISA and Mastercard. American Express is less widespread in Hurghada and Egypt in general.
- Try and get smaller bills and keep some change with you. Getting change can be tricky and taxis can be "short" of change very often.
- Tipping is widespread in Egypt. Usually around 10%-15%.
Selected rental apartments in Hurghada
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Reviews A Large Clean And Convenient Rental Apartment By The New Marina
If you are looking for a clean and convenient rental apartment by the New Marina in Hurghada, above all, you are in great luck. Not only can this short-term rental in central Hurghada house up to 4 people, but also enjoy an ideal location in the very heart of the city. “ A good apartment, […]
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Awards Book With A Leading Airbnb Superhost In Hurghada
We are not only an Agoda Top Host and an Official Booking.com Preferred PLUS Partner, but now also an Airbnb Superhost. Due to many happy guests with, generally speaking, positive reviews, we have achieved another stamp of approval from a leading booking website. Becoming an Airbnb Superhost is, in this case, a natural stepping stone […]
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Awards We Are Now An Agoda Top Host In Hurghada
We are not only an official Booking.com Preferred PLUS partner, but now also an Agoda Top Host. It’s not easy being a leading host in Hurghada and, although this may be true, we are fighting daily to stay on the very top where we belong. Our award-winning short-term rentals in Hurghada, in spite of rough […]
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Reviews A Holiday Rental In Hurghada With A High Western Standard
Already pre-renovation, notably, Sheraton Plaza 415 was a highly popular holiday rental in Hurghada with a high western standard. Our recent guest, in the light of the above, was over the moon in her review of Sheraton Plaza 415, nearby the New Marina, after her stay. “ The Good: Comfort, the studio offers everything. In […]
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