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Currency tips for Egypt — ATM vs exchange

Started by OttawaOliver · 15 Mar 2026 · 677 views

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OttawaOliver member
#1
15 Mar 2026 at 04:27
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:

Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2023.

Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.

Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.

Ottawa, Canada | 18 countries visited

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NewcastleNick member
#2
15 Mar 2026 at 08:28
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Newcastle Nick

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MontrealMax member
#3
15 Mar 2026 at 10:41
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.

Montreal Max — Montreal, Canada

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WanderlustCarl member
#4
15 Mar 2026 at 13:12
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Wanderlust Carl

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MidwestMark member
#5
15 Mar 2026 at 14:42
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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SacramentoSal member
#6
15 Mar 2026 at 23:02
Thanks for sharing. Did you use an agency or find girls at clubs?

Sacramento Sal — Sacramento, CA

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PhillyFred member
#7
16 Mar 2026 at 01:47
I was there in early March and can add some detail:

Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.

Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was above average.

My favorite spot was an agency I found online.

One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Philadelphia, PA

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DCExplorer member
#8
16 Mar 2026 at 11:30
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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DetroitDan member
#9
16 Mar 2026 at 16:08
With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.

Detroit, MI | 12 countries visited

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SacramentoSal member
#10
16 Mar 2026 at 23:48
Great report! Quick question — how was the ATM situation?

Sacramento Sal — Sacramento, CA

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BuffaloBill member
#11
17 Mar 2026 at 00:46
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.

Buffalo Bill — Buffalo, NY

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DallasDon member
#12
17 Mar 2026 at 12:07
Did you feel safe using taxis?
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PhillyFred member
#13
17 Mar 2026 at 12:42
100% agree. The quality there is hard to beat.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Philadelphia, PA

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PerthPete member
#14
17 Mar 2026 at 13:37
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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SacramentoSal member
#15
17 Mar 2026 at 22:56
I was there in January and can add some detail:

Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.

Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was varied.

My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.

One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.

Sacramento Sal — Sacramento, CA

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NashvilleNate member
#16
18 Mar 2026 at 04:18
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to get a local SIM.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Nashville, TN

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OrlandoOscar member
#17
18 Mar 2026 at 08:55
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Orlando Oscar

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MelbourneMarc member
#18
18 Mar 2026 at 17:13
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.

Melbourne, Australia | 23 countries visited

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ScottishSteve member
#19
19 Mar 2026 at 01:01
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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BangkokVet member
#20
19 Mar 2026 at 05:20
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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