Good for experienced travelers who have traveled the world. They know how much money to take, what to take on a trip, and what souvenirs to bring home. It is easier for those who go to rest in Europe, where almost all EU countries have the same currency. But what about those who first go on vacation to exotic countries? Let's try to give recommendations to travelers flying to swim and sunbathe on the shores of the Red Sea. So what currency to take to Egypt?
If you answer this question as briefly as possible, then the national currency is the Egyptian pound. In stores, each product has two prices - in pounds and US dollars. But it is still profitable to pay in the national currency. When deciding what money to take to Egypt, you should know that you can bring into the country and pay everywhere with Egyptian and
British pounds, US dollars and euros.
But it’s definitely not worth taking Russian rubles with you. Is that a taxi from the airport home. Since you can change them, of course, it will be possible in all exchangers, but the rate is very disadvantageous. In addition, it will be semi-official, because the rate is not displayed on the scoreboard and our currency is not mentioned.
The answer to the question of what currency to take to Egypt is given. Now we’ll tell you if you need to change it for local money and where you can do it. Regarding the exchange - yes, we definitely need to change it. Shopping, as already mentioned, is more profitable to do in Egyptian pounds and require change in them as well. Yes, and bargaining is much more profitable in national money, since they have a finer gradation. And the price, well bargaining, you can throw up to 50% of the original.
Having decided what currency to take to Egypt, you need to know where to change it. This can be done in the following places:
- in banks, but not in all, in some they perform only other operations;
- in exchange points, which are becoming more, by the way, do not forget to check
and recount money immediately after the exchange;
- at ATMs bearing EXCHANGE or FOREX;
- at the Thomas Cook branches.
It is also possible to withdraw Egyptian pounds from your bank card. This is another answer to the question of what currency to take to Egypt. Remember the commission and the fact that during the unrest in the country there are failures in the banking system, and, relying only on the card, there is a chance to be left without any money. Conclusion: cash must always be!
With finances sorted out. And what should a tourist traveling to the Red Sea coast take with them? In addition to documents and money, you must always have a minimal set of medicines with you. This is activated carbon, drugs such as Furazalidone, Polysorb, Aspirin, Reni, as well as a set of adhesive plasters. Take antibacterial wet wipes. When deciding what to take with you to Egypt, do not forget about sunscreen, sunglasses and a cap. Grab a windbreaker that comes in handy on a cool air-conditioned bus.
Always have small money with you, since everywhere, except for modern, normal hotels, you will be asked for baksheesh (tips) at every step. In addition, it is customary for everyone to give at least some trifle. For example, even the policemen earn money from the pyramids by offering to photograph you on your camera.
Finally, one piece of advice: beware of thieves and scammers who love Russian tourists, and do not burn them in the hot, almost equatorial sun.