The average price of a 7-day trip to Egypt is $1,349 for a solo traveler, $2,246 for a couple, and $1,654 for a family of 4. Egypt hotels range from $36 to $160 per night with an average of $75, while most vacation rentals will cost $60 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Egypt (from all airports) are between $929 and $1,396 per person for economy flights and $2,917 to $4,383 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $31 to $62 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Egypt
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Egypt and stay in a Egypt hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th (except the weeks of February 12th and February 19th)
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 20th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Egypt is usually early to mid September.
Average Egypt Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Egypt for a week is $1,014-$2,027($145-$290 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $62 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $515 to $1,203 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $65 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $52 to $64 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Egypt for a week is $1,753-$3,665($250-$524 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $63 to $124 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,030 to $2,407 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $65 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $52 to $64 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Egypt for a week is $3,416-$7,323($488-$1,046 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $125 to $248 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,061 to $4,813 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $129 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $80 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Egypt
How cheap can you make a vacation to Egypt? The cheapest trip to Egypt is about $115 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 21% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $31.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Egypt for a week is $806-$1,888($115-$270 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $31 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $515 to $1,203 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $36 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $49 to $78 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Egypt for a week is $1,426-$3,302($204-$472 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $61 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,030 to $2,407 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $36 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $49 to $78 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Egypt for a week is $2,854-$6,382($408-$912 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $61 to $123 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,061 to $4,813 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $72 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $74 to $118 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Egypt cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Egypt Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Egypt.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Egypt for a week is $2,282-$8,551($326-$1,222 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $125 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,258 to $2,990 for first class
Lodging: $96 to $160 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $391 to $781 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Egypt for a week is $3,981-$12,409($569-$1,773 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $127 to $249 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,516 to $5,980 for first class
Lodging: $96 to $160 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $391 to $781 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Egypt for a week is $7,968-$22,459($1,138-$3,208 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $254 to $498 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,032 to $11,959 for first class
Lodging: $193 to $320 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $589 to $1,169 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Egypt Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Egypt is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Egypt due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Egypt Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Egypt hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Egypt.
Flight Costs to Egypt
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,396 average in late July to a low of $929 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $897. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Egypt our data includes thousands of originating airports, and hundreds of airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Egypt, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $467, so you can easily save about 50% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Egypt can easily cost $228 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $458 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.