The average price of a 7-day trip to El Alamein is $4,150 for a solo traveler, $7,453 for a couple, and $13,973 for a family of 4. El Alamein hotels range from $177 to $805 per night with an average of $500, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $720 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) are between $1,055 and $2,218 per person for economy flights and $3,311 to $6,960 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $139 to $315 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 El Alamein, EG
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HBE and stay in a El Alamein hotel:
- January 1st to February 25th (except the week of February 12th)
- August 6th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in El Alamein is usually early October.
Average El Alamein Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit El Alamein for a week is $2,515-$6,529($359-$933 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $139 to $315 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $582 to $1,930 for economy
Lodging: $224 to $399 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $160 to $196 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit El Alamein for a week is $5,016-$11,240($717-$1,606 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $278 to $630 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,164 to $3,860 for economy
Lodging: $224 to $399 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $160 to $196 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit El Alamein for a week is $7,756-$21,328($1,108-$3,047 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $556 to $1,260 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,328 to $7,720 for economy
Lodging: $448 to $798 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $256 to $274 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to El Alamein
How cheap can you make a vacation to El Alamein? The cheapest trip to El Alamein is about $253 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $120 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 $148.
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 El Alamein for a week is $1,771-$3,930($253-$561 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $67 to $134 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $582 to $1,930 for economy
Lodging: $148 to $177 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit El Alamein for a week is $2,822-$6,798($403-$971 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $134 to $268 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,164 to $3,860 for economy
Lodging: $148 to $177 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit El Alamein for a week is $5,212-$13,596($745-$1,942 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $268 to $536 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,328 to $7,720 for economy
Lodging: $296 to $354 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $256 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to El Alamein cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury El Alamein Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in El Alamein.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit El Alamein for a week is $6,638-$18,027($948-$2,575 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $306 to $693 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $4,536 for first class
Lodging: $500 to $805 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,440 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit El Alamein for a week is $10,276-$27,414($1,468-$3,916 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $612 to $1,386 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,992 to $9,072 for first class
Lodging: $500 to $805 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,440 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit El Alamein for a week is $20,552-$51,372($2,936-$7,339 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $1,224 to $2,772 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,984 to $18,144 for first class
Lodging: $1,000 to $1,610 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,152 to $2,304 per night for a preferred vacation rental
El Alamein Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in El Alamein is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in El Alamein 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.
El Alamein 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 El Alamein 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 El Alamein.
Flight Costs to El Alamein
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,218 average in early March to a low of $1,055 in early October. Median flight price is $1,157. These prices are based on millions of flights. For El Alamein our data includes 84 originating airports, and 64 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to El Alamein from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $15,985 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Cairo International (CAI) in Cairo (Egypt) at an average of just $108.
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 Friday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In El Alamein, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,163, so you can easily save about 110% 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 El Alamein can easily cost $1000 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $67 per person. Private tours can cost $2007 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.