The average price of a 7-day trip to El Gouna is $1,730 for a solo traveler, $3,107 for a couple, and $5,825 for a family of 4. El Gouna hotels range from $54 to $161 per night with an average of $112, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Hurghada International Airport (HRG) are between $918 and $1,409 per person for economy flights and $2,881 to $4,421 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 to $100 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 Gouna, EG
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HRG and stay in a El Gouna hotel:
- January 1st to February 11th
- March 26th to June 10th (except the week of May 28th)
- August 20th to October 14th
- November 26th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in El Gouna is usually late September.
Average El Gouna Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit El Gouna for a week is $1,231-$2,684($176-$383 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $100 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $515 to $1,198 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $107 to $131 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit El Gouna for a week is $2,860-$5,004($409-$715 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $200 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,030 to $2,396 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $107 to $131 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit El Gouna for a week is $4,108-$8,780($587-$1,254 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $400 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,060 to $4,792 for economy
Lodging: $136 to $198 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $171 to $183 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to El Gouna
How cheap can you make a vacation to El Gouna? The cheapest trip to El Gouna is about $111 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 12% 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 $47.
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 Gouna for a week is $775-$1,809($111-$258 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $515 to $1,198 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit El Gouna for a week is $1,430-$3,294($204-$471 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,030 to $2,396 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit El Gouna for a week is $2,788-$6,588($398-$941 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,060 to $4,792 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $108 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $60 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to El Gouna cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury El Gouna 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 Gouna.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit El Gouna for a week is $2,532-$12,562($362-$1,795 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $79 to $220 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,349 to $3,462 for first class
Lodging: $105 to $161 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,260 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit El Gouna for a week is $4,434-$17,564($633-$2,509 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $158 to $440 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,698 to $6,924 for first class
Lodging: $105 to $161 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,260 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit El Gouna for a week is $8,868-$32,104($1,267-$4,586 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $316 to $880 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,396 to $13,848 for first class
Lodging: $210 to $322 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $960 to $2,016 per night for a preferred vacation rental
El Gouna Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in El Gouna is about average than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in El Gouna due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
El Gouna 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 Gouna 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 Gouna.
Flight Costs to El Gouna
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,409 average in mid July to a low of $918 in late September. Median flight price is $619. These prices are based on millions of flights. For El Gouna our data includes 101 originating airports, and 91 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to El Gouna from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $7,118 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Cairo International (CAI) in Cairo (Egypt) at an average of just $112.
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 El Gouna, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $491, so you can easily save about 54% 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 Gouna can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $612 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.