Marsa Alam travel guide
Marsa Alam Tourism | Marsa Alam Guide
You're Going to Love Marsa Alam
With a population of 10.000, Marsa Alam is a must-see destination in Al Bahr al Ahmar, Egypt. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Marsa Alam has to offer.
When to visit Marsa Alam
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Marsa Alam in July, when the average temperature is 87.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 95 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 55.4 °F, with an average temperature of 64.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 0.1″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Marsa Alam, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Marsa Alam
Plane
When flying to Marsa Alam, you’ll arrive at Marsa Alam (RMF), which is located 62 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Marsa Alam from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 19h 10m.
Car
Another option to get to Marsa Alam is to pick up a car rental from Hurghada, which is about 266 km from Marsa Alam. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Avis, among others, in Hurghada.
Airports near Marsa Alam
Airlines serving Marsa Alam
Where to stay in Marsa Alam
Average rates range from around $60 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $77 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Marsa Alam
Most booked hotels in Marsa Alam
Renting a car in Marsa Alam
Renting a car in Marsa Alam costs $62 per day, on average, or $312 if you want to rent if for 5 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Marsa Alam.
Expect to pay $1.06 per gallon in Marsa Alam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $12.72 and $16.96. Compact (Renault Logan or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Marsa Alam, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.