Hurghada travel guide
Hurghada Tourism | Hurghada Guide
You're Going to Love Hurghada
With a population of 95,622, Hurghada is the largest city in Al Bahr al Ahmar, Egypt by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hurghada has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Hurghada
When to visit Hurghada
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hurghada in June, when the average temperature is 86 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 53.6 °F, with an average temperature of 60.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 0″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Hurghada, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Hurghada
Plane
When flying to Hurghada, you’ll arrive at Hurghada (HRG), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Hurghada from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 16h 55m.
Car
Another option to get to Hurghada is to pick up a car rental from Sharm el-Sheikh, which is about 55 miles from Hurghada. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Avis, among others, in Sharm el-Sheikh.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Hurghada El Nasr St., located 1.4 miles from downtown Hurghada. Hurghada Central Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Hurghada
Where to stay in Hurghada
From 5-star hotels such as the Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel to great affordable options like the Zak Inn, Hurghada offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $37 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $115 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hurghada
Most booked hotels in Hurghada
Renting a car in Hurghada
Renting a car in Hurghada costs $33 per day, on average, or $198 if you want to rent if for 6 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Hurghada.
Expect to pay $1.06 per gallon in Hurghada (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. The most frequently booked car type in Hurghada is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.