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Tipping in Egypt 💰

How much do you tip in Egypt? Compact guidelines plus an interactive calculator with live currency conversion — for restaurants, taxis and guides.

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The rules at a glance

Situation	Tip	Note
🍽 Restaurant	10 %	Rounding up is common
🚕 Taxi	5–10 %	or round up the amount
🧭 Guide	10–20 EGP per hour	in EGP or EUR/USD

Usual tipping currency on the ground: EGP (Pound).

When to tip in Egypt

In Egypt, tipping is customary and appreciated. At restaurants the norm is around 10 % of the bill; for taxis 5–10 %, and for guides 10–20 EGP per hour. Check your bill for an existing service charge — if included, you can give nothing extra or just a small amount.

How to pay a tip in Egypt

Easiest in cash and in EGP (Pound), small change ready before you head ashore. Cards work in many restaurants too — add the tip to the amount or write it on the slip. In many countries small notes are more appreciated than large ones.

Tip calculator

Basis: In Europe and most countries, tips are calculated on the total bill including VAT/service. In the USA, it is common to tip on the pre-tax amount — simply enter the pre-tax subtotal there.

Conversion uses live ECB rates (with fallback). Values are guidelines only, without guarantee.

Frequently asked

How much do you tip in Egypt at a restaurant?
Rule of thumb: 10 %. Rounding up is common

Do you tip taxi drivers in Egypt?
Rule of thumb: 5–10 %.

Which currency should I use for tips in Egypt?
Easiest in EGP (Pound) – have small change ready before you leave the ship.

Cruise ports in Egypt

In Egypt, cruise ships call at 6 ports — from Ain Sokhna to Sharm el-Sheikh. Tipping rules apply everywhere the same way; prices on the ground can vary slightly per port.

Ain Sokhna

Red Sea port with nothing within walking distance – starting point for Cairo and the pyramids.

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Alexandria

Berth in the western harbour – town visits and Cairo excursions usually only on a tour or by taxi.

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Hurghada

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Port Said

Berth on the Suez Canal near the centre – often the starting point for Cairo tours (about 3 hours).

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Safaga

Industrial port on the Red Sea – the usual starting point for Luxor excursions (about 3 hours).

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Sharm el-Sheikh

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Sources and freshness

Values from common travel practice, cross-checked with country guides and travel publications. Last updated: 2026-09-08. All values are guidelines only, without warranty.

The calculator for your journey

This tipping calculator is available in your browser for free and without an account. The Portolana app is still in development.

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