{"id":8296,"date":"2026-02-10T04:35:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T04:35:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/?p=8296"},"modified":"2026-02-11T11:34:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T11:34:10","slug":"which-currency-for-egypt-trip-from-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/which-currency-for-egypt-trip-from-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Currency to Take for Egypt Trip from India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-b2398484 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/which-currency-for-egypt-trip.jpg\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/which-currency-for-egypt-trip-1024x576.jpg ,https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/which-currency-for-egypt-trip.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/which-currency-for-egypt-trip.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/which-currency-for-egypt-trip-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-8315\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" title=\"which currency for egypt trip\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TL;DR:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Buy <strong>US Dollars (USD) in India<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After landing in Egypt, convert <strong>just $100\u2013$200 at the airport<\/strong> (for taxi, food, small initial stuff)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Convert the rest in a <strong>currency exchange shop in the city<\/strong> (better rate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep <strong>small EGP notes (10\/20\/50)<\/strong>. You\u2019ll need it for tips (baksheesh), small spends, and even toilets (often <strong>20 EGP<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carry a <strong>card (Visa card is commonly asked)<\/strong>. Tickets at pyramids\/museums\/archaeological sites are card-only payments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t come back to India with a lot of leftover EGP. Spend it or convert it back to USD in Egypt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So I recently visited Egypt on 17th Jan 2026 for what would be a 8 day trip. Here is what I learned about carrying currency for Egypt trip from India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Indian Rupee accepted in Egypt?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nope. <strong>INR is not accepted<\/strong> in Egypt.<br>So don\u2019t go with the idea like \u201cI\u2019ll take some INR and figure it out there\u201d. It won\u2019t work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, buying <strong>EGP outside Egypt<\/strong> (like in India) is not really practical. You\u2019ll be hard pressed to find it in currency exchange centres in India, and even if you do, rates are usually terrible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best currency to carry from India to Egypt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the cleanest way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Buy <strong>USD in India<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carry that to Egypt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Convert it to <strong>Egyptian Pounds (EGP)<\/strong> after landing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re buying USD in India, you can use <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/buy-forex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ExTravelMoney.com<\/a><\/strong> to compare rates from currency exchange stores near you and even get it home delivered. That part makes life easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-2051f698 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Buy-USD-and-Convert-to-EGP-in-Egypt.jpg\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Buy-USD-and-Convert-to-EGP-in-Egypt-1024x576.jpg ,https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Buy-USD-and-Convert-to-EGP-in-Egypt.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Buy-USD-and-Convert-to-EGP-in-Egypt.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Buy-USD-and-Convert-to-EGP-in-Egypt-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-8317\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" title=\"Buy USD and Convert  to EGP in Egypt\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Also one more thing, in tourist areas in Egypt, a lot of sellers accept USD directly too, because USD is in demand there. But still, you\u2019ll need EGP for everyday stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-63041e54\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-1674909a wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/buy-forex\/us-dollar\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">Buy USD Online<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to exchange money in Egypt (Airport vs City vs Hotel)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What I did (and what I\u2019d recommend):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Convert a small amount at the airport<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Airport exchange is convenient, but rate won\u2019t be great. Still, you need some EGP immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So convert <strong>$100\u2013$200<\/strong> to EGP after landing at the airport in Egypt, keep it strictly for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>taxi \/ ride out of airport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>maybe food\/water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>first small expenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Convert the rest in the city<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re in Cairo or whichever city you\u2019re staying, convert the rest in a <strong>local exchange centre<\/strong>. These shops are not everywhere, you\u2019ll find only a few, but rates are usually much better than the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Hotel exchange (optional)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Many hotels will convert USD to EGP for you. It\u2019s convenient, yes. Rates are better than airport-level but not as good as a currency exchange centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid scams while exchanging money in Egypt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I didn\u2019t personally face any scam. But Egypt has a slightly dubious reputation, so better to be alert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you exchange money:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avoid unofficial money changers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the exchange shop, <strong>count your dollars loudly<\/strong> while handing it over<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you receive EGP back, <strong>count loudly again<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check notes are good and not damaged<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only after you\u2019re fully sure, walk out of the shop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sounds a bit extra, but this is one of those \u201cdon&#8217;t take a chance\u201d things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Egyptian Pound notes &amp; coins denominations (why change matters)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the most commonly used EGP notes you\u2019ll see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 EGP<\/strong><br>And smaller ones like <strong>1 and 5<\/strong> also exist as coins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div 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class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-8319\" data-id=\"8319\" src=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20-EGP-Note-Front-and-Back-1024x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20-EGP-Note-Front-and-Back.jpg 924w, https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20-EGP-Note-Front-and-Back-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20-EGP-Note-Front-and-Back-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20-EGP-Note-Front-and-Back-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"924\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-8322\" data-id=\"8322\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/100-EGP-Note-Front-and-Back.jpg 924w, https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/100-EGP-Note-Front-and-Back-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/100-EGP-Note-Front-and-Back-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/100-EGP-Note-Front-and-Back-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"924\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-8324\" data-id=\"8324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/200-EGP-Note-Front-and-Back-1024x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/200-EGP-Note-Front-and-Back.jpg 924w, https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/200-EGP-Note-Front-and-Back-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/200-EGP-Note-Front-and-Back-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/200-EGP-Note-Front-and-Back-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, why change matters in Egypt:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Tips (Baksheesh)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In Egypt, tips are kind of expected in many places. Hotels, service staff, small help here and there, people will expect <strong>baksheesh<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So carry smaller notes, mainly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>10 EGP<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>20 EGP<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>50 EGP<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Small spends are mostly cash<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Egypt is still a majorly cash economy. For food, drinks, roadside eateries, small shops, it\u2019s mostly cash only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Tourist toilets can cost 20 EGP<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This was a surprise for many people. In tourist places, private toilets can be around <strong>20 EGP<\/strong>. So again, small notes save you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Quick INR conversion trick<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>One Egyptian Pound as of today (09 Feb 2026) is <strong>Rs 1.94<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-bdd8f1b3\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-2d626e5c wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/currency-converter\/egp-inr\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">Convert EGP to INR<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>So for quick mental math, just do this:<br><strong>EGP amount \u00d7 2 = rough INR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not exact, but it\u2019s good enough when you\u2019re standing in a shop and trying to understand \u201cis this expensive or not\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And this really helps because souvenir shops near tourist areas usually don\u2019t have price labels. It\u2019s bargaining and whatever you settle on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\"><strong>Please Note:<\/strong> If you are giving big notes for a transaction, make sure you are getting the correct change back. Don't get confused by the Arabic numerals, the face value of the notes will be written in English on the other side.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cash or card in Egypt: what works where<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the reality:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cash<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Cash is the most preferred payment method in Egypt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>small shops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>street vendors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>taxis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>small restaurants\/roadside eateries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Mostly cash only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Credit\/Debit Card<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Cards work in places like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>hotels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>shopping malls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>many restaurants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Forex Card<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A prepaid forex card loaded with USD is a safer and more economical alternative to cash. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>use it for payments at restaurants, hotels, malls, musuems and the ancient wonders you&#8217;ll visit for entry ticket purchases. Ticket prices can be anywhere between 400 &#8211; 1000 Egyptian Pounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>withdraw <strong>EGP from ATMs<\/strong> in Egypt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-e3245e40 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Egypt-Archaeological-Sites-Ticket-Prices.jpg\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Egypt-Archaeological-Sites-Ticket-Prices.jpg ,https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Egypt-Archaeological-Sites-Ticket-Prices.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Egypt-Archaeological-Sites-Ticket-Prices.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Egypt-Archaeological-Sites-Ticket-Prices.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-8343\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"Egypt Archaeological Sites Ticket Prices\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, if it\u2019s a one currency card, then there won\u2019t be any additional USD\u2192EGP conversion fee when using it in Egypt. The conversion happens at the interbank rate, which is usually close to the Google rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use international debit\/credit cards to withdraw cash, but be aware withdrawal charges and conversion fees may be more than that of a forex card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-f29eea6d\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-a7b56990 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/multi-currency-forex-card\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">Buy Forex Card<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A practical tip:<\/strong> if you\u2019re withdrawing from ATM, withdraw larger amounts so you don\u2019t do multiple withdrawals and keep paying fees again and again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\"><strong>Please Note:<\/strong> Visa card is more widely accepted as of 2026. I remember being asked whether my card was Visa when paying for tickets at the Pyramids, Musuems and other archaeological sites. So carry an international transactions-enabled credit\/debit card or a forex card.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mobile payments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple Pay \/ Google Pay \/ PayPal are not common there, so don\u2019t rely on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foreign currency directly accepted<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In tourist areas, some places accept <strong>USD\/EUR\/GBP<\/strong> directly. But again, you can\u2019t run your full trip on that. You\u2019ll still need EGP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much cash should I carry for Egypt trip (real life example)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This depends on one thing: <strong>have you prebooked your big stuff (flight, hotels, cruise, transport) or not?<\/strong> If most things are prebooked, you don\u2019t need to carry a crazy amount of cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because flights + tour + hotels\/cruise\/trains\/tickets were already paid, I only carried <strong>$500 in USD notes<\/strong> for extra spends. That was around <strong>\u20b947,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That $500 basically covered the \u201con-ground\u201d stuff: small food\/tea\/water, tips (baksheesh), and random shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My trip snapshot (8 days \/ 8 nights, 9th day exit)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/My-8-days-8-nights-Egypt-Trip-Itinerary.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of My 8 days, 8 nights Egypt Trip Itinerary.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-db826392-1343-4bc6-a877-e260392c28b9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/My-8-days-8-nights-Egypt-Trip-Itinerary.pdf\">My 8 days, 8 nights Egypt Trip Itinerary<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/My-8-days-8-nights-Egypt-Trip-Itinerary.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-db826392-1343-4bc6-a877-e260392c28b9\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Total trip cost (exact, for 3 people)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Airfare (to &amp; fro): <strong>\u20b91,58,360<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trip cost: <strong><strong>\u20b94,52,640<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cash carried to spend there: <strong>$500 ~ \u20b947,000<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So total comes to <strong>\u20b96,58,000 for 3 people<\/strong> for the above itinerary (including the \u20b947k cash spend) which is roughly \u20b92.2 lakhs per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Taking cash out of India (Indian rules)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From India, you are allowed to take out in currency notes maximum <strong>USD 3000<\/strong> worth of notes in a single travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to carry more money than that, you can load it in a forex card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And ultimately, an Indian resident is allowed a limit of <strong>USD 2,50,000 equivalent per financial year<\/strong>. Within this limit you can send money abroad, buy foreign currency and load forex card (all together combined will be taken into account per financial year).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Taking cash into Egypt (Egyptian rules)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can bring any amount of foreign currency into Egypt, but you must declare cash worth more than <strong>$10,000 USD<\/strong> in value<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As for local currency (EGP), you can only bring a maximum of <strong>5,000 EGP<\/strong> into the country<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people won\u2019t need to worry about this, but it&#8217;s good to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do with leftover Egyptian Pounds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Very important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before coming back to India, make sure you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>spend leftover EGP, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>convert it back to USD in Egypt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Because exchanging Egyptian Pound back in India is very difficult. Most exchanges won\u2019t accept them. And even if they do, you can lose about <strong>25% of the value<\/strong> because of the horrible exchange rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. How much cash should I carry to Egypt?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Depends on how much you\u2019ve prebooked. In my case, I had prebooked and carried around <strong>$500<\/strong> in currency notes for extra expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Is it better to pay by card in Egypt?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In some places yes. Hotels, malls, many restaurants accept card. But day-to-day spending, cash is still king.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Is it better to take cash or card to Egypt?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Both. Cash for small spends, card for big places and especially for tickets at pyramids\/museums\/archaeological sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Can I use Indian Rupees (INR) in Egypt?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>No, INR is not accepted in Egypt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Should I buy Egyptian Pounds (EGP) in India before travelling?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Not recommended. Hard to get and rates outside Egypt are bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. How much USD should I convert at the Egypt airport after landing?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Around <strong>$100\u2013$200<\/strong>, only for immediate airport exit expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. What are the Egyptian Pound note denominations, and which ones should I carry more?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Notes: <strong>1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 EGP<\/strong>. Carry more <strong>10\/20\/50<\/strong> than the 100s and 200s because change matters a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Forex card vs carrying USD cash: what\u2019s better for an Indian traveller in Egypt?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Forex card is safer than carrying too much cash. You can use it for payments at restaurants, hotels, malls, musuems and the ancient wonders you&#8217;ll visit for entry ticket purchases and also to withdraw EGP from ATMs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. What should I do with leftover Egyptian Pounds before coming back to India?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Spend it or convert it to USD in Egypt. Don\u2019t bring back too much EGP to India. You won&#8217;t be able to sell it here or find it too difficult. Plus, the exchange rate you get will be bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. How much cash should I keep per day for tips (baksheesh) + small expenses?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep small notes (10\/20\/50 EGP). 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