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Egypt
Currency, language, tipping etiquette, and how to get around Egypt — plus every Tripzeeker itinerary covering the country.
Currency
EGP
Language
Arabic
Tipping
Customary
Region
Africa
Currency
Egypt uses the Egyptian Pound (EGP). Use Tripzeeker's currency converter to check live exchange rates before you travel.
Language
The main language is Arabic. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Tipping etiquette
Tipping ("baksheesh") is expected almost everywhere — keep small notes for guides, drivers, and service staff.
Use the tip calculator →Getting around
Uber/Careem in Cairo, trains between major cities, Nile cruises for Luxor/Aswan; private drivers are common for day trips.
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What currency does Egypt use?
Egypt uses the Egyptian Pound (EGP). Tripzeeker's currency converter and tip calculator can help you budget in your home currency before you go.
What language is spoken in Egypt?
The main language is Arabic. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Do I need to tip in Egypt?
Tipping ("baksheesh") is expected almost everywhere — keep small notes for guides, drivers, and service staff.
How do you get around Egypt?
Uber/Careem in Cairo, trains between major cities, Nile cruises for Luxor/Aswan; private drivers are common for day trips.