AfricaCity
Cairo
Egypt
Destination data refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 09:24 UTCFX rates refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 00:02 UTCAdvisories refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 11:52 UTC
Destination snapshot
Cairo is a strong pick if you want a city trip with a solid mix of cost, safety, culture, and logistics.
68
Travel Score
Travel profile
Cost
74
Safety
50
Culture
86
Health
62
Internet
62
Outdoors
68
Access
72
Practical details
Capital
Cairo
Languages
Arabic
Population
107.3M
Time zone
UTC+02:00
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Trip basics
Best months
Nov · Feb · Mar
Climate
Desert
Warmest month
Jul · 41°C
Quietest month
Jul · crowd 49/100
Budget snapshot
Mid-range daily budget
$171
Local daily spend
EGP 9,158
Budget estimates are modeled from public mid-range daily costs. Flights into the destination, taxes, event spikes, and hotel swings can move the real total.
Travel advisory
Level 2: Exercise increased caution
TERRORISM (T) OTHER (O) CRIME (C) HEALTH (H)
Source country update: 07/15/2025
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Estimate only - verify at the official embassy or consulate. Use Sherpa and the official embassy or consulate before you book anything non-refundable.
At a glance
Currency
EGP
Best months list
Feb · Mar · Nov
Destination type
City
Photo source
Local curated image