With a population of 3.81 million, Alexandria is the largest city in Al Iskandariyah, 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Alexandria has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Byblos (399 El-Gaish Rd) and Fresca (399 El-Gaish Rd) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Alexandria in July, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 50 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Alexandria, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
When flying to Alexandria, you’ll arrive at Alexandria Borg El Arab (HBE), which is located 38 km from the city centre.
Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car hire from Cairo, which is about 181 km from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Cairo.
From 5-star hotels such as the Radisson Blu Hotel, Alexandria to great affordable options like the Jewel San Stefano Hotel, Alexandria offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $140 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $0.43 per litre in Alexandria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $5.15 and $6.86. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Compact (Nissan Sunny or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Sentra or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.