Cairo travel guide
Cairo Tourism | Cairo Guide
You're Going to Love Cairo
With 7,73 million inhabitants, Cairo is the most populous city in Egypt. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cairo has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Cairo
Where to Eat in Cairo
If you’re looking for affordable options, Nairu Restaurant @ First Nile Boat (136 Nile St) and Birdcage - InterContinental Cairo Semiramis (Corniche El Nil) are great picks.
When to visit Cairo
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cairo in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 9 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 0 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Cairo, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Cairo
Plane
When flying to Cairo, you’ll arrive at Cairo Airport (CAI), which is located 19 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cairo from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 25h 40m.
Bus
Bus operates bus routes to Cairo. The most popular bus station is Cairo Nadi El Sekka Bus Station, located 4 miles from the city centre of Cairo. Cairo Coptic Hospital is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 miles from the city centre.
Airports near Cairo
Airlines serving Cairo
Where to stay in Cairo
From 5-star hotels such as the Holiday Inn Cairo - Citystars to great affordable options like the Cairo Inn, Cairo offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $68 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $239 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holy Sheet Hostel and Dahab Hostel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Cairo, with prices from $12 to $673 per night. Nasr City is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Cairo are about 3% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Al Zamalek - In Cairo’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino, Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah and Golden Tulip Flamenco Hotel Cairo.
Abdeen - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Azar Boutique Hotel, Paris Hotel and Golden Hotel Cairo. The average nightly price for a double room in Abdeen is $14.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cairo
Most booked hotels in Cairo
Hiring a car in Cairo
Hiring a car in Cairo costs $59 per day, on average, or $354 if you want to hire it for 6 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 43% cheaper than airport locations in Cairo.
Expect to pay $0.44 per litre in Cairo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $5.26 and $7.01. The most frequently booked car type in Cairo is Standard (Subaru Impreza or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Cairo
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$37/day
Passenger van
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$481/day