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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cairo has to offer.
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 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 48.2 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 0″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Cairo, with an average rainfall of 0″.
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 center. The shortest flight to Cairo from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 20m.
Car
Another option to get to Cairo is to pick up a car rental from Alexandria, which is about 181 km from Cairo. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Avis, among others, in Alexandria.
Bus
Bus operates bus routes to Cairo. From Sharm el-Sheikh, the bus ride to Cairo takes 628 km and will cost you around $13. From Hurghada, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 724 km. The most popular bus station is Cairo Nadi El Sekka Bus Station, located 6 km from downtown Cairo. Cairo Coptic Hospital is also a commonly used station, and is 2.4 km from the city center.
Airports near Cairo
Airlines serving Cairo
Where to stay in Cairo
From 5-star hotels such as the Tolip Golden Plaza to great affordable options like the Cairo Inn, Cairo offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $40 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $152 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Arabesque Hotel and Miramar Talaat Harb. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Cairo, with prices from $9 to $362 per night. Nasr City is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cairo are about 2% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Al Zamalek - In Cairo’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino, Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah and Golden Tulip Flamenco Hotel Cairo.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cairo
Most booked hotels in Cairo
Renting a car in Cairo
Renting a car in Cairo costs $41 per day, on average, or $163 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Cairo.
Expect to pay $1.06 per gallon in Cairo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $12.72 and $16.96. Compact (Dacia Logan or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cairo, while also 79% cheaper than other types, on average.