Hurghada is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Hurghada works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The city has an airport, so you can fly in directly. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Hurghada, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 1 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Hurghada, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Hurghada starts at around €51 per night, with a typical rate near €178 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: JAZ Elite Casa Del Mar Beach, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 2688 reviews, from €194 per night; Pickalbatros Blu Spa Resort - Adults Friendly 16 Years Plus- Ultra All-Inclusive, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 5200 reviews, from €199 per night; Serry Beach Resort, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 441 reviews, from €271 per night; Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle (Adults Only), 5-star, guest rating 9.4 from 680 reviews, from €237 per night; Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle - Adults Only, 5-star, guest rating 9.4 from 108 reviews, from €248 per night.
Day trips & routes: Marsa Alam — about 286 km, 3h 20m drive. Fastest option is Marsa Alam: 3h 20m by car.
Hurghada: what to know
Things to see: "Luxor Day Tour from Hurghada", rated 5 from 214 reviews, from €214.36; "Private Airport Pickup to Makdi, Sahl hashish, Elgouna", rated 5 from 103 reviews, from €25; "Transfer from the Airport to the Hotel in Hurghada", rated 5 from 96 reviews, from €13.4; "Private Dolphin Watching And Snorkeling Tour", rated 5 from 93 reviews, from €49.13; "Priavte Day Trip to Luxor & Valley of the Kings from Hurghada", rated 5 from 63 reviews, from €213.13.
Hurghada has its own airport, so a direct flight is the fastest way in. Getting around the city and out to the 1 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Hurghada is around €178, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Hurghada you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 1 route worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Egypt, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
