Cairo, Egypt
Pyramids, museums, Nile views, and Islamic Cairo.
Daily budget baseline: $50 USD. History-focused first visits to Egypt
How much does a trip to Cairo cost?
A practical midrange budget for Cairo is about $50 USD per traveler per day. For a 7-day trip for two people, ground costs land around $548 USD before long-haul flights—usually cheapest in June, July, and August.
- Daily budget baseline: $50 USD / traveler
- 7 days for 2 people: ~$548 USD ground costs (2nd traveler ≈ 62% of daily rate, shared room)
- Usually cheapest: June, July, and August
- Busiest months: January, May, September, and December
Sample food prices
- Koshari — avg $2.00 USD
- Ful medames — avg $1.50 USD
- Shawarma plate — avg $5.00 USD
- Basbousa — avg $2.00 USD
- Taameya — avg $1.50 USD
Ground-cost planning assumptions dated July 2026. Use the calculator to personalize origin, dates, and group size. See how group size affects cost.
When is the best time to visit Cairo?
Travelers chasing value often prefer June, July, and August, but the sweet spot for conditions is typically February, March, April, October, and November. Expect denser crowds in January, May, September, and December.
What are the top things to do in Cairo?
- Pyramids of Giza — The essential plateau of pyramids and the Sphinx.
- Egyptian Museum / GEM — Pharaonic treasures and iconic artifacts.
- Khan el-Khalili — Historic bazaar for tea, crafts, and atmosphere.
- Islamic Cairo — Mosques, gates, and dense medieval streets.
- Nile Felucca Ride — Sunset sail through the center of the city.
What's the food and dining like in Cairo?
Must-try food in Cairo usually includes Koshari, Ful medames, Shawarma plate. Typical plates below help you budget meals before you go.
- Koshari — Rice, lentils, pasta, and tomato sauce. (avg $2.00)
- Ful medames — Stewed fava beans with oil and spices. (avg $1.50)
- Shawarma plate — Carved meat with rice, salad, and tahini. (avg $5.00)
- Basbousa — Semolina cake soaked in syrup. (avg $2.00)
- Taameya — Egyptian falafel made with fava beans. (avg $1.50)