Cairo practical travel information
Entry requirements, driving rules, tipping customs and packing guidance for Cairo, Egypt, tailored to the country you are travelling from.
- Tipping in restaurants: 10-15% (baksheesh) is expected everywhere
- Tipping taxis: Round up the fare generously
- Tipping hotel staff: 10-20 EGP per bag
- Baksheesh culture is strong. Tip guards, bathroom attendants, parking helpers. Carry lots of small bills.
- Packing: month-by-month temperatures and dress codes are covered in our Cairo packing guide.
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