Private drivers · Egypt
Do you tip a private driver in Egypt?
Short answer
100–200 EGP per day
100–200 pounds for a full day.
CommonCash preferred
A driver for a full day of sightseeing gets 100–200 pounds at the end. A single airport transfer gets 50–100 pounds. Drivers often wait for hours in the heat — the tip is expected and deserved.
Cash or card?
Card tipping is not practical outside of large hotels. Cash in Egyptian pounds is essential; foreign notes are accepted but often at a poor rate.
Common questions
- Do you tip a private driver in Egypt?
- 100–200 pounds for a full day. A driver for a full day of sightseeing gets 100–200 pounds at the end. A single airport transfer gets 50–100 pounds. Drivers often wait for hours in the heat — the tip is expected and deserved.
- How much should you tip private drivers in Egypt?
- 100–200 EGP per day. 100–200 pounds for a full day.
- Can you tip by card in Egypt?
- Card tipping is not practical outside of large hotels. Cash in Egyptian pounds is essential; foreign notes are accepted but often at a poor rate.
More on tipping in Egypt
Tipping private drivers elsewhere
← Full tipping guide for Egypt
Editorial review pending. These figures reflect widely reported norms for Egypt and have not yet been checked against cited sources.