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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.

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Common questions

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.

Full tipping guide for Egypt

Reviewed by Greg Kockott on 3 September 2026.

Figures checked against the sources below on 4 September 2026.

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