Major city · Egypt
El Quseirالقصير
Spend 1 night to see the historic fortress and dive/snorkel; longer if you want multiple dive days.
El Quseir is a small Red Sea fishing town with a historic fortress, coral‑reef beaches and several dive centres. Most visitors can see the main sights and enjoy a dive in a single day, staying overnight for convenience. Extend your stay for additional dives or a relaxed beach day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EGP
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- avoid Jun–Aug (very hot)
- Airport
- RMF
- Nights
- 1
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- Egypt ↗Do not photograph military sites, police, bridges or government buildings; some museums and tombs charge for or ban photography.
- Egypt ↗During Ramadan, avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public in daylight; hotels and tourist restaurants still serve.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for El Quseir122 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about El Quseir, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP, also written LE or £E).Egypt-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckVodafone, Orange, Etisalat (e&) and WE sell tourist SIMs at Cairo airport with passport; about EGP 500–1,000 for 20–40 GB — check.Egypt-wide
- Tap waterTap water is chlorinated in cities but most visitors drink bottled; do not drink Nile water.Egypt-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10% even when service is added (it rarely reaches staff).Egypt-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Egypt-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; stay aware of traffic and negotiate taxi fares up front.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and restaurants; attendants at sites expect EGP 10–20.Egypt-wide
- Emergency numbers122 police · 180 fire · 123 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysFriday is the weekend day (with Saturday for offices); sites open daily, some close earlier in Ramadan.Egypt-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportRMF Marsa Alam International Airport (About 100 km (62 mi) north, 2 h by bus).RMF Marsa Alam International Airport (About 62 mi (100 km) north, 2 h by bus).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable within 30 min; microbuses and shared Peugeot taxis run between El Quseir, Safaga and Hurghada.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeLE10–LE15
- Street or quick mealKoshary (street food)LE15–LE25
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (resort‑town)2025 price$3–$5 (≈ LE45–LE75)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget LE150–200 · Mid LE250–350 · High LE500+
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- RMF Marsa Alam International Airport (About 100 km (62 mi) north, 2 h by bus)RMF Marsa Alam International Airport (About 62 mi (100 km) north, 2 h by bus)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (71°F)71°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Mar
Best
25°C (76°F)76°F (25°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (89°F)89°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
32°C (89°F)89°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
29°C (85°F)85°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (76°F)76°F (25°C)
Dec
Best
23°C (74°F)74°F (23°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) low), wettest Oct (1 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
El Quseir: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
22°C (71°F)71°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
0 rd
Feb
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (58°F)58°F (14°C)
0 rd
Mar
25°C (76°F)76°F (25°C)
16°C (62°F)62°F (16°C)
0 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (67°F)67°F (20°C)
0 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0 rd
Jun
32°C (89°F)89°F (32°C)
25°C (78°F)78°F (25°C)
0 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
0 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (80°F)80°F (26°C)
0 rd
Sep
32°C (89°F)89°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
0 rd
Oct
29°C (85°F)85°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Nov
25°C (76°F)76°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Dec
23°C (74°F)74°F (23°C)
16°C (60°F)60°F (16°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Town is walkable within 30 min; microbuses and shared Peugeot taxis run between El Quseir, Safaga and Hurghada. Taxi from resorts to town ~ 3–5 USD (2025).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Port Ghalib (Marsa Alam)
goDoor to door: ≈ 2 h 30 min
Upper Egypt Bus Company, about 2 h, plus a short walk
Beach and dive sites; buses twice daily
Safaga
goDoor to door: ≈ 45 min
Shared Peugeot taxi, about 30 min
Quick ferry to islands, cheap taxis
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Simon Hotel
Rooms from LE80
Sea Princess Hotel
Shared bathroom rooms LE30–LE50; private bathroom rooms LE70–LE100
Radisson Blu Resort El Quseir
Upscale resort on Safaga Road
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- LE150–200 excl. bed
- Mid
- LE250–350 excl. bed
- High
- LE500+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Coffee | LE10–LE15 |
| Koshary (street food) | LE15–LE25 |
| Seafood plate | LE50–LE120 |
| Taxi (resort‑town)2025 price | $3–$5 (≈ LE45–LE75) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Taxi drivers may quote higher rates; agree on price before boarding.
- Check dive centre certification (PADI/BSAC) if you plan to dive.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 122
- Fire
- 180
- Ambulance
- 123
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إلى هذا العنوان من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police122
- Ambulance123
- Tourist police126
Embassy
US consulate in Alexandria; other embassies in Cairo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Upper Egypt Bus Company, El Quseir ↔ Hurghada: Two daily buses, approx. LE20–LE30; check schedule
- Shared Peugeot taxi, town‑center: LE10 to Safaga, LE20 to Hurghada; negotiate price
Say or show
- عفوًا — Excuse me / Sorry (ʿafwan)
- شكرًا — Thank you (shukran)
- بكم؟ — How much is it? (bikam?)
- هل يمكن الدفع بالبطاقة؟ — Can I pay by card? (hal yumkin al-dafʿ bil-bitaqa?)
- أين الحمام؟ — Where is the bathroom? (ayna al-hammam?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for El Quseir. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Apr · avoid Jun–Aug (very hot) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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