Short answer
Install an Egypt eSIM before you fly and you're online on arrival in Cairo, Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh, ready to book a ride from the airport. Cities, the Nile Valley and the Red Sea resorts are well covered; 1 GB per day covers maps, ride apps and messaging.
Live prices for Egypt
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3 GB
15 days
- Speed: 3G/4G/5G
- Hotspot supported
- Top-up available
$6.99
$2.33/GB
10 GB
30 days
- Speed: 3G/4G/5G
- Hotspot supported
- Top-up available
$19.99
$2.00/GB
100 MB
7 days
- Speed: 3G/4G/5G
- Hotspot supported
- Top-up available
$1.99
500 MB/day
Choose days
- Unlimited: 512 Kbps after daily data
- Speed: 3G/4G/5G
- Hotspot supported
$2.99 for 1 day
Lower price per day on longer trips
Coverage in Egypt
Egypt's networks are Vodafone, Orange, e& (Etisalat) and WE. Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh have good 4G; each plan card shows its partner network.
Desert roads (for example to Siwa or the White Desert), parts of a Nile cruise and some diving spots can have weak or no signal.
How much data do you need?
- Cairo and the Pyramids, 3–4 days: 2–4 GB.
- One week with a Nile cruise or Luxor: 5–7 GB.
- Red Sea holiday with lots of photos, video and calls: 10 GB or an unlimited day pass.
Travel tips
- Uber and Careem work in Cairo, Alexandria and the main resort towns.
- Hotel Wi-Fi on Nile cruise boats is often slow, so mobile data is the reliable option.
- Download offline maps before desert excursions.
Frequently asked questions
Does the eSIM work in Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada?
Yes, both resort areas have good coverage.
Do I get an Egyptian number?
No, travel eSIMs are data-only; you keep your own number on your home SIM.
Can I pay in Egyptian pounds?
Visitors in Egypt can choose InstaPay or a mobile wallet at checkout and pay in EGP.
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