Sharm el-Sheikh travel guide
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You're Going to Love Sharm el-Sheikh
With a population of 12,000, Sharm el-Sheikh is a must-see destination in Janub Sina', Egypt. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sharm el-Sheikh has to offer.
When to visit Sharm el-Sheikh
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sharm el-Sheikh in August, when the average temperature is 91.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 100.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 55.4 °F, with an average temperature of 64.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 0.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Sharm el-Sheikh, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Sharm el-Sheikh
Plane
When flying to Sharm el-Sheikh, you’ll arrive at Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira (SSH), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Sharm el-Sheikh from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 23h 25m.
Car
Another option to get to Sharm el-Sheikh is to pick up a car rental from Hurghada, which is about 55 miles from Sharm el-Sheikh. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Hurghada.
Bus
Bus operates bus routes to Sharm el-Sheikh. The most popular bus station is Sharm el-Sheikh Al-Riwaysat, located 2 miles from downtown Sharm el-Sheikh. Sharm el-Sheikh Watania is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Sharm el-Sheikh
Where to stay in Sharm el-Sheikh
From 5-star hotels such as the Savoy Sharm El Sheikh to great affordable options like the Naama Blue Hotel, Sharm el-Sheikh offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $59 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $142 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Sharm el-Sheikh, with prices from $12 to $4,500 per night. Hadaba is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Sharm el-Sheikh are about 63% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sharm el-Sheikh
Most booked hotels in Sharm el-Sheikh
Renting a car in Sharm el-Sheikh
Renting a car in Sharm el-Sheikh costs $41 per day, on average, or $163 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Sharm el-Sheikh.
Expect to pay $1.06 per gallon in Sharm el-Sheikh (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $12.72 and $16.96. Compact (Citroen DS4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sharm el-Sheikh, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.