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What currency to take in Egypt: recommendations for travelers
Well experienced travelers who traveled the world. They know what money to take, what to take with them on the trip, what souvenirs to bring home. It is also easier for those who go to Europe to rest, where almost all the countries of the European Union have a single currency. But how to be the one who goes on vacation to exotic countries for the first time? Let's try to give recommendations to travelers, who are going to swim and sunbathe on the shore of the Red Sea. So which currency to take to Egypt?
But Russian rubles definitely should not be taken with you. Is that a taxi from the airport home. Since they will change, of course, it will be possible in all exchangers, but the rate is very unprofitable. In addition, it will be semi-official, because on the scoreboard the course is not hung up and our currency is not mentioned.
The answer to the question of which currency to take to Egypt is given. Now tell you whether you need to change it to local money and where it can be done. In occasion of an exchange - yes, it is necessary to change unequivocally. Purchases, as already said, are more profitable to do in Egyptian pounds and demand the surrender also in them. Yes, and bargain is much more profitable in national money, since they have a more subtle gradation. And the price, good bargaining, you can throw up to 50% of the original.
- in banks, but not in all, in some other operations only;
- in exchange offices, which is becoming more and more, by the way, do not forget to check
And count the money immediately after the exchange;
- in ATMs on which there is an inscription EXCHANGE or FOREX;
- in the offices of Thomas Cook.
Also, you can rent Egyptian pounds from your bank card. This is another answer to the question of which currency to take to Egypt. Do you remember about the commission and the fact that there are disruptions in the banking system under the people's unrest in the country, and only rely on the card, there is a chance to remain without money at all. Conclusion: you always need to have cash!
Have always small money with you, because everywhere, except for modern, normal hotels, you will have at every step begging for baksheesh (tips). In addition, it is customary for everyone to give at least some trifle. For example, even in the pyramids, policemen earn what they offer you to photograph on your camera.
Finally one tip: beware of thieves and scammers who love Russian tourists, and do not burn in the hot, almost equatorial sun.
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