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 33 °C, and the highest can go up to 38 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 13 °C, with an average temperature of 18 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 3 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Sharm el-Sheikh, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
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 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sharm el-Sheikh from the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 8h.
Car
Another option to get to Sharm el-Sheikh is to pick up a car hire from Hurghada, which is about 88 km from Sharm el-Sheikh. You’ll find branches of Avis and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Hurghada.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Sharm el-Sheikh Al-Riwaysat, located 4 km from the city centre of Sharm el-Sheikh. Sharm el-Sheikh Watania is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.
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 AED 213 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 444 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sharm el-Sheikh, with prices from AED 44 to AED 16,526 per night. Hadaba is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sharm el-Sheikh are about 62% 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
Hiring a car in Sharm el-Sheikh
Expect to pay AED 1.03 per litre in Sharm el-Sheikh (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 12.34 and AED 16.46. Compact (Citroen DS4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sharm el-Sheikh, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.