Alexandria travel guide
Alexandria Tourism | Alexandria Guide
You're Going to Love Alexandria
With a population of 3.81 million, Alexandria is the largest city in Al Iskandariyah, Egypt by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Alexandria has to offer.
Where to Eat in Alexandria
If you’re looking for affordable options, Byblos (399 El-Gaish Rd) and Fresca (399 El-Gaish Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Alexandria
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Alexandria in July, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 50 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Alexandria, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Alexandria
Plane
When flying to Alexandria, you’ll arrive at Alexandria Borg El Arab (HBE), which is located 38 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Alexandria from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 9h 15m.
Car
Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car hire from Cairo, which is about 181 km from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of Sixt and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Cairo.
Airports near Alexandria
Airlines serving Alexandria
Where to stay in Alexandria
From 5-star hotels such as the Radisson Blu Hotel, Alexandria to great affordable options like the Jewel San Stefano Hotel, Alexandria offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £38 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £72 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria
Most booked hotels in Alexandria
Hiring a car in Alexandria
Hiring a car in Alexandria costs £20 per day, on average, or £61 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
Expect to pay £0.23 per litre in Alexandria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £2.74 and £3.65. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Sunny or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.