El Gouna travel guide
El Gouna Tourism | El Gouna Guide
You're Going to Love El Gouna
With a population of 15.000, El Gouna is a must-see destination in Al Bahr al Ahmar, Egypt. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything El Gouna has to offer.
When to visit El Gouna
Looking for warm weather? Then head to El Gouna in July, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 34 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 9 °C, with an average temperature of 15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 2 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in El Gouna, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to El Gouna
Plane
Although El Gouna doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hurghada (HRG), which is located 27 km from El Gouna. The shortest flight to El Gouna from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 5h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to El Gouna.
Car
Another option to get to El Gouna is to pick up a car hire from Hurghada, which is about 21 km from El Gouna. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Hurghada.
Bus
El Gouna’s bus station is located 9 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving El Gouna
Where to stay in El Gouna
Average rates range from around £84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £111 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of El Gouna
Most booked hotels in El Gouna
Hiring a car in El Gouna
Expect to pay £0.23 per litre in El Gouna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £2.66 and £3.55. Compact (Nissan Sunny or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in El Gouna, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.