Where to get small dollar bills for tips in Egypt?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 25 days ago
TL;DR
At the airport, there's an exchange office to the right before the exit where you can ask for small bills. ATMs typically dispense 200 EGP notes, with change sometimes given in smaller denominations.
What the community said
Small dollar bills can be exchanged at the hotel front desk — $100 bills are exchanged without issue; if small denominations aren't available at the moment, staff ask you to return later and do exchange them. $20 and $10 bills can also be changed at the bar near the Tiran pier.
25 days ago Hotel reception desk and bar at Tiran pier
The easiest place to get small dollar bills for tips is the currency exchange office at the airport, located to the right just before the exit from the arrivals area. You can specifically ask for small denominations and staff will usually accommodate.
25 days ago Airport exchange office — right side before exit
Egyptian ATMs typically dispense 200 EGP notes. Smaller bills only come out as the remainder when the total isn't a multiple of 200. For tipping purposes, ATMs are not ideal — use a currency exchange office instead.
25 days ago ATMs — 200 EGP notes only
It's customary to tip hotel porters in small dollar bills upon check-in. A typical amount is $1–2 per bag. It's best to stock up on small bills at the airport before heading to your hotel.
25 days ago Porter tip: $1–2 per bag