Cheap trip to Hurghada
Hurghada is winter sun about five hours away: warm all year, a turquoise Red Sea full of coral reefs and affordable all-inclusive resorts. Snorkel at Giftun island, dive among more than 1000 fish species and wander the old quarter El Dahar. Direct from Eindhoven and Schiphol in about 5 hours. 7 days from 450 euro per person.
✈️ Plan your trip to Hurghada →When is the best time to go?
Hurghada is sunny all year. March to May and October to November are most pleasant: 25 to 30 degrees and a warm sea. In summer (June to August) it climbs to 38 to 40 degrees, dry heat with perfect diving conditions. Winter is a mild 20 to 23 degrees, making it the most popular time for travellers escaping the cold. The sea is then 21 to 22 degrees, handy with a wetsuit for diving. For spotting dolphins and the clearest snorkelling water, go October to May.
The best areas in Hurghada
- El Dahar (old town) Authentic Egypt with a fish market, mosques, a souk and cheap eateries.
- Sekalla (Downtown) The centre with shops, restaurants and nightlife around the marina.
- Hurghada Marina A harbour boulevard with better restaurants and the departure point for boat trips.
- Resort Strip & Sahl Hasheesh The all-inclusive resorts to the south, with quiet beaches and house reefs.
- El Gouna A chic lagoon town 25 km north, the Egyptian Venice, with watersports.
Top 5 things to do in Hurghada
- Snorkelling or diving trip to Giftun island & Orange Bay A coral reef in Egypt's first marine park, tours from around 17.50 euro plus a marine-park fee of 5 to 10 euro (cash at the pier).
- Diving Hurghada is one of the cheapest dive destinations in the world, with affordable intro dives and PADI courses.
- Desert safari Quad bikes, jeeps, a Bedouin village, a camel ride and a starry sky, from around 35 euro.
- El Dahar souk & old town Haggle over spices and souvenirs and taste the real Egypt. Free.
- Day trip to Luxor The Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Hatshepsut about 3.5 hours away, from around 47 euro. Expect a long day (04:00 to 20:00).
Insider tip: book your snorkelling trip on a weekday early morning, when the water is calmer and clearer. Eat fish dishes in El Dahar rather than only the resort buffet, and agree the taxi price upfront or use Uber/Careem.
Flights + transport from the Netherlands
From Eindhoven you fly direct with TUI fly and from Schiphol with Transavia (around 4x per week) to Hurghada (HRG) in about 5 hours. The airport is close to the city and resorts: an official airport taxi to the centre costs around 3 euro, a short city ride with Uber or Careem about 2.50 euro for 5 km, a local taxi 3 to 5 euro (agree the price upfront). Many travellers stay at the resort and book excursions on the spot. To explore the coast flexibly you can also compare a rental car.
What does a holiday in Hurghada cost?
Budget hotels from 25 euro, mid-range resorts 50 to 90 euro per night, often all-inclusive. Local food is very cheap: koshari 1 to 2 euro, a fish dinner in El Dahar 6 to 10 euro. Budget from 450 euro per person for 7 days including a direct flight. Note: the town itself is functional, the real culture is in the day trips such as Luxor.
Similar destinations
Like Hurghada? Check out these sunny spots too:
Plan better with these guides
Practical tips to get more travel value from the same budget:
Frequently asked questions about Hurghada
When is the best time to visit Hurghada?
Sun all year round. March to May and October to November are most pleasant at 25 to 30 degrees with a warm sea. Summer is 38 to 40 degrees but dry, winter a mild 20 to 23 degrees and the best winter-sun period.
Which area is best to stay in Hurghada?
For beach and all-inclusive the Resort Strip or Sahl Hasheesh, for the centre and nightlife Sekalla and the Marina, and for authentic Egypt the old quarter El Dahar.
How do I get to Hurghada from the Netherlands?
Direct from Eindhoven with TUI fly and from Schiphol with Transavia (around 4x per week) to Hurghada (HRG) in about 5 hours.
What does a holiday in Hurghada cost?
From 450 euro per person for 7 days including a direct flight. Budget hotels from 25 euro, resorts 50 to 90 euro per night and a snorkelling trip to Giftun island from 17.50 euro.
🗺️ Where do you want to stay in Hurghada?
Hotels, resorts and apartments in Hurghada on the map. Click a pin for live prices and direct booking.
Interactive map from our partner Stay22. Loads only when you click. If you book through a partner we earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you.