Where to exchange dollars in Egypt for small bills?

You can exchange large dollar bills for small ones in Egypt in several ways. The simplest and most reliable is to pay for the visa upon arrival at the airport with a $50 or $100 bill and receive change. The official visa cost is $25, but tourists are often asked for $27, so you'll get several small bills. It's important to immediately ask for change in dollars, as they may try to give Egyptian pounds.

Other effective options:

• When making purchases at markets or paying for excursions: agree in advance with the seller that you want change in dollars, and only then hand over the money.
• With hotel staff: approach the reception or maids—they often agree to exchange money, as they receive many small bills as tips.
• With other tourists: ask around among vacationers, especially those whose trip is ending—they may be happy to exchange small bills with you.
• At exchange offices: some street money changers agree not only to exchange dollars for pounds but also to break large bills, although banks do this reluctantly.

Remember the key rule: always agree on the currency of change before handing over the money. Otherwise, you will almost certainly be given change in Egyptian pounds at an unfavorable rate.

You can find more useful life hacks and verified places for currency exchange in our detailed guide: Where to exchange dollars in Egypt.

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