Cairo: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Cairo is the capital and largest city of Egypt and the Cairo Governorate. It is home to more than 9.8 million people.

Cairo · CC BY-SA 4.0

Now in the cityCairosunset 05:06 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map41

Exchange rateE£55.42per 1 $EGP — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.

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Updated information about Regional tensions (see ‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.

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Exercise increased caution in Egypt due to terrorism , crime , and health . Some areas have increased risk. The U.S. Embassy has limited ability to help dual national U.S.-Egyptian citizens who are arrested or detained. Egyptian law considers dual citizens to be solely Egyptian citizens.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory