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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

El Gouna travel guide

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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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything El Gouna has to offer.

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When to visit El Gouna

El Gouna in December
Estimated flight+hotel price
£42
2 travellers
Flight to El Gouna
3 nights at hotel
El Gouna in December
Estimated flight+hotel price
£42
2 travellers
Flight to El Gouna
3 nights at hotel

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.

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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 25m.

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 Avis and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Hurghada.

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 25m.

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 Avis and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Hurghada.

Airports near El Gouna

SSHSharm El Sheikh Intl
HRGHurghada

Airlines serving El Gouna

Lufthansa
Good (8,152 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,544 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,450 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,013 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,626 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,369 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,484 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (437 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (690 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,918 reviews)
Air China
Good (156 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (298 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,955 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (426 reviews)
Condor
Good (531 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in El Gouna

Average rates range from around £72 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £127 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of El Gouna

Most booked hotels in El Gouna

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Cook's Club El Gouna
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£112+
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The Chedi El Gouna
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£148+
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Steigenberger Golf Resort El Gouna
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Sheraton Miramar Resort El Gouna
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£132+
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Mövenpick Resort & Spa El Gouna
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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Hiring a car in El Gouna

Expect to pay £0.37 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 £4.38 and £5.83.

Expect to pay £0.37 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 £4.38 and £5.83.