With a population of 538.378, Port Said is the largest city in Bur Sa'id, Egypt by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Port Said deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Port Said in July, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12 °C, with an average temperature of 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 10 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Port Said, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
Although Port Said doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cairo Airport (CAI), which is located 151 km from Port Said. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Port Said include American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia. The shortest flight to Port Said from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 7h 45m.
Another option to get to Port Said is to pick up a car hire from Cairo, which is about 168 km from Port Said. You’ll find branches of Avis and Sixt, among others, in Cairo.
Bus operates bus routes to Port Said.
Average rates range from around £39 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £33 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay £0.23 per litre in Port Said (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £2.70 and £3.60.