Giza travel guide
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You're Going to Love Giza
With a population of 2.44 million, Giza is the largest city in Al Jizah, Egypt by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Giza deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Giza
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Giza in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 35 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 10 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Giza, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Giza
Plane
Giza is served by 2 airports: Cairo Airport (CAI) and Giza Sphinx Intl (SPX). The closest to the city centre of Giza is Cairo Airport, which is located 14 miles from the city centre. Further away is Giza Sphinx Intl, 20 miles from the centre of Giza. The shortest flight to Giza from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 5h 20m.
Car
Another option to get to Giza is to pick up a car hire from Cairo, which is about 3 miles from Giza. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Avis, among others, in Cairo.
Bus
Bus operates bus routes to Giza. From Hurghada, the bus ride to Giza takes 390 miles and will cost you around €7. From Sharm el-Sheikh, the ticket costs about €12 for a journey of 390 miles.
Airports near Giza
Airlines serving Giza
Where to stay in Giza
From 5-star hotels such as the Marriott Mena House, Cairo to great affordable options like the Great Pyramid Inn, Giza offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €53 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €87 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Giza, with prices from €9 to €695 per night. Al Agouza is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Giza are about 13% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Al Dokki - In Giza’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Safir Hotel Cairo, Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino and Indiana Hotel.
Al Omrania - Barceló Cairo Pyramids, Amarante Pyramids Hotel and Gawharet Al Ahram Hotel have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Al Omrania will cost you about €15 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Giza
Most booked hotels in Giza
Hiring a car in Giza
Expect to pay €0.27 per litre in Giza (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €3.13 and €4.17. The most frequently booked car type in Giza is Compact (Nissan Sunny or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Proton Saga or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.