Yes, there are exchange points in every airport in Egypt, many have ATMs. Change it is best in them, or as necessary in banks. In hotels, as a rule, the course is somewhat worse, and "with hands" do not even think about making an exchange. In addition, when buying a visa, you can pay in dollars and ask for a change in the national currency: it will be enough for the first time, and when calculating the rate you will not be deceived. Surrender here generally like to give local money, no matter what currency you pay.

If you carry dollars with you, then the national currency - Egyptian pounds, which in the French manner is called the Egyptian lira and denote LE, you will need in the minimum amount. In all shops and shops willingly accept dollars, at a rate of about 6 LE for one USD. Pounds are beneficial to tip, pay souvenirs and fruits. Keep in mind that you need to keep receipts for exchanging dollars for pounds if you later want to transfer the remaining Egyptian money back to the US currency.