Are there Ubers in Egypt?

Yes, there is Uber in Egypt and this ended up being my go-to option for getting around Cairo. It took away a lot of the headache of negotiating with local taxis and was so much cheaper too.



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Careem Taxis can be found in Cairo and are the original taxi app ordering service before Uber hit the scene to rival them. Prices and the service are pretty similar, I chose to use Uber as I had the app already and was familiar with the company.

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Can I request a ride with Uber at Hurghada Airport? Uber is available at Hurghada Airport, so you can enjoy a convenient and comfortable trip to wherever you need to go.

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It's difficult to say exactly how much a local taxi will cost from the airport to Hurghada, as there isn't a set-rate fee for the journey. The average ride from Hurghada airport to the city centre of Hurghada costs about €10 -13 (EGP 200 – 300) and takes around 20 minutes in normal traffic conditions.

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Uber Egypt operates in eight different destinations around the country:
  • Cairo.
  • Alexandria.
  • Mansoura.
  • Tanta.
  • El Gouna.
  • Hurghada.
  • Zagazig.
  • Damanhur.


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Yes, there is Uber in Egypt and this ended up being my go-to option for getting around Cairo. It took away a lot of the headache of negotiating with local taxis and was so much cheaper too.

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As mentioned, we had 99.9% positive experiences using Uber in Egypt, but this is still Egypt and you want Uber to take the payment for the trip you're making via the app. Some drivers will ask to pay in cash (which is allowed in Egypt unlike our home country), which could create problems.

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Egyptian public transport is, on the whole, pretty good. There is an efficient rail network linking the Nile Valley, Delta and Canal Zone, and elsewhere you can travel easily enough by bus or shared (service) taxi.

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Ahmed Khalil, General Manager of Uber Egypt, commented: “We are proud to launch Uber Black in Cairo to support the government's plans in reviving tourism as airport operations resume.

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Uber is available at Cairo Airport, so you can enjoy a convenient and comfortable trip to wherever you need to go. Where is the Uber Cairo Airport pickup location? From Terminal 1, head to Hall 1 or 3 to meet your driver. From Terminal 2, walk to the parking area at the lower level to meet your driver.

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Unfortunately only Cairo and Alexandria have Uber in Egypt. Luxor and Aswan supposedly have Careem, but we never once managed to get a ride. It's a shame Sharm El Sheikh doesn't have Uber because their taxis were the worst rip off of all!

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Pink Taxi Egypt is fast and easy way to book your private driver. Simply click a button and enjoy your ride with a female driver. The only ladies taxi in Egypt.

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The best ways to get around Cairo are by metro train or taxi. Egypt's capital is constantly choked by traffic. But below Cairo's congested streets, the metro system is clean, affordable and extremely efficient.

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Tipping 10–15% of your bill total is customary at cafes and restaurants, and loose change is acceptable for food purchases from street vendors and markets. Often known as 'backsheesh' in parts of Asia and the Middle East, tipping is standard practice in Egypt.

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Book a taxi in Cairo with SIXT Waiting around for a taxi is a thing of the past as you can simply open the SIXT app on your phone and order your taxi in just a few steps. There's no need to have cash on you to pay for your ride, as the fare will simply be charged to the credit card linked to your account.

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