You can book an Uber to take you to the Pyramids. It is both convenient and also will not involve haggling for the price. When booking the cab, remember to pick the entrance you wish to use. There are two entrances to the Giza Complex - the Great Pyramid entrance, or the Sphinx entrance.
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If you are going straight from Cairo Airport to Giza, this likely will cost around 10–15 US dollars in a taxi, and takes around 60 minutes.
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.
How to Get from Cairo Airport to Giza by Taxi (recommended for speed, without a guide) If you are going straight from Cairo Airport to Giza, this likely will cost around 10–15 US dollars in a taxi, and takes around 60 minutes.
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.
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.
Customary Tipping Amounts in EgyptFor tour guides, a tip of 100-200 Egyptian pounds per day is customary, depending on the length and quality of the tour. For taxi drivers, rounding up the fare is sufficient, although you may choose to add an additional 5-10 Egyptian pounds for exceptional service.
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.
Tourists are not required to follow any particular dress code to visit the pyramids in Egypt. Although many online sources say that female travellers should not wear short pants, many female tourists do, and nobody bats an eyelid. Both men and women are free to wear shorts to visit the pyramids.
If you're looking for a quieter, self-led experience, it is completely possible to visit the Pyramids independently. In this guide, you will learn everything you need to know about planning your visit there without booking a tour.
Yes, you can pay with cash. Before requesting a ride, go to the Payment section in the app and select Cash. At the end of your trip, pay cash directly to your driver.
When you add a payment method to the Uber app, the cost of your rides will automatically be deducted once the trip is complete whenever you have a good data/internet connection. You can pay with a credit or debit card, Google Pay, Apple Pay, PayPal, Venmo, vouchers, Uber Gift Cards, and even cash.