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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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.
“Since our launch in Egypt, we've provided access to more than 703,000 economic opportunities for drivers and facilitated convenient rides to more than 13 million customers,” she said.
The first step in using Uber is to download the app to your Android or Apple device and then to register your name, phone number and credit card details – if you have one and want to pay electronically – but in Egypt you do not need a credit card to ride, you can also pay in cash (see below).
Uber announces the launch of Uber Black, its latest product available for the first time in Cairo, in partnership with Abou Ghaly Motors. The product will offer quality service with top-rated drivers in luxurious car models for trips starting at Cairo International Airport.
Bear in mind that Cairo local taxi hiring is not an easy process. Below are certain points that you should keep in mind while hiring a local taxi to Cairo hotels or even downtown: Sometimes, the drivers don't follow traffic rules in Cairo. So you may have to bear with some rash driving.
Since Cairo is probably THE most popular city in Egypt, you can expect loads of visitors. This means that pickpocketing crime is high. But as long as you stay aware of your surroundings and don't let your valuables out of sight, Cairo can be a very safe place to visit.
For instance, Downtown Cairo has a Walk Score of 98 percent —Walker's Paradise— whereas El-Zawya El-Hamraa, an informal settlement, has a Walk Score of 81 out of 100, Very Walkable.
Taxis are really inexpensive in Cairo, if you can get a fair price. For the 3 routes you asked about, they should be less than 30 Egyptian pounds each (so less than £2 or $2). And, you would expect to pay a bit more do you're stuck in heavy traffic.
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.
Today, there are multiple ride-hailing apps to choose from: Uber, Careem, inDriver and DiDi, each with its own set of benefits and drawbacks. The most popular ride-hailing app in Egypt and globally, US-based Uber is the fastest when it comes to availability.
Anything to look out for? Yes, Uber is safe. I would watch out for drivers who just drive around and around, never actually arriving to pick you up. If you wait long for a driver, just cancel the ride, pay the fee, and then dispute the fee to get the money back.
Book a taxi in Cairo with SIXTWaiting 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.