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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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.
Careem Taxiscan 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.
There are no standard meter rates for cabs in Luxor, but most rides will cost between 5 and 150 Egyptian pounds (roughly $0.50 to $17) depending on your negotiating skills. Ride-sharing services like Lyft and Uber do not operate in Luxor.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
A tuk-tuk fare would range from 1 EGP to 10 EGP, depending on your destination. It is always advisable to negotiate on a price with the driver before taking the ride.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cairo has walkable areas, but is not typically a walkable city. Sidewalks are not consistent throughout the city and can often land you walking in the street, even in suburban areas such as New Cairo City.
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.