How much is a taxi from Cairo Airport to Giza Pyramids?
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.
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Normal taxi fare between Downtown Cairo to Giza Pyramids is about 30 LE (Egyptian Pounds) and may take you up to 60-90 minutes, depending on traffic. -Another very cheap option to reach Giza is by public bus.
Taking a Cairo airport taxi to the city centre is the quickest and most convenient transfer option. It's also very affordable compared to most other major cities as it costs just €8 (150 EGP).
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.
Yes, they are generally safe. We rarely hear about problems with taxi drivers, except the usual taxi driver style haggling, trying to make an extra pound. They have meters, but many don't use it!
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.
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.
It is kind to tip taxi/Uber drivers 10-20% for good service. It is not expected. Try to tip and pay Uber drivers in cash (EGP) if possible, because Uber withholds their income and only pays out twice per month, making it difficult for them to budget and plan on expenses if something happens with their vehicle.
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.
Pyramids of Giza Entrance FeeThe prices for the other parts are listed below: The Pyramids and Sphinx (complex) – adults: 120 EGP, students: 60 EGP. The Great Pyramid (Khufu) – adults: 300, students: 150 EGP. Khafre Pyramid – adults: 60 EGP, students: 30 EGP.
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.
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.
You should plan to spend around E£824 ($27) per day on your vacation in Cairo, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, E£225 ($7.35) on meals for one day and E£142 ($4.62) on local transportation.
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.