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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Adult tickets are 80 Egyptian pounds ($9) per person, while student tickets cost 40 Egyptian pounds (less than $5) each. All tickets include entrance into the Great Sphinx's temples, as well as access to the adjacent pyramids.
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.
With the Giza Pyramids being Egypt's number one tourist attraction, it is probably the safest of all attractions in Egypt. So yes, we believe the pyramids in Egypt are safe to visit.
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.
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!
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).
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.
Egypt is one destination where renting a car is not generally recommended. There are several reasons for this. First, the level of driving skill in Egypt is generally erratic; there's little adherence to laws and safety guidelines, and driving at dangerous speeds for the conditions is the norm.