Yes you can take Uber from Cairo to anywhere throughout Egypt. Cairo to Alexandria is a fixed rate of 600 EGP, which is about $33 USD.
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Looking for an alternative to the traditional Cairo Airport shuttle or taxi? Whether you're going from Cairo Airport to city center or Giza to Cairo Airport, get where you're going with the Uber app you already know.Request a ride to and from CAI at the tap of a button.
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.
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.
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).
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!
As long as Uber is available at your travel destination, the Uber app will work the same as it does at home. Update your mobile phone number in the Uber app. If you are using a different number during your travels, add it to your Uber account.