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.
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Both UBER and Careem works extremely well in Hurghada and we use Careem ourselves all the time. With these apps, you get a dedicated driver to your location and you can see the estimated cost for your destination before the actual booking of your taxi.
There is a fleet of minibusses, in white, that move all around the city. This is a cheap yet very efficient way to explore the city. You just have to know exactly where you want to be so that you can get dropped to the closest location. In just 2 Egyptian pounds, you can travel to your destination.
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.
It's difficult to say exactly how much a local taxi will cost from the airport to Hurghada, as there isn't a set-rate fee for the journey. The average ride from Hurghada airport to the city centre of Hurghada costs about €10 -13 (EGP 200 – 300) and takes around 20 minutes in normal traffic conditions.
Shark attacks in HurghadaThere is the very occasional shark attack in Hurghada. One happened in June 2023 and two (connected attacks) occured in 2022; going back, one's been recorded every few years. These attacks are rare, and they typically impact people who are snorkelling or swimming rather than scuba diving.
Tourism in the cityHurghada's major industry is foreign and domestic tourism, owing to its landscape, year-round hot and dry climate and long beaches. Its waters are clear and calm for most of the year and have become popular for underwater diving and snorkelling.
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.
Ahmed Khalil, General Manager of Uber Egypt, commented: “We are proud to launch Uber Black in Cairo to support the government's plans in reviving tourism as airport operations resume.
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.
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From 14 March 2023 onwards, when you request an Uber Taxi ride, in addition to the existing electronic payment options, you can also opt for settling your Uber Taxi trip fare with cash1 by paying the taxi driver-partner directly at the end of your trip.