Will my Uber app work in Egypt?

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 in Egypt allows you to book long distance journeys, with the journey between Cairo and Alexandria being a common one as it's available within both these cities too.

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One application – wherever you go No matter where you go, the Uber app always stays the same. You won't need to get to know new services – having one app that you're already familiar with makes travel a whole lot easier.

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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.

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To edit your default city location:
  1. Sign in at Uber .
  2. Select Profile from the menu.
  3. Set your location by country and postal code.


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APR: 15.74%-26.49% Variable APR. Balance transfer fee: Either $10 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater. Foreign transaction fee: None.

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Uber now manages to operate in Germany and the EU only as a regulated taxi service. The US-style UberPop (called UberX in the US) freelance ride service can't be found in Germany or anywhere in the EU. Anyone who wants to drive for Uber in Germany, needs a professional chauffeur's license.

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Careem Taxis can 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.

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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.

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Uber Egypt operates in eight different destinations around the country:
  • Cairo.
  • Alexandria.
  • Mansoura.
  • Tanta.
  • El Gouna.
  • Hurghada.
  • Zagazig.
  • Damanhur.


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Can I request a ride with Uber at Hurghada Airport? Uber is available at Hurghada Airport, so you can enjoy a convenient and comfortable trip to wherever you need to go.

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Uber calculates fares based on the local currency and exchange rates applicable in the specific region where the service is provided. When you request an Uber for someone in a different country, the charge for the ride will typically be in the local currency of the country where the ride takes place.

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Given Uber's international structure, some bank cards may not be authorised to process international transactions. Please reach out to your bank to confirm the status of your card and if there are any restrictions on international payments. Once you do so, you should hopefully be able to ride!

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You can change your Preferred Currency at any time by logging on to the Uber app and navigating to the 'preferred currency' settings in your wallet.

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Is Uber Available In Europe? The short answer is yes, there is Uber in Europe. However, it's not that simple! Uber is available in many popular European travel destinations but there are also many places where it does not exist yet.

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Uber always charges in the currency of the country where the ride takes place. So if you're in the US and request an Uber for someone in Japan for example, the charge will be in Japanese yen.

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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).

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Book a taxi in Cairo with SIXT Waiting 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.

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The best way to get around Egypt is by air although there are reliable bus and train services, as it's often far from one tourist center to another. Domestic flight service is mainly provided by Egypt Air, but Nile Air has a few services between Cairo and other major cities.

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