Cairo car hires from $27

When it comes to car hire in Cairo, choosing a compact car makes a lot of sense on several levels. Compact cars can be a lot cheaper, usually get better fuel mileage and will reduce your hassles in the chaos of Cairo traffic. Larger cars will have trouble navigating the crowded, often narrow, city streets and can be a nightmare to park.

The official speed limits for Cairo are 60 km/h in the city, 90 km/h outside the urban area and 100 km/h on highways. Enforcement can be patchy and not all locals may obey the limits, but, as a visitor, you certainly should do your best to adhere to the rules at all times.

Parking can seem chaotic in Cairo, with vehicles apparently parking anywhere they want. Many unofficial ‘parking mafias’ run certain areas as their private parking business and, although these services belong entirely to the black economy, they do work and operate much like official parking systems. There are a number of private car parks around the city, but these may not always be located where you need them to be. One innovative solution is the Rakna app, a mobile app linked to valet parking services around the city. Parking is a recognised problem in the city and something you should bear in mind when considering car hire in Cairo.

On average a car hire in Cairo costs $51 per day.

The average price of fuel in Cairo is $2.07 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $25 and $33, depending on the car size.

Compact (Nissan Sunny or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Cairo.

Car hire companies onsite at Cairo airport include Avis, Hertz, Budget and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Cairo airport to off-airport locations include Avis and Budget.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Compact car hire in Cairo costs $66 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Cairo costs $35 per day, on average.

In Cairo, cars are most frequently hired at Budget Jw Marriott Hotel, Mirage City (19 km from city centre ).