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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 $55 per day.
The average price of fuel in Cairo is $1.62 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $19 and $26, 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, Autounion Car Rental, Budget, Alamo and Sixt.
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 $64 per day, on average.
An Economy car hire in Cairo costs $39 per day, on average.
A Standard car hire in Cairo costs $108 per day, on average.
In Cairo, cars are most frequently hired at Avis 7 El-Nozha St. (10 km from city centre ).
On average a car hire in Cairo costs $387 per week ($55 per day).
On average a car hire in Cairo costs $1,660 per month ($55 per day).
5 locations in Cairo
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Nov 2023
10.0 Wonderful
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10.0 Wonderful
June 2021
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Driving in Egypt is NOT easy for western tourists, but having a rental car was critical to having the best Egypt experience. Avis offered a great deal on unlimited miles and pick up was easy. Drop off was so clear, but after 10 days in Egypt, your expectations of order and process will be recalibrated. Considering that, drop off wasn’t bad. There were no clear instruction where to return, so a best guess had us parking pretty much anywhere then calling the Avis rep to meet you out front. Be sure to write down your Avis rep’s phone and contact info. We had a Vodaphone local SIM card to make and receive local calls. Available at the airport and all over Egypt for cheap.Cons:
Would have been nice to have a more streamlined drop off process. I ended up walking across the airport trying to figure it out. Compared to US car rental return, no quite as smooth. Compared to ANYTHING in Egypt, returning the car was one of the easier things to accomplish. Prepare to be flexible and creative.7 locations in Cairo
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35 Gameat Al Dewal Al Arabeya
+20 122 908 7444
5 Abou El Feda
+20 122 908 7444
Gate 6
+20 122 908 5333
Omar Ibn El Khattab Street
+20 122 313 8831
Terminal 2+3
+20 122 908 6655
Zahraa El Maadi, Industr. Zone
+20 2 22777670
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1.9 Poor
Sept 2021
5.9 Fair
Aug 2021
3.9 Poor
Aug 2021
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14 Misr El Taamer Area 9
+20 106 500 3000
Terminal 1 Cairo International
+20 112 470 9429
Upon Arrival Contact 201066611027
+20 106 661 1027
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Arrival Hall Terminal 3
+20 122 232 7590
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4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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The car was clean and in good working condition.Cons:
I had to wait about an hour for the person to come with the car. Despite booking the car for 6:00 AM, and calling the day before to confirm I could pick it up at that time, I learned when I arrived that the person with they keys to the car wouldn't come until normal working hours started (8:00 AM). Additionally, the mileage costs were not very good. The extra mileage charges for one day of use were about five times the cost of the rental itself.10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2021
5.9 Fair
Oct 2021
3 locations in Cairo
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1 Mohamed selim st.Sheraton AlMatar
+20 120 332 8202
24 El Shaheed Mostafa Riad Street
+20 120 332 9209
Cairo International Airport, Sheraton, Sheraton Al Matar, El Nozha
+20 120 332 8202
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2.0 Poor
July 2024
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4 Elbatal Ahmed St, Doki
+20 102 348 8885
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2.0 Poor
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2.0 Poor
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Cairo International Airport, Terminal 3
+20 106 661 1027
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Arrival Hall Terminal 3
+20 122 232 7590
Cairo Airport Terminal 2
+20 122 232 7625
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Arrival Hall Terminal 3
+20 122 232 7590
Mohamed Zaki Square Chill Out
+20 122 232 7590
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Cairo International Airport
+86 10 6064 1387
Oruba
+20 106 661 1027
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Cairo Downtown
+20 101 976 1260
Cairo International Airport
+20 101 976 1260
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Villa 44, st 254, Degla, Maadi, Cairo, Egypt
+20 120 533 4711
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Upon Arrival Contact 201066611027
+86 10 6064 1387
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Pick-up location | Cairo |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, People mover, Premium, Premium SUV, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice SUV |
Hire locations | 47 |
Airport locations | 16 |
Popular agencies | Alamo, Hertz, Sixt, Budget |