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Cheap car rentals in Cairo
KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Cairo
- Car hire in Cairo is ideal for those looking to make the most of their time in this big city. Whether you want to explore the sights of the city itself, such as the Khan el-Khalili bazaar and the Hanging Church, or want to drive out to visit the Great Pyramid of Giza, driving will enable you to move around at your own pace and will help you avoid a hectic public transport experience.
- You will find car hire desks in all 3 terminals of Cairo International Airport (CAI), all easily accessible inside the terminal building itself. While Terminal 2 only has a limousine service offered by Sixt, you will find a large number of car hire companies for your Cairo car hire in Terminals 1 and 3. These include a number of local companies, as well as some international ones such as Europcar, Budget and Enterprise.
- When driving your car hire in Cairo, it is important to take into consideration the following handy tips. Local drivers rarely use indicators, so try not to get too close to the car in front of you as they might suddenly turn without a warning. Traffic signals are not very common in Cairo, which makes turning left a bit tricky on some of the more major roads. Make sure you also keep an eye out for pedestrians, as jaywalking is very common.
- Cairo is notorious for having heavy traffic any time of the day, but you should especially try to avoid driving during rush hour, which falls between 8:00 and 9:00 in the morning and between 16:00 and 18:00 in the evening. Some of the city’s most congested roads at those times are the Ring Road, as well as the Moneeb, May 15 and 6th of October bridges. The roads also generally get busy after the Maghrib prayer which happens at sunset, and the Isha prayer which happens sometime between 19:00 and 20:00, depending on the time of the year.
- Book your rental car in Cairo at least 2 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Economy rental cars in Cairo are around 55% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Cairo
What type of car is recommended for driving in Cairo?
Given the city’s busy roads, the recommended choice for a car hire in Cairo is a smaller vehicle such as a compact car. This increases your chances of finding a car park wherever you go and will enable you to save on fuel costs. If you are visiting in summer, make sure the car you choose is equipped with air conditioning, as it will make driving in hot and humid weather a lot more pleasant.
What’s the speed limit in Cairo?
The speed limit in the city’s built-up areas is 60km/h (37mph), on the motorways it goes up to 90km/h (56mph), while in the dessert you can drive as fast as 100km/h (62mph).
Where are the best places to park in Cairo?
Street parking is available all around Cairo and usually comes without a fee. However, it can be a challenge to find a free spot, especially in the busy areas, and you will find that many cars double park even on busy roads. It is common for locals to offer to help you find a parking space in exchange for a small fee. Alternatively, paid car parks are available all around the city, and the fee is usually paid to the parking attendant. If the car park is busy, you could be asked to leave the keys with the attendant, as they might need to move the car around depending on the available space.
How much is the price of fuel in Cairo?
The average price of fuel in Cairo is S$ 1.78 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between S$ 21 and S$ 28, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Cairo?
Economy (Proton Saga or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Cairo.
How can I find car hires near me in Cairo?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Economy car rental cost in Cairo?
An Economy car rental in Cairo costs S$ 26 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car rental cost in Cairo?
A Compact car rental in Cairo costs S$ 26 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Cairo?
An Intermediate car rental in Cairo costs S$ 28 per day, on average.
Cairo car rental reviews and directory All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Avis
9.1
Wonderful
Read 4 reviewsCleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
8.4
6 locations in Cairo
Locations in Cairo
Cairo Intl Airport
+20 100 107 7400
Open Air Mall, Madinaty, Cairo
+20 114 443 9138
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Nov 2023
Intermediate
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2023
Compact
10.0 Wonderful
Fady, Jun 2023
Compact
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2021
Pros:
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.Sixt
6.3
Okay
Read 3 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.9
Value for money
5.5
7 locations in Cairo
Locations in Cairo
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
Khalid, Sept 2021
5.9 Fair
Osama, Aug 2021
3.9 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2021
Europcar
6.0
Okay
Read 1 reviewCleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
6.6
6 locations in Cairo
Locations in Cairo
14 Misr El Taamer Area 9
+20 106 500 3000
Cairo International Airport, Terminal 3
+20 112 470 9429
Terminal 1 Cairo International
+20 112 470 9429
Terminal 2 Cairo Int Airport
+20 112 470 9429
Upon Arrival Contact 201066611027
+20 106 661 1027
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2.0 Poor
Sam, Feb 2023
Compact
Alamo
5.3
Fair
Cleanliness
6.6
Comfort
4.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
4.0
One location in Cairo
Locations in Cairo
Arrival Hall Terminal 3
+20 122 232 7590
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Budget
4.7
Mediocre
Read 5 reviewsCleanliness
5.9
Comfort
5.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.4
Value for money
4.7
5 locations in Cairo
Locations in Cairo
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4.0 Mediocre
Ian, May 2021
Pros:
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.2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Compact
10.0 Wonderful
Ghassan, May 2023
Compact
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2021
5.9 Fair
Anonymous, Oct 2021
Hertz
3.5
Poor
Read 4 reviewsCleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.0
Value for money
4.0
2 locations in Cairo
Locations in Cairo
4 Elbatal Ahmed St, Doki
+20 102 348 8885
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Nov 2024
Standard
8.0 Very Good
Omar, Jul 2024
Economy
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jan 2022
3 locations in Cairo
Locations in Cairo
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
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Intermediate
One location in Cairo
Locations in Cairo
Cairo International Airport, Terminal 3
+20 106 661 1027
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2 locations in Cairo
Locations in Cairo
Arrival Hall Terminal 3
+20 122 232 7590
Cairo Airport Terminal 2
+20 122 232 7625
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2 locations in Cairo
Locations in Cairo
Arrival Hall Terminal 3
+20 122 232 7590
Mohamed Zaki Square Chill Out
+20 122 232 7590
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4 locations in Cairo
Locations in Cairo
Cairo International Airport
+86 10 6064 1387
Oruba
+20 106 661 1027
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4 locations in Cairo
Locations in Cairo
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2 locations in Cairo
Locations in Cairo
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2 locations in Cairo
Locations in Cairo
Cairo Downtown
+20 101 976 1260
Cairo International Airport
+20 101 976 1260
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One location in Cairo
Locations in Cairo
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One location in Cairo
Locations in Cairo
Villa 44, st 254, Degla, Maadi, Cairo, Egypt
+20 120 533 4711
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One location in Cairo
Locations in Cairo
Upon Arrival Contact 201066611027
+86 10 6064 1387
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Car hire locations in or near Cairo
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Most popular car type | Economy |
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When to book a car hire in Cairo
Everything you need to know for your car rental in Cairo
Car rental at airports serving Cairo
Cairo car hire information
| Pick-up location | Cairo |
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| Car types | |
| Hire locations | 50 |
| Airport locations | 18 |