Cairo car rentals

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.

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).

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.

On average a rental car in Cairo costs $26 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Cairo found in the last 2 weeks is $18.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Budget ($16/day), Hertz ($17/day) and Alamo ($38/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Budget Jw Marriott Hotel, Mirage City 11835 (5 miles from city center).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Cairo. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Cairo is $1.40 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $17 and $22, depending on the car size.

Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Cairo.

Car rental companies onsite at Cairo airport include Sixt, Avis, Budget, Alamo, Hertz, Autounion Car Rental, keddy by Europcar, Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Cairo airport to off-airport locations include Sixt, Avis, Budget, keddy by Europcar, and Europcar.

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

An Economy car rental in Cairo costs $21 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Cairo costs $23 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Cairo costs $25 per day, on average.

In Cairo, cars are most frequently rented at Sixt Terminal 2+3 (11 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Cairo costs $209 per week ($30 per day).

On average a rental car in Cairo costs $897 per month ($30 per day).

Most car rental providers in Cairo offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Cairo, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 15 car rental agencies in Cairo.

Some car rental companies in Cairo which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Avis, Budget and Alamo

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Cairo so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

Finding a parking slot in Cairo is quite challenging as parking spaces are minimal. If you have to park your car downtown, do it at the right place or use valet services. All toll roads from the airport to Cairo downtown are payable at toll gates. Depending on the car rentals in Cairo you are using, most of the tolls range from 10 to 20 EGP.

Crowded pedestrians in the city center cause traffic disruptions, which might inconvenience you as a foreign driver. If you are in a rush, avoid 8–9 AM and 4–6 PM driving hours whenever possible.