Travel services in Egypt
Before you travel to Egypt, it is worth booking an airport transfer, intercity rides or a car with driver, and buying an eSIM. Booking ahead gets you a fixed price and a driver holding a sign with your name, usually for only 10–20% more than a metered ride.
These are the everyday services that take friction out of an Egypt trip. Booked in advance, they save you stress and nearly always cost less than sorting something out on the spot.
Car with driver
A private car and a licensed driver by the day or by the week, for Cairo, the Pyramids, Luxor, Aswan and further afield.
Airport transfers
Avoid the taxi scrum in arrivals with a pre-booked pick-up from Cairo, Hurghada, Sharm El-Sheikh or Luxor airport.
Intercity transfers
Go direct between cities by private car with a driver, from Cairo to Alexandria, Hurghada, Luxor and more.
Limousine service
VIP transport anywhere in Egypt: luxury saloons, coaster buses and stretch limousines with professional chauffeurs.
Best eSIM for Egypt
Airalo, Holafly, Nomad, Saily and Jetpac compared, so you are online the moment you land.
Route and airport guides
Airports: Cairo Airport to Giza · Cairo Airport to New Cairo · Sphinx Airport · Hurghada Airport · Sharm El-Sheikh Airport
Between cities: Cairo to Hurghada · Cairo to Alexandria · Hurghada to Luxor · Luxor to Aswan · Cairo to Ain Sokhna · Cairo to El Gouna
With a driver: Pyramids, Saqqara and Dahshur · Grand Egyptian Museum · Luxor · Aswan to Abu Simbel · Wedding car in Cairo
Staying connected: Airalo vs Holafly · WhatsApp calls in Egypt
Why book ahead?
- A fixed price, so you are not bargaining at 2 am after a long flight.
- A named driver waiting in the arrivals hall with a sign, rather than a stranger guessing at the kerb.
- Licensed and insured operators with proper liability cover, which informal taxis often lack.
- English spoken: most pre-booked drivers speak it well, handy for spur-of-the-moment stops.
- Little extra cost: usually within 10–20% of a metered fare, and well below what touts quote.
More useful guides
- Apps for Egypt: Uber, Careem and other on-demand rides, plus tour bookings through GetYourGuide and Viator
- Getting around Egypt: trains, domestic flights and buses
Frequently asked questions
Is it worth pre-booking transport in Egypt?
Yes. You know the price in advance, so there is no haggling at 2 am, a named driver meets you in arrivals with a sign, and licensed operators carry proper insurance. It usually costs within 10–20% of a metered ride and far less than touts ask.
Do pre-booked drivers in Egypt speak English?
Most do, and speak it well, which helps when you want to make an unplanned stop.
What kinds of private transport can I book in Egypt?
Airport transfers, private intercity transfers, a car with driver by the day or week, and chauffeured limousines ranging from luxury saloons to coaster buses.