Transportation and Taxis in Egypt in Egypt: real experience from chats
From real experience
serviceService offering airport transfers and car rentals with drivers in Egypt and other countries (UAE, Turkey, Italy, France, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Bali, Oman, Qatar).
Services include professional, vetted drivers, provision of water and wipes during transfers, luggage assistance, and conversational engagement. Various payment methods are accepted, including AED and RUB. Contact is recommended for booking and inquiries.
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tipPublic transport in Cairo for tourists (especially with luggage) is difficult due to language barriers and complex station layouts.
Recommended transport method is ride-hailing services like Uber or inDrive. For transit between Giza metro station and the pyramids area, taxis are often required as the last mile is not tourist-friendly for non-Arabic speakers.
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tipTo get from Hurghada airport to your hotel, consider the following transportation options: pre-booked transfer is recommended.
If booking on arrival, local orange taxis are available but require negotiation and may charge a premium. Ride-sharing apps like Uber or Careem can be used, but be aware that drivers might request a higher fare than initially quoted in the app. It may be difficult to find a taxi directly within the airport premises; you might need to go outside the airport boundaries. Negotiate fares in advance or be prepared for potential price adjustments.
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tipPublic transport availability in Soma Bay is limited; taxis are required for travel to Hurghada city center.
Uber is operational in Hurghada. For street-hailing taxis, typical local rates for short-to-medium trips within the city range from $3 to $5 USD.
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tipRegistering for the InDrive application in Egypt with a Russian phone number is possible, often successfully by requesting the verification code via WhatsApp.
Alternatively, users can register for InDrive via a Telegram bot, bypassing the need for a local Egyptian SIM card or direct phone number verification.
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tipRecommended transportation app in Hurghada is Indrive.
To secure a ride quickly, users suggest setting a price slightly higher than the suggested fare. Local minibuses (marshrutkas) are also available as a low-cost option.