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Rent a car in Egypt with Sixt
Sixt operates car rental services in Cairo, the capital city of Egypt. This enchanting destination is visited by millions of travellers every year. The Sixt car hire in Egypt service means that your visit can be even better. Our range of vehicles comes with some great extra features like LDW insurance, unlimited mileage, and sat nav. We have a wide range of modern cars to suit your needs. Choose a convertible and enjoy the sunny Egyptian weather or a 4x4 to visit the wild sides of the Egyptian nature.
Egyptian Rules of the Road
Driving in Egypt can take some time to get used to. Like all countries, Egypt has its own laws and conventions which the foreign visitor should familiarise themselves with when arranging car hire:
- In urban areas, such as Cairo, road traffic flow is controlled by the traffic police, this can take some time getting used to, so visitors are advised to purchase a map of the city before starting their journey
- Drivers must remember to drive their vehicle on the right hand side of the road
- When driving in Egypts more rural areas look out for police checkpoints, be sure to keep all your driving, car hire and travel documents close at hand
- Some roads in Egypt are closed to foreign drivers especially in the Sinai region, check your embassy before making long trips outside of Cairo
Remember these tips and you should enjoy your car rental in Egypt experience in this wonderful country.
Places to visit with rent a car in Egypt
Most visitors to the country come to see the historical remains of ancient Egypt. Under the rule of their Pharaohs, Egypt was once the most powerful and influential country in the world. After arranging a reliable car rental in Egypt, visitors can make a road trip through the sites which were once at the centre of this empire. For example, the Pyramid complex of Giza, home to the largest pyramid still standing and one of the original wonders of the world. Not far from here is the Sphinx monument. Visitors can also visit the Pharaonic Museum which offers a number of living history displays demonstrating how life was lived over two thousand years ago. All these sights are within easy driving distance of Cairo, not far from our Sixt car hire in Egypt base in the city.
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Good to know when renting in Egypt
If you are uncertain about driving in Egypt, we have your back. Book our driver service as an extra and have someone drive you to your destinations for up to 8 consecutive hours per day within business hours.
If your travel plans in Egypt are uncertain, don’t worry. We offer the “Pay Later” option when booking, so you can cancel your reservation free of charge.
One-way rentals between SIXT stations in Egypt are allowed, depending on the tariff. Prior approval is required, and an additional fee may apply.
We accept all major credit cards for rentals in Egypt. Cash payment is accepted along with a credit card for the security deposit. Prepaid cards and debit cards are not accepted.
