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Car hire in Egypt

Use the same magic that powers our flight search to find cheap car rental in Egypt

Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find Egypt car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

Egypt car hire at a glance

Most popular providerHertz
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
Pick-up points9, Cairo is most popular
Cheapest price foundRs6,555 per day, Alexandria
Cheapest month to rentOctober
Best time to book4 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Egypt could cost, we've pulled prices from Alexandria.

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Economy cars in Cairo

4-5 doors
From
Rs5,065
per day

Intermediate cars in Cairo

4-5 doors
From
Rs5,113
per day

Compact cars in Cairo

4-5 doors
From
Rs5,610
per day

Mini cars in Cairo

4-5 doors
From
Rs7,857
per day

Premium cars in Cairo

4-5 doors
From
Rs25,588
per day

Fullsize cars in Cairo

Passenger van
From
Rs26,659
per day

Economy cars in Alexandria

4-5 doors
From
Rs6,557
per day

Compact cars in Alexandria

4-5 doors
From
Rs9,566
per day

Intermediate cars in Alexandria

4-5 doors
From
Rs29,961
per day

Fullsize cars in Alexandria

4-5 doors
From
Rs52,734
per day

Premium cars in Alexandria

4-5 doors
From
Rs72,352
per day

Mini cars in Alexandria

Passenger van
From
Rs84,464
per day

Economy cars in Sharm El Sheikh

4-5 doors
From
Rs7,258
per day

Intermediate cars in Sharm El Sheikh

Passenger van
From
Rs22,130
per day

Compact cars in Sharm El Sheikh

4-5 doors
From
Rs40,479
per day

Premium cars in Sharm El Sheikh

4-5 doors
From
Rs50,930
per day

Fullsize cars in Sharm El Sheikh

4-5 doors
From
Rs85,101
per day

Compact cars in 6th of October City

4-5 doors
From
Rs10,506
per day

Intermediate cars in 6th of October City

4-5 doors
From
Rs13,135
per day

Economy cars in 6th of October City

4-5 doors
From
Rs17,789
per day

Premium cars in 6th of October City

4-5 doors
From
Rs34,296
per day

Fullsize cars in 6th of October City

4-5 doors
From
Rs44,811
per day

Compact cars in Giza

4-5 doors
From
Rs12,667
per day

Economy cars in Giza

4-5 doors
From
Rs12,836
per day

Intermediate cars in Giza

4-5 doors
From
Rs13,830
per day

Premium cars in Giza

4-5 doors
From
Rs38,216
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Egypt

The cheapest month to rent a car in Egypt is November, when the average cost per day is Rs8,505. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is June, when the average cost per day is Rs8,910. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Egypt is October.
Apr
Rs9,595
May
Rs15,789
Jun
Rs8,910
Jul
Rs11,526
Aug
Rs12,644
Sep
Rs12,867
Oct
Rs18,918
Nov
Rs8,505
Dec
Rs13,033
Jan
Rs14,069
Feb
Rs13,670
Mar
Rs12,829
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Egypt could cost, we've pulled prices from Cairo.

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Car cleanliness
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Easy collection
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Easy collection
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Car hire in Egypt: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Egypt, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Egypt you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in Egypt is Auto-Union. You can rent a car with them for Rs19,891 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Auto-Union, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Egypt depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Egypt, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It depends on where in Egypt you visit. The most popular places to rent a car are Cairo, Hurghada and Alexandria.

In Cairo, it costs around Rs12,772 per day or Rs33,079 per week.

In Hurghada, it costs around Rs51,757 per day or Rs39,525 per week.

In Alexandria, it costs around Rs12,991 per day or Rs60,046 per week.
It’s easy to hire a car in Egypt. First, you need to decide where in Egypt you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Egypt. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Egypt you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Cairo. On average, it costs Rs12,772 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is Rs5,064 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Egypt

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Egypt is Premium, Sports car .

Compare across companies

The most popular companies in Egypt are Hertz, Auto-Union and Budget. The cheapest company we've found is drivus. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 4 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are Rs6,555 a day and Rs5,086 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Egypt you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Egypt. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Egypt is Cairo. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Alexandria.

Hire a car long term in Egypt

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Egypt with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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