Cairo car rentals

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 Europcar

On average a hire car in Cairo costs AED 185 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Hertz (AED 106/day), keddy by Europcar (AED 115/day) and Alamo (AED 211/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at keddy by Europcar Airport Road 11769 (18 kilometres from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Cairo is AED 8.20 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between AED 98 and AED 131, depending on the car size.

Economy (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Cairo.

Car hire companies onsite at Cairo airport include Sixt, Avis, keddy by Europcar, Budget and Europcar.

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

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

A Economy car rental in Cairo costs AED 117 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Cairo costs AED 110 per day, on average.

A Intermediate car rental in Cairo costs AED 124 per day, on average.

In Cairo, cars are most frequently hired at Avis Meridien Heliopolis (11 km from city centre ).

On average hiring a car in Cairo costs AED 1,297 per week (AED 185 per day).

On average a car hire in Cairo costs AED 5,558 per month (AED 185 per day).

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).

The average price for unleaded fuel, which is called Benzene in Cairo, is 8.40 EGP (about 0.40 GBP) per litre. Diesel costs around 6.70 EGP (about 0.30 GBP) per litre, however please note that it is not available at all service stations. It is common for the petrol station attendant to refuel your car in Cairo, when you pull up you either give a fixed amount of money that you want to pay, or you simply ask them to fill up the tank.

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.