How reliable are taxis and ride-hailing apps in Egypt outside Sharm el-Sheikh?
Based on 3 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 10 days ago
TL;DR
Travelers say Uber is the safer bet where it operates: Alexandria got positive feedback, while Cairo was described as much more difficult. Regular street taxis are seen as less predictable, so many travelers prefer a car or pre-booked transfers via Trip.com.
What the community said
Alexandria got positive feedback specifically for Uber: drivers completed trips normally and even warned travelers about areas to avoid. For city rides in a large Egyptian city, the app seemed more reliable than hailing a regular taxi.
10 days ago Uber, Alexandria
Cairo was described as significantly more difficult than Alexandria even when using an app. In Cairo, it makes sense to allow extra time and consider a trusted pre-arranged transfer when possible.
10 days ago Cairo
Regular Egyptian taxis were described as old-school and less convenient, especially compared with Southeast Asia. For a more predictable trip, travelers suggested checking transfers on Trip.com or using a car for longer routes beyond Sharm.
10 days ago Trip.com, Sharm el-Sheikh