How to get from your hotel in Hurghada to the city center and how much does it cost (taxi, InDrive, minibus)?

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TL;DR

InDrive rides to your hotel cost around 265 EGP, while a shared minibus (dolmush) to Hurghada Center Mall is just 5 EGP. Hotels far from downtown (e.g., Makadi area, ~30km) often have taxi-hailing issues and add $5-10 to excursion prices for transfer.

What the community said

It's recommended to book a taxi via the InDrive app rather than hailing one on the street — the app shows your route, making it safer. Taxis offered by the hotel are also safe but usually more expensive.

InDrive vs street-hailed taxi

Some beach transfers take guests to a different hotel's beach, where most services require extra payment - and the fees aren't small.

Hotels located 30km from Hurghada's center (e.g., in the Makadi Bay area) have real difficulties with hailing taxis. Nearly every excursion from such hotels costs an extra $5-10 due to pickup logistics, and shopping trips become impractical.

Makadi Bay, +$5-10 per excursion

To reach Hurghada Center Mall (turn right from your hotel), take any dolmush (shared minibus) for 5 EGP, or walk about 30 minutes - there are plenty of ATMs nearby.

Dolmush minibus - 5 EGP

An InDrive ride to your hotel costs around 265 EGP, and drivers readily accept rides at this price - no transport issues at this rate.

InDrive - 265 EGP