Is it worth using InDrive taxi app in Hurghada, or better to book through the hotel?

In September 2026 a participant called InDrive a convenient way to get around Hurghada and noted that rides can be paid in cash without any issues.

In August 2026 a traveler described two InDrive rides in Hurghada: both drivers refused to go for the price shown in the app. The first quadrupled the fare, claiming the app was outdated and the price wrong, so the passengers got out. The second doubled it. Her advice: agree on the price with the driver out loud right away instead of relying only on the amount in the app.

Even with that markup, the same traveler said the InDrive ride still came out cheaper than a taxi booked through the hotel. In September 2026 another participant agreed: for example, getting back from Senzo Mall is cheaper via InDrive than with the mall's own taxis.

To avoid detours or being taken to the wrong place, the traveler recommends opening Google Maps and setting the route right away: this makes the ride easy to follow, and the driver can see the passenger is watching the road.

Taxis from the hotel remain an option too: in August 2026 a family who visit Hurghada regularly wrote that every time they take an app-booked taxi straight from the hotel — there is a choice of cars and they are happy with the quality.