Can you pay for taxis (InDrive) in US dollars in Sharm El Sheikh?

In Sharm El Sheikh the InDrive app shows the fare in local currency — Egyptian pounds, as travelers described it in summer 2026. Asked whether dollars can be used instead, a participant replied in August 2026 that dollars are welcome. This is one person's experience rather than a service rule, so confirm the payment currency with the driver.

The same participant suggested in August 2026 hailing a taxi on the street instead of using the app: in his view it is simpler, and local taxis are very cheap. The key condition is to haggle and agree on the price with the driver in advance.

Travelers kept asking about paying for InDrive in dollars throughout 2026 — in June, August and September: whether the app can be switched to dollars, or whether the driver can simply be paid in dollars instead of pounds. The practical option described in the discussion is agreeing with the driver to pay cash in dollars and settling the amount before the ride starts.