How much does a taxi or hotel transfer cost in Sharm el-Sheikh?
Based on 3 discussions with 9 participants · Last activity: 15 days ago
Based on 3 discussions with 9 participants · Last activity: 15 days ago
TL;DR
Hotel lobby transfers cost from $7 per person; InDrive rides run 170–350 EGP per car. Tripcom app is another option, payable by card.
Hotel-arranged taxi to the mall costs $18 per person with 2 hours waiting time — which is not enough time to explore properly.
Tripcom app allows booking a transfer from your hotel with card payment in-app. One traveler paid around 850 RUB for a departure transfer — no issues reported.
A one-way hotel taxi ride costs around 270 EGP. For reference, a group excursion runs about $35 per adult.
Taxis found outside the hotel grounds are usually cheaper than those arranged through the hotel desk. Look for drivers near the hotel exit.
Hotel lobby transfer desk (table on the left at the entrance) charges $7 per person. InDrive app: economy class 170–240 EGP, comfort class 350 EGP per car.
When paying in USD, drivers round up to the nearest dollar. A $2.31 fare, for example, will be charged as $3.
Booking directly at the taxi stand is cheaper than arranging a transfer through the hotel — hotel-arranged transfers carry a premium.