How to book a taxi in Sharm El Sheikh via inDrive without getting overcharged?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 20 days ago
TL;DR
inDrive taxis work in Sharm El Sheikh, but drivers often haggle for more than the app price on arrival; set the fare in Egyptian pounds with a margin so it matches your target dollar amount.
What the community said
A ride to Grand Aquarium was booked via inDrive at 122 EGP, but on arrival the driver haggled and demanded $15, only agreeing to go for 500 EGP.
23 days ago Grand Aquarium, 500 EGP
To make sure the final dollar amount matches, set the taxi fare in Egyptian pounds with some margin when booking, e.g. 280 EGP instead of the calculated rate.
27 days ago 280 EGP
A ride to Mama Bay via inDrive in a Tiger 8 Pro crossover cost 160 EGP, roughly equivalent to $2.7-3.
31 days ago Mama Bay, 160 EGP