How to get a taxi in Sharm El Sheikh and how much does it cost?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 27 days ago
TL;DR
InDrive app works best for taxis in Sharm El Sheikh — a one-way ride typically costs $2-8 depending on distance; you can also negotiate directly with local taxi drivers for a similar price.
What the community said
Walking to the destination takes about 40 minutes, while a taxi ride is just 5 minutes. It's recommended to install the InDrive app — a one-way trip costs around $2.
32 days ago InDrive, ~$2
Results with InDrive can be inconsistent: sometimes a car arrives quickly at the app price, but other times drivers cancel or take a while to accept. In such cases, you can negotiate directly with a local taxi driver — usually also around $8.
42 days ago ~$8 with local taxi driver
Ordering a taxi through the app (e.g. InDriver) doesn't always work quickly — sometimes you may wait 30-40 minutes and end up agreeing to a higher price, around $8.
42 days ago ~$8, up to 40 min wait