How to get a taxi in Sharm El Sheikh and how much does it cost?

From messages by 3 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 8 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

When ordering through an app from a hotel near Domina, no driver accepted a low fare within 15 minutes; raising the offer to about $6 helped secure a ride. Negotiating with drivers may also work.

8 days ago ~$6, hotels near Domina

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.

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.

~$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.

~$8, up to 40 min wait