Sharm El Sheikh: is the bus or a taxi cheaper, and can I claim taxi costs if the transfer bus does not arrive?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 17 days ago
TL;DR
For solo travelers, the bus is generally the cheaper option; for families or groups, a taxi can cost less per person. If a transfer bus fails to arrive because of the guide or local host, documented taxi expenses may be reimbursed up to US$40.
What the community said
For a solo traveler, the bus transfer is usually the better-value choice. Families and groups should compare the total fare, as a taxi can work out cheaper per passenger.
18 days ago
Check the bus fare before traveling: no fixed price was provided, so ask the transfer organizer or transport provider for the current rate.
24 days ago
If the bus fails to arrive due to the guide or local host, keep evidence of the missed transfer and your taxi receipt. Once responsibility is confirmed, the tour operator should reimburse taxi costs up to US$40.
36 days ago Taxi reimbursement up to US$40