Guide to Driving In Egypt - Drive Safe in Egypt

Are there any special requirements for driving or hiring a car in Egypt?

Cairo is one of the biggest and busiest cities in the world with more than 9 million inhabitants. Roads in the centre of the city can have up to 8 ‘lanes’, although the lack of actual marked lanes is what makes driving here quite difficult. Not only do you have to deal with unruly drivers but you can often see livestock and donkeys in the middle of the road. That said, driving in Egypt is an unforgettable experience. You may also prefer to be in control of your own trip as local taxi drivers take a lot of risks and most of their cars are very old with no working seatbelts. After travelling to Egypt, the sound that will stay with you is that of the car horn. Drivers use their horn constantly and often honk just to greet each other. Because of the chaotic traffic, traffic police are often found working at busy intersections.

Get out of the big cities like Cairo and Alexandria and you'll find driving is a much more pleasurable experience along the attractive country roads. Due to the heat, water should be carried with you at all times. You should also have anti-dehydration medication. If you get stuck in the sand don't spin the wheels as this will make a car sink deeper. You should avoid driving at night at all costs as there are many hazards in the form of pedestrians and carts.

Driving is on the right hand side of the road in Egypt. If you plan to rent a car then car rental agencies are located in all the central city locations as well as at most major hotels. You will definitely need a good map here, even locals get lost!

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