Car Hire Egypt

Q: What is the cheapest car hire company in Egypt ?

Auto-union is the cheapest car hire company in Egypt offering a (economy) class car such as the Hyundai i10 for as little as €257.80 per week.

Egypt Car Rental Mini Guide

Whether you are planning a diving trip to Sharm el Sheikh or wanting to explore the fascinating city of Cairo, Rhino has a wide range of cars available to hire in Egypt. We have numerous pick up locations all over the country where you can collect your hire car including Cairo Airport, Hurghada Airport, Alexandria and Sharm el Sheikh Airport.

We don't believe in any hidden charges so our rates are transparent and include insurance, airport fees, taxes, collision damage waiver, theft waiver and unlimited mileage. We also include free breakdown assistance, in the unlikely event you should suffer a breakdown or have a problem with the car. All of our hire cars in Egypt are fitted with air conditioning systems which are absolutely necessary in the scorching heat to keep you comfortable and cool.

Cheapest car hire in Egypt

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 36.83 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 257.82 EUR from 23/01/2023

1 |

Automatic |

Yes

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 36.83 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 257.82 EUR from 23/01/2023

1 |

Automatic |

Yes

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 36.83 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 257.82 EUR from 23/01/2023

1 |

Automatic |

Yes

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 36.83 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 257.82 EUR from 23/01/2023

1 |

Automatic |

Yes

Nissan Sentra

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 36.05 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 252.41 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Nissan Sentra

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 36.05 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 252.41 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Nissan Sentra

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 36.05 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 252.41 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Nissan Sentra

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 36.05 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 252.41 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Nissan Sentra

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 36.05 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 252.41 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Nissan Sentra

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 37.02 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 259.20 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Nissan Sentra

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 37.02 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 259.20 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Nissan Sentra

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 38.00 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 266.00 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Nissan Sunny

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 38.25 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 267.79 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Proton Saga

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 28.32 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 198.24 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Chevrolet Aveo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 29.03 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 203.22 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Chevrolet Aveo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 29.03 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 203.22 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Chevrolet Aveo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 29.03 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 203.22 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Chevrolet Aveo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 29.03 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 203.22 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Chevrolet Aveo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 29.03 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 203.22 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Chevrolet Aveo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 30.97 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 216.81 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Nissan Sunny

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 31.76 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 222.37 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Nissan Sunny

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 31.76 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 222.37 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Mitsubishi Pajero

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 138.09 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 966.66 EUR from 23/01/2023

5 |

Automatic |

Yes

Mitsubishi Pajero

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 138.09 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 966.66 EUR from 23/01/2023

5 |

Automatic |

Yes

Mitsubishi Pajero

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 138.09 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 966.66 EUR from 23/01/2023

5 |

Automatic |

Yes

Mitsubishi Pajero

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 138.09 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 966.66 EUR from 23/01/2023

5 |

Automatic |

Yes

Mitsubishi Pajero

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 174.42 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 1220.94 EUR from 23/01/2023

5 |

Automatic |

Yes

Mitsubishi Pajero

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 174.42 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 1220.94 EUR from 23/01/2023

5 |

Automatic |

Yes

Kia Sorento

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 175.93 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 1231.54 EUR from 23/01/2023

5 |

Automatic |

Yes

Toyota Fortuner

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 185.70 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 1299.95 EUR from 23/01/2023

0 |

Automatic |

Yes

Chrysler Pacifica

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 186.92 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 1308.46 EUR from 23/01/2023

4 |

Automatic |

Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 38.97 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 272.83 EUR from 23/01/2023

4 |

Automatic |

Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 38.97 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 272.83 EUR from 23/01/2023

4 |

Automatic |

Yes

Kia Cerato

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 40.01 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 280.12 EUR from 23/01/2023

4 |

Automatic |

Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 41.07 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 287.54 EUR from 23/01/2023

4 |

Automatic |

Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 41.07 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 287.54 EUR from 23/01/2023

4 |

Automatic |

Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 41.07 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 287.54 EUR from 23/01/2023

4 |

Automatic |

Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 41.07 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 287.54 EUR from 23/01/2023

4 |

Automatic |

Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 41.07 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 287.54 EUR from 23/01/2023

4 |

Automatic |

Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 42.19 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 295.35 EUR from 23/01/2023

4 |

Automatic |

Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Egypt

Drive on the right-hand side of the road in Egypt, the steering wheel is on the left of your rental car
Traffic lights are not very reliable and locals don't always observe them so be prepared to stop even on green
Traffic police are often seen on the roads directing traffic as busy times
Sixt are the highest rated car rental agent in Egypt with an average customer rating of 8.6/10
Compact class cars are the most popular, the Nissan Sunny being a favourite for the car rental agents

Popular car hire destinations in Egypt

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Egypt

R

Road Driving Side
50kph

Urban speed Limit
90kph

Rural Speed Limit
100kph

Motorway Speed Limit
EGP 9.49/Ltr

Current Petrol Price
50mg

Drink Drive Limit
EGP

Currency
YES

Tolls
25

Min Rental Age

18

Min Driving Age
Front and Rear

Seatbelts
Fixed and Mobile

Speed Cameras
Hands Free Only

Mobile Phones

Compare car rental agents in Egypt

Rental Agent

Locations

Rating (/10)

Customer Reviews

Mini (€/day)

Compact (€/day)

Intermediate (€/day)

Standard (€/day)

Sixt

6.8/10

105

€

€ 69.89

€ 70.82

€ 88.62

Car rental agent statistics in Egypt

6.8/10

Highest rated agent:
SIXT

6.8/10

Lowest rated agent:
SIXT

105

Total number of reviews in
Egypt

15

Most Locations in Egypt:
SIXT

1

Average wait time
(Min.)

8

Total rental companies

Average prices per day for car hire in Egypt

Item	Percent
January	€ 73
February	€ 66
March	€ 58
April	€ 73
May	€ 60
June	€ 89
July	€ 74
August	€ 78
September	€ 82
October	€ 74
November	€ 63
December	€ 77

Item	Percent
January	€ 43
February	€ 40
March	€ 35
April	€ 42
May	€ 35
June	€ 47
July	€ 38
August	€ 44
September	€ 50
October	€ 42
November	€ 40
December	€ 47

Item	Percent
January	€ 158
February	€ 184
March	€ 159
April	€ 180
May	€ 114
June	€ 211
July	€ 169
August	€ 208
September	€ 185
October	€ 185
November	€ 147
December	€ 165

Item	Percent
January	€ 92
February	€ 94
March	€ 86
April	€ 103
May	€ 77
June	€ 118
July	€ 93
August	€ 96
September	€ 105
October	€ 99
November	€ 86
December	€ 104

Item	Percent
January	€ 163
February	€ 163
March	€ 140
April	€ 207
May	€ 158
June	€ 224
July	€ 165
August	€ 180
September	€ 180
October	€ 174
November	€ 170
December	€ 213

Item	Percent
January	€ 37
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December	€ 40

Item	Percent
January	€ 122
February	€ 121
March	€ 109
April	€ 143
May	€ 112
June	€ 173
July	€ 126
August	€ 140
September	€ 148
October	€ 131
November	€ 114
December	€ 147

Item	Percent
January	€ 116
February	€ 107
March	€ 90
April	€ 149
May	€ 111
June	€ 175
July	€ 131
August	€ 129
September	€ 133
October	€ 123
November	€ 102
December	€ 136

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*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in Egypt

	Diesel	Unleaded
Dec , 2021	€ 0.38	€ 0.52
Jan , 2022	€ 0.38	€ 0.52
Feb , 2022	€ 0.38	€ 0.54
Mar , 2022	€ 0.34	€ 0.47
Apr , 2022	€ 0.34	€ 0.49
May , 2022	€ 0.35	€ 0.51
Jun , 2022	€ 0.34	€ 0.49
Jul , 2022	€ 0.34	€ 0.50
Aug , 2022	€ 0.37	€ 0.55
Sep , 2022	€ 0.38	€ 0.56
Oct , 2022	€ 0.37	€ 0.55
Nov , 2022	€ 0.30	€ 0.44

Month, Year	Diesel €/ltr	Unleaded €/ltr
Nov , 2022	0.30	0.44
Oct , 2022	0.37	0.55
Sep , 2022	0.38	0.56
Aug , 2022	0.37	0.55
Jul , 2022	0.34	0.50
Jun , 2022	0.34	0.49
May , 2022	0.35	0.51
Apr , 2022	0.34	0.49
Mar , 2022	0.34	0.47
Feb , 2022	0.38	0.54
Jan , 2022	0.38	0.52
Dec , 2021	0.38	0.52

Car rental price statistics in Egypt

€ 198.24

Average price:
(per week)

€ 490.69

Highest daily price:
Jeep Grand Cherokee

277

Total cars available

31

Most popular model:
Nissan Sentra

53

Location with most cars:
Cairo International Airport

€ 28.3 per day

Cheapest daily price:
HERTZ - Cairo - Maadi

FAQs about car hire in Egypt

How much does it cost to hire a car in Egypt?

Car hire in Egypt starts from just €28.30 per day for a (economy) class car from Hertz. The average price to hire a car in Egypt is just €104.00 per day, whilst the most expensive hire car in Egypt is a Jeep Grand Cherokee car for a (standard) class from Sixt costing €490.70 per day.

How do I get a free additional driver when hiring a car in Egypt?

We often have special offers on car hire in Egypt including free additional drivers, for example, is offering free additional driver and express check-in at for €0.00 per day.

Why is car hire so cheap in Egypt?

Car hire prices in Egypt are kept low thanks to the 7 car hire companies across the country. With over 21 car hire locations and 1,004 car hire options available, competition keeps prices low in Egypt.

Who is the best car hire company in Egypt?

Based on over 105 reviews from recent car hire customers, the best car hire agency in Egypt Is Sixt who score on average 6.8/10 across all locations in Egypt.

What is the most popular car hire location in Egypt?

The most popular locations to hire a car in Egypt is Cairo International Airport with 7 car hire companies and 53 cars to choose from.

How much does fuel cost in Egypt?

Current fuel prices in Egypt are €0.438/ltr for petrol and €0.296/ltr for diesel as of 7 November 2022, it’ll cost on average €18 to fill an average compact class car with petrol and €12 for diesel.

What are the speed limits in Egypt?

Speed limits in Egypt are in km/h and are generally 50 km/h on urban roads, 90 km/h on rural roads and 100 km/h on the motorways but you should always follow local signage.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Egypt?

Hertz is the cheapest car hire company in Egypt offering a (economy) class car such as the Proton Saga for as little as €198.10 per week.

What is the most popular hire car in Egypt?

The most popular car hire category in Egypt is the Nissan Sentra available from 5 car hire companies in over 21 locations.

Useful links if renting a car in Egypt

Car Hire Cyprus (Many visitors travel to Egypt to see the Pyramids from mini cruises operated from Cyprus)

Driving in Egypt Guide


Economy	3	5	2	from €18.8 per day
Standard	5	5	4	from €23.0 per day
Compact	3	5	2	from €19.4 per day


Compact	5	5	3	from €27.1 per day
5 seat minivan	5	5	3	from €35.3 per day
Standard	4	5	4	from €28.4 per day


Compact	5	5	3	from €27.1 per day
5 seat minivan	5	5	3	from €35.3 per day
Standard	4	5	4	from €28.4 per day


Compact	5	5	3	from €16.4 per day
Standard	4	5	4	from €20.7 per day
Mini	5	4	1	from €18.9 per day

Egypt Car Rental Mini Guide

Cheapest car hire in Egypt

Top tips when hiring a car in Egypt

Popular car hire destinations in Egypt

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Egypt

Compare car rental agents in Egypt

Car rental agent statistics in Egypt

Average prices per day for car hire in Egypt

Select category to see average car hire prices in Egypt

Fuel prices in Egypt

Car rental price statistics in Egypt

FAQs about car hire in Egypt

How much does it cost to hire a car in Egypt?

How do I get a free additional driver when hiring a car in Egypt?

Why is car hire so cheap in Egypt?

Who is the best car hire company in Egypt?

What is the most popular car hire location in Egypt?

How much does fuel cost in Egypt?

What are the speed limits in Egypt?

What is the cheapest car hire company in Egypt?

What is the most popular hire car in Egypt?

Useful links if renting a car in Egypt

Other Car Hire Locations in Egypt