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SIXT Car Rental in Cairo
Streamline your travel experience with a SIXT car rental in Cairo. Choose from compact cars, SUVs, and premium vehicles from leading manufacturers at our convenient locations across Cairo. With SIXT, you can select add-ons according to your needs, ranging from GPS to Wi-Fi hotspots.
Climb Cairo Tower or explore the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization—your rental car in Cairo will take you wherever the road leads you. From pick-up to drop-off, enjoy a seamless rental experience with SIXT.
Driving Tips for Cairo
Feel confident on the road with these driving tips:
- Go with the Flow: Drivers in Cairo don’t always follow the rules of the road, and instead drive according to the traffic conditions. Go slowly and move with the flow of traffic. If you must cross multiple lanes of traffic, signal and put your arm out the window.
- Speed Limits: Within the city limits, the speed limit is 60 km/h (37 mph). However, it increases to 100 km/h (62 mph) on the highway between Cairo and Alexandria.
- Horns: Honking is a big part of the driving culture in Cairo. It can signal impatience, warning, greeting, or many other things.
- Parking Assistance: In many parts of Cairo, people will help you find and negotiate a parking space. It’s customary to give a small tip.
- Roundabouts: When approaching a roundabout, yield to the vehicles inside, but keep moving forward. Go slowly and watch for vehicles suddenly switching lanes.
Before starting your adventure, read these tips for driving in Egypt and Cairo.
Best places to visit in and around Cairo
Discover destinations across the city from the comfort of your car rental in Cairo.
- Al-Azhar Park: Offering views of Cairo, green spaces, and Islamic architecture, Al-Azhar Park is often ranked one of the most beautiful public parks in the world. You can find parking in a parking garage near the park entrance.
- Giza Necropolis: Home to the Great Sphinx and the Great Pyramid, this complex is a nine-mile drive from Cairo. You can find ample paid parking in three lots, but try to arrive early to avoid the heat.
- The Egyptian Museum: Learn about and discover the world’s largest collection of Egyptian antiquities at the Egyptian Museum. The nearest parking is at El-Tahrir Square, which is a five-minute walk from the museum.
With a car rental in Cairo, you can enjoy the freedom to make your itinerary as you go.
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*Our Customer Excitement Score is based on a survey sent to all customers who booked in Cairo. The score is an average of all customer responses.
Good to know when renting in Cairo
It is possible to pay for your rental in cash, but only with an accompanying credit card for a security deposit.
You will need a valid driver’s license that has been held for at least 1 year, plus an ID card for Egyptian drivers, or a passport for foreign renters. Foreign renters also need an international driving permit.
The minimum age for a SIXT car rental in Egypt is 20, with a driver’s license held for 1 year or more. Some car categories have a higher minimum age, and renters under 26 will be charged a young driver surcharge.
