Transport Costs in Egypt
Daily transport budget: $3–$8 per person using public transit. Here's what getting around costs.
Budget
$3
per day
Public transit, walking
Mid-range
$8
per day
Mix of transit, occasional taxi
Luxury
$20
per day
Taxis, private transfers, car rental
What Transport Costs
Cairo metro single$0.20
Uber ride Cairo$2-5
Overnight train Cairo-Luxor$20-60
Domestic flight$40-80
10-Day Transport Cost
Budget
$30
Mid-range
$80
Luxury
$200
Transport Tips
- ✓ Buy multi-day transit passes if available — they almost always save money
- ✓ Walking is free and the best way to discover neighborhoods
- ✓ Book intercity trains in advance for the best fares
- ✓ Use ride-sharing apps (Uber, Bolt, Grab) instead of street taxis for fair pricing
- ✓ Use Uber instead of negotiating with taxi drivers to avoid overcharging.
- ✓ Take overnight trains instead of flights between Cairo and Luxor/Aswan.