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.