Uber in Egypt: How It Works, Prices & Safety Tips

Uber is widely used in Egypt and is the safest, most transparent way for tourists to get around. Fares are fixed upfront, drivers are rated and tracked, and payment can be made by card or cash. You'll need a working data connection — an Egypt eSIM is ideal.

Where Uber operates

Uber covers Greater Cairo, Alexandria, Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh and increasingly Luxor and Aswan. Coverage is densest in Cairo and Alexandria, where a car is usually 3–5 minutes away.

Prices vs regular taxis

Uber is often 30–50% cheaper than white taxis and always more transparent. A typical airport-to-central-Cairo Uber costs 250–400 EGP; a 15-minute cross-town ride is around 60–120 EGP. Prices surge during rush hour and rain.

Payment

You can pay by card (added in the app) or with cash. Cash is popular in Egypt and drivers are used to making change. Tips are appreciated but not expected.

Safety tips

• Verify the license plate matches the app before getting in.
• Share your trip status with a friend via the in-app button.
• Ask female-only riders about Careem's Careem Pink service if preferred.
• Keep your phone charged — a dead phone means no map, no cancel button, no receipt.