Sixt Car Hire Deals in Egypt

Egyptian Rules of the Road

Driving in Egypt can take some time to get used to. Like all countries, Egypt has its own laws and conventions which the foreign visitor should familiarise themselves with when arranging car hire:

• In urban areas, such as Cairo, road traffic flow is controlled by the traffic police, this can take some time getting used to, so visitors are advised to purchase a map of the city before starting their journey
• Drivers must remember to drive their vehicle on the right hand side of the road
• When driving in Egypts more rural areas look out for police checkpoints, be sure to keep all your driving, car hire and travel documents close at hand
• Some roads in Egypt are closed to foreign drivers especially in the Sinai region, check your embassy before making long trips outside of Cairo

Places to visit with rent a car in Egypt

Most visitors to the country come to see the historical remains of ancient Egypt. Under the rule of their Pharaohs, Egypt was once the most powerful and influential country in the world. After arranging a reliable car rental in Egypt, visitors can make a road trip through the sites which were once at the centre of this empire. For example, the Pyramid complex of Giza, home to the largest pyramid still standing and one of the original wonders of the world. Not far from here is the Sphinx monument. Visitors can also visit the Pharaonic Museum which offers a number of living history displays demonstrating how life was lived over two thousand years ago. All these sights are within easy driving distance of Cairo, not far from our Sixt car hire in Egypt base in the city.