RequirementsForeigners must have an International Driver's License and be at least 25 years of age to rent a car in Egypt. Some agencies offer 4x4s, with or without a driver for desert travel.
You will need your passport, driver's license, and pre-payment. Credit cards are accepted.
Rules of the RoadTraffic drives on the right. Road signs are similar to those used throughout Europe and speed limits are posted on major highways. There are motorways in and around Cairo but the standard of driving is notoriously chaotic and lawless. It is not advisable to drive at night. Cars sometimes just stop on the road and turn out their lights. Private motoring in the desert regions is not recommended without suitable vehicles and a guide. Egyptian drivers use their horns much more often than in other countries and may just be greeting each other while using them.
Speed LimitsSpeed limits in Egypt are as follows: City - 37mph/60kph, Open Roads - 56mph/90kph, Alexandria Desert Road - 62mph/100kph, Ayn Sukhna road - 74mph/120kph.
GasGas stations can be found throughout the country, including Mobil, Esso and Shell offering full services with mini-markets. Fuel is inexpensive and sold by the litre.
