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Sixt Car Hire Deals in Egypt
Sixt operates car rental services in Cairo, the capital city of Egypt. This enchanting destination is visited by millions of travellers every year. The Sixt car hire in Egypt service means that your visit can be even better. Our range of vehicles comes with some great extra features like LDW insurance, unlimited mileage, and sat nav.
Rent a car in Egypt with Sixt
We have a wide range of modern cars to suit your needs. Choose a convertible and enjoy the sunny Egyptian weather or a 4x4 to visit the wild sides of the Egyptian nature.
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.
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Good to know when renting in Egypt
Available Extras
We have extra times and plans to improve your trip - have a look at our available extras such as sat navs, child seats and extra protection packages.
License Requirements
If you wish to hire a car with us in Egypt the driver mujst present a full driving license that has been valid for at least a year.
Under 25 Car Hire
In Egypt we hire cars to those as young as 20 years old, Choice of car may be limited and there is a small surcharge for those under 25.
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Based on 1053 reviews
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(5.0)
Believe me when I told you, this particular branch from sixt rent a car. Is the best rent a car office I have dealt with.
Some times it took me 2 hours from the Cairo traffic to arrive for their desk, but it's worth it.
Amazing stuff
Excellent services
Excellent car
Thank you
This is my fourth time I have used their services
Ali F.
(5.0)
Super nice staff, Quite prompt and helpfull!
The vehicle was in perfect conditions!
Pick up and drop off went very smooth!
Will difintly rent from sixt again.
Highly recommended!
M.
(5.0)
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Haitham R.
(5.0)
Excellent service, really fast and reliable service, smooth delivery protocol.
Special thanks to Mr.Mina for being so responsive to changes and allocating the car really fast in highly booked season.
Mohamed M.
(5.0)
Best car renting company.
agents are very polite and explain every step clearly.
Their cars are clean with minimal scratches.
Highly recommended
osama a.
(5.0)
I recommend this company as they professional and kind specially Mis Zina and Mr Mark
Thank you 🙏🏼
Ali I.
(5.0)
Best rental cars staff are very polite and helpful, very recommended
Mohamed Al G.
(5.0)
I have rent the Mercedes C180. They were very delightful and helpful. The car was in an excellent condition. They really do their best to make the customer happy. Sure I will rent from them again.
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(5.0)
This branch is awesome & very helpful staff 🌹
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FAQs about car hire in Egypt
Crossing Borders
Unfortunately, it is not allowed to cross any international border with the vehicle when hiring a car in Egypt from SIXT.
Flexible car hire
With our flexi-return policy we can adjust pricing for whenever you return the car, whether early or late either, redeemed with partial discounts or a small extra fee.
Driving Tips
Remember in Egypt that driving is on the right-hand side and there are strict penalties for not wearing seatbelts, talking on your phone while driving and children under 7 in the front.
What's the minimum age to hire a car in Egypt?
To rent a car with SIXT at Egypt you need to be at least 20 with a valid license. Some car categories have a higher minimum rental age, and an underage driver fee may apply.
Can I modify, extend, or cancel my reservation?
At SIXT you can either pay online or when you pick up your car in Egypt.
What documents do I need to hire a car in Egypt?
You need a valid driver’s license held for at least 1 year, depending on the car category. You might also need an International Driving Permit or official translation of the license.
Can I book a long-term car rental in Egypt?
Whether you’re planning to stay in Egypt or travel beyond, it’s easy to reserve a long-term rental. Enter your trip dates and pick-up/drop-off locations and we’ll find you affordable long-term car rental deals.
Do I need to purchase insurance or protection packages with my rental in Egypt?
A damage waiver is included with your car hire. You can add other protection products to reduce your excess.
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Check out our airport locations in Egypt
- Alexandria Borg El-Arab Airport
- Aswan International Airport
- Cairo Airport
- Hurghada International Airport
- Luxor International Airport
- Marsa Alam Airport
- Sharm El Sheikh Airport
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