The segments of standard, intermediate and full-size cars in Egypt traditionally include the following vehicles: Audi A4, Honda Accord, Peugeot 508, Ford Mondeo, Hyundai Elantra, Mazda 6 and others.
The process of a car reservation on OrangeSmile.com consists of 3 simple steps: (1) search by the dates and pick-up location, (2) car type selection, and (3) booking form completion. After the booking, you will receive a rental voucher at your e-mail address.
Before selecting a specific model to book, check your planned routes. If you are going to drive mostly within the Alexandria borders, choose a car of 'Standard' or 'Compact' types. In case you plan long cross-countries trips or mountain adventures, the more comfortable and powerful 'Fullsize' models would become a better choice.
If you need a car with an automatic gearbox, try to make a reservation at least a few days before the pick-up date, since confirmation of such models in Alexandria might be delayed for a day or two.
Upon the return of your car, carefully check that the total payment amount (invoice) is computed according to the original rental conditions.
We wish you 'smooth', secure and safe roads in Alexandria!
Rental process FAQ
Cars are considered “privileged” users of Egyptian roads, so drivers never give way to pedestrians. Sometimes drivers stop at traffic lights. Even zebra crossings are not an obstacle for those who like driving fast.
It should be noted that traffic lights are a true rarity in Egyptian cities. In larger towns, the installation of traffic lights has been started just recently. For example, in Hurghada the first traffic light appeared in 2009. Not surprisingly, people living in remote regions of the country often do not even know the meaning of this strange device.
When going to a trip through the streets of Egypt, you must be prepared and control the situation every moment. Keep in mind that you can expect virtually everything from local people, including prohibited overtaking, sharp turns and unexpected braking. Do not forget that local drivers rarely accompany their maneuvers with light signals.
