The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in Cairo are: Smart Car, Chevrolet Matiz, Ford Fiesta, Nissan Micra, Toyota Yaris, Suzuki Swift and others.
When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in Egypt vary from 100 to 1.000 euro/dollars. Check the rental conditions of each car in your selection to find a vehicle with a minimum deposit.
If your routes in Egypt are foreseen to pass through hilly areas or mountains, it is not recommended to consider very small cars for rental. Their engines are usually insufficient for a confident driving on the roads with long or steep climbs.
At the rental office in Cairo, consider to take a 'Breakdown Assistance' package or ask an officer for a contact data to use in case of a vehicle breakdown. Cheap cars are sometimes unpredictable in operation.
Upon receipt of the rental invoice, please check that all the information, as well as the final payment amount do match the data in your voucher.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you a safe and great trip to Cairo!
Detailed FAQ on the rental process
It is extremely difficult to drive on local roads even in the daytime. Foreigners are also recommended to refrain from night trips. In Egypt, drivers rarely use beam lights, so at night it is possible to recognize a car on the road, perhaps, only by its marker lights. On country roads, livestock is also a source of serious danger for cars – it often goes to the road.
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.
