Taxis in Egypt
Regardless of whether one takes organized tours to sightseeing areas, a taxi ride or two is inevitable. Most people will not wish to rent a car to drive, particularly in Cairo, and will probably not have the proper international drivers licenses and insurance even if they wished to. For the uninformed, taxis can be very expensive. At worst, a tourist may exit a five star hotel, climb in the nearest taxi and request a destination. Upon arrival, the tourist asks the price, and pays perhaps four or five times the Egyptian price for a similar ride. This can quickly destroy a planned budget, even for someone who can afford the five star hotel.
Regardless of whether one takes organized tours to sightseeing areas, a taxi ride or two is inevitable. Most people will not wish to rent a car to drive, particularly in Cairo, and will probably not have the proper international drivers licenses and insurance even if they wished to. For the uninformed, taxis can be very expensive. At worst, a tourist may exit a five star hotel, climb in the nearest taxi and request a destination. Upon arrival, the tourist asks the price, and pays perhaps four or five times the Egyptian price for a similar ride. This can quickly destroy a planned budget, even for someone who can afford the five star hotel.
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