Egypt Car Hire
Getting yourself about from A to B in Egypt can be quite a task indeed. The numerous ancient sites and ruins you will want to visit can often be found in the most remote of destinations and can be an impossible port of call for those with no independent travel. There are scheduled organised tours to the most popular landmarks, but these can sometimes be very expensive and don’t always cover all the sites you would like to see. Or perhaps you are a family and the thought of getting your children organised and to sit still on a tour bus for four hours seems a bit unrealistic not to mention impossible. The answer to this dilemma could be to hire your own car.
Having the luxury of your own car can take the stress and strain out of making sure you and your family are up and ready in time for a tour or gives you the freedom to explore the stunning country of Egypt at your own pace.
There are a number of options available to you when considering hiring a car. You can either arrange your car hire before you journey to Egypt by sourcing quotes from rental companies such a Budget, Avis, Europcar and Herts. Prices will depend on several factors including the age of the driver, the duration of the car hire, the pick up and drop off point and the size of the vehicle you want to hire. It is worth pointing out that due to the many sandy and secluded destination in which the sights and ruins are situated, you might want to consider a larger vehicle such as a four wheel drive.
When sourcing quotes, it might be an idea to go to the website holidayautos.co.uk. This is an impartial website which takes the time and effort out of gaining all the quotes independently from each and every car hire company. Simply enter all the required data such as the destination, your age, pick up and drop off point, how long you are looking to hire the car and what vehicle type you are after.
Perhaps a cheaper option could be to wait until you arrive at your Egypt destination and approach a local car hire dealership. Nine times out of ten, the amount you pay will be a lot less expensive than an international car hire company and the paperwork is more reliable.
To drive in Egypt and to hire a car you must be over 21 years of age with a full valid driving license. When you are in your car hire vehicle make sure you keep all your documentation including your passport with you. It is also advisable to take out the maximum amount of insurance just to protect you against all eventualities. The speed limit in Egypt is 64 mph on main motorways, although beware of local drivers who have bad reputation of ignoring all traffic laws. It is also advisable not to go driving at night while in Egypt.
