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Driving in Egypt
The rules of the road as our desk recorded them, native unit first.
Right
60 / 90 / 100 km/h · 37 / 56 / 62 mph
urban / rural / motorway
Required · Both accepted
An IDP is required alongside your home licence. Self-drive is uncommon among visitors and not recommended in Cairo.
0.00% - zero tolerance
Tolls on the desert highways and the ring roads around Cairo.
Not required by day; note that some Cairo drivers use them sparingly at night, which is its own hazard.
No effective requirement or availability.
Do not drive in Cairo. Traffic is dense, lane markings are advisory and the accident rate is among the highest in the region. A car with a driver costs €40–60 a day and is the normal arrangement. Desert routes require permits in some areas and should not be attempted alone.