Driving in Egypt can take some time to get used to. Like all countries, Egypt has its own laws and conventions which the foreign visitor should familiarise themselves with when arranging car hire:
- In urban areas, such as Cairo, road traffic flow is controlled by the traffic police, this can take some time getting used to, so visitors are advised to purchase a map of the city before starting their journey
- Drivers must remember to drive their vehicle on the right hand side of the road
- When driving in Egypts more rural areas look out for police checkpoints, be sure to keep all your driving, car hire and travel documents close at hand
- Some roads in Egypt are closed to foreign drivers especially in the Sinai region, check your embassy before making long trips outside of Cairo
Remember these tips and you should enjoy your car rental in Egypt experience in this wonderful country.