How much does a private driver cost in Egypt (2026)?
With RideEG a private car with a licensed driver costs $80 a day for a sedan and $110 for a Toyota Hiace for up to 10 people, up to 10 hours and 200 km. Airport transfers start at $20 per car in Hurghada; Luxor from Hurghada is $200 for the whole day. Prices checked .
Our prices are per car and include the driver, fuel and parking; they do not include entrance tickets, meals or a guide.
Typical prices per car
| Route | Sedan | Minivan (Hiace) | Bus (Coaster) | Premium van |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurghada Airport to Hurghada hotels one way | $20 | $35 | $80 | $60 |
| Sharm el-Sheikh Airport to Naama Bay, Nabq & Sharks Bay one way | $20 | $35 | $90 | $60 |
| Cairo Airport to Giza & Downtown Cairo one way | $35 | $50 | $105 | $80 |
| Luxor day trip from Hurghada driver waits, back the same day | $200 | $250 | $400 | $400 |
| Cairo & Giza pyramids day trip from Hurghada driver waits, back the same day | $300 | $370 | $620 | $595 |
| Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur day with driver driver waits, back the same day | $90 | $120 | $220 | $195 |
| Car with driver (day) | $80 | $110 | $210 | $180 |
How we set prices
Every price is fixed per car and shown before you book: the car, a licensed driver, fuel and parking are included; tickets, meals and a guide are not. There is no night or weekend surcharge.
Questions
Why are some prices higher than shared shuttles?
A shuttle is per seat and stops at several hotels; our price is for a whole car going only to you.
Is tipping expected?
Tips are customary in Egypt but never required; the driver’s pay is in the price.