Cairo Airport to Cairo hotels (Downtown, Zamalek, New Cairo)
Private transfer Cairo Airport to Cairo hotels (Downtown, Zamalek, New Cairo): $35 sedan, $50 Hiace minivan, $105 Coaster bus, $80 premium van — per car, one way. 25 km, about 45 min. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full). Prices checked .
Cairo Airport (CAI) is in the north-east of the city. Heliopolis and New Cairo hotels are 15–30 minutes away, Downtown, Garden City and Zamalek on the Nile 40–75 minutes depending on traffic, which is heaviest on weekday evenings. Your driver waits with a name sign at the exit of your terminal — tell us the terminal (1, 2 or 3) printed on your ticket.
- Distance25 km
- Drive time45 min
- Pricefrom $35
Cairo Airport to Cairo hotels (Downtown, Zamalek, New Cairo): price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Hyundai Elantra / Toyota Corolla or similar | $35 ≈ 1,890 EGP | ≈ 18 | ≈ 12 | — | — |
| Minivan (Hiace) up to 10 Toyota Hiace, up to 10 passengers | $50 ≈ 2,700 EGP | ≈ 25 | ≈ 17 | ≈ 13 | ≈ 8 |
| Bus (Coaster) up to 22 Toyota Coaster, up to 22 passengers | $105 ≈ 5,660 EGP | ≈ 53 | ≈ 35 | ≈ 26 | ≈ 18 |
| Premium van up to 6 Hyundai Staria / Mercedes Vito or similar, up to 6 | $80 ≈ 4,310 EGP | ≈ 40 | ≈ 27 | ≈ 20 | ≈ 13 |
return — same price, add it in the calculator · entrance tickets not included.
The road
Ring road or the airport road and Salah Salem / 6th October flyovers into the centre; tolls and parking are included. At night the drive is usually the fastest of the day.
Worth stopping
- ATMs and mobile operators’ counters in the arrivals halls.
- Water and snacks — ask the driver to stop at a supermarket.
Good to know
- Connecting from another terminal? The terminals are far apart — give the terminal you exit from.
- Business trip to New Cairo / New Administrative Capital? Ask for the exact address; prices for the New Capital are on request.
- Night arrivals: no night surcharge, 60 minutes free waiting from the actual landing.
Included
- Private air-conditioned car and licensed driver, fuel, road fees and parking
- English-speaking driver as standard; Russian-speaking driver on request (free)
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh, Marsa Alam and Cairo airports, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for photos, coffee or a supermarket
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideEG: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
Drivers speak English and Arabic as standard; a Russian-speaking driver is available on request at no extra cost, confirmed at booking
Cairo Airport to Cairo hotels (Downtown, Zamalek, New Cairo): questions
How much is a private transfer from Cairo Airport to Downtown or Zamalek?
$35 for a sedan (up to 3), $50 for a Toyota Hiace (up to 10), $105 for a Coaster bus (up to 22) — per car, to any hotel in Downtown, Zamalek, Garden City, Heliopolis or New Cairo.
How long does it take?
From 15 minutes (Heliopolis) to about 75 minutes (Zamalek or Downtown at rush hour).
Is it better than Uber at the airport?
Uber and Careem work in Cairo and are cheaper; with us the price is fixed in advance, the driver waits with your name even if the flight is late, and there is room for luggage and child seats.