Cairo to Alexandria by private car
Private transfer Cairo to Alexandria by private car: $200 sedan, $275 Hiace minivan, $490 Coaster bus, $440 premium van — per car, one way. 220 km, about 3 h. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full); full refund if cancelled 24 h+ before pickup. Prices checked .
From Cairo or Giza to Alexandria is about 220 km on the Cairo–Alexandria Desert Road — around 3 hours door to door, more on summer weekends. The train from Ramses station is the cheaper alternative; the car picks you up at the hotel or Cairo Airport, carries all the luggage and can stop at Wadi El Natrun monasteries on the way.
- Distance220 km
- Drive time3 h
- Pricefrom $200
Cairo to Alexandria by private car: 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 | $200 ≈ 10,780 EGP | ≈ 100 | ≈ 67 | — | — |
| Minivan (Hiace) up to 10 Toyota Hiace, up to 10 passengers | $275 ≈ 14,820 EGP | ≈ 138 | ≈ 92 | ≈ 69 | ≈ 46 |
| Bus (Coaster) up to 22 Toyota Coaster, up to 22 passengers | $490 ≈ 26,410 EGP | ≈ 245 | ≈ 163 | ≈ 123 | ≈ 82 |
| Premium van up to 6 Hyundai Staria / Mercedes Vito or similar, up to 6 | $440 ≈ 23,720 EGP | ≈ 220 | ≈ 147 | ≈ 110 | ≈ 73 |
return — same price, add it in the calculator · entrance tickets not included.
The road
Six-lane desert motorway with toll gates (included) and service stations; the last 20 km run through Alexandria traffic to the Corniche.
Worth stopping
- Wadi El Natrun monasteries (about halfway) — short visit, ask when booking.
- Service stations with cafés on the desert road.
Good to know
- Going on to El Alamein or the North Coast? Book Cairo → El Alamein directly — it does not need to pass through Alexandria.
- Back to Cairo on the same day? Take the Alexandria day trip — the driver waits.
- Passports in the car: checkpoints on intercity roads are routine.
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 to Alexandria by private car: questions
How much is a car from Cairo to Alexandria?
$200 for a sedan (up to 3), $275 for a Toyota Hiace (up to 10), $490 for a Coaster bus (up to 22) — per car, one way, pickup at any Cairo or Giza hotel or Cairo Airport.
Train or car?
The train is cheaper per person and takes about 2.5–3 hours from Ramses station; a car is door to door, carries luggage and makes sense from 3–4 people or with an airport pickup.
How long is the drive?
About 3 hours; summer weekends towards the coast can add an hour.