Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh by private car
Private transfer Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh by private car: $330 sedan, $395 Hiace minivan, $745 Coaster bus, $635 premium van — per car, one way. 505 km, about 6 h 30 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 .
From Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh is about 505 km — roughly 6.5 hours. The road goes east to Suez, under the Suez Canal through the Ahmed Hamdi Tunnel and south along the western coast of the Sinai Peninsula. You need a full Egyptian visa for Cairo (the free Sinai-only stamp is for arrivals at Sharm and does not cover the mainland), and passports are checked at the tunnel and on the Sinai road.
- Distance505 km
- Drive time6 h 30 min
- Pricefrom $330
Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh 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 | $330 ≈ 17,790 EGP | ≈ 165 | ≈ 110 | — | — |
| Minivan (Hiace) up to 10 Toyota Hiace, up to 10 passengers | $395 ≈ 21,290 EGP | ≈ 198 | ≈ 132 | ≈ 99 | ≈ 66 |
| Bus (Coaster) up to 22 Toyota Coaster, up to 22 passengers | $745 ≈ 40,160 EGP | ≈ 373 | ≈ 248 | ≈ 186 | ≈ 124 |
| Premium van up to 6 Hyundai Staria / Mercedes Vito or similar, up to 6 | $635 ≈ 34,230 EGP | ≈ 318 | ≈ 212 | ≈ 159 | ≈ 106 |
return — same price, add it in the calculator · entrance tickets not included.
The road
Cairo–Suez motorway, the Ahmed Hamdi Tunnel under the canal, then the Sinai west-coast road via Ras Sudr, Abu Zenima and El Tor; tolls included, several checkpoints.
Worth stopping
- Ras Sudr or Abu Zenima service stations.
Good to know
- Passports in hand at the tunnel checkpoint; luggage may be scanned.
- The UK FCDO advises against all travel to North Sinai — this route stays on the west coast of South Sinai, which the advisory excludes.
- Dahab instead of Sharm? Ask us for the price.
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 Sharm el-Sheikh by private car: questions
How much is a car from Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh?
$330 for a sedan (up to 3), $395 for a Toyota Hiace (up to 10), $745 for a Coaster bus (up to 22) — per car, one way, from any Cairo or Giza hotel or Cairo Airport.
Which documents do we need?
Passports with a valid Egyptian visa. The Sinai-only stamp is issued on arrival in Sinai and does not allow you to be on the mainland.
How long is the drive?
About 6.5 hours with a stop; the tunnel checkpoint can add time.