Car Rental Renting a car may be economic^ if several people travel in a single vehicle. A car will enable you to visit remote regions such as the Oases or the Red Sea coast. Remember to obtain the necessary permits before cruising on back roads along the Suez Canal, in the Western Desert outside the Oases, on The Red Sea Coast, and in Sinai. Bear in mind that there are few places where you can drop off rental cars. An International Driver’s License (see Essentials) is required to drive in Egypt.

Any insurance you have will not cover you here, so plan to invest in proper coverage. Age requirements are not always strictly enforced by rental agencies. The cheapest rentals run about US$70 per day with unlimited mileage, (See rental company listings in Essentials or in Practical Information sections of individual cities.) It is often cheaper and easier to make reservations before you leave. Your biggest headache on the road will be the traffic; driving in Egypt demands nerves of steel.