Sharm el-Sheikh car hire

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A Compact car hire in Sharm el-Sheikh costs R621 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Sharm el-Sheikh costs R745 per day, on average.

A Luxury car hire in Sharm el-Sheikh costs R1 966 per day, on average.

Drivers who choose a car hire in Sharm El-Sheikh will usually have to contend with high levels of traffic congestion and crowded parking at most popular attractions. This means that a compact car may be an ideal option for manoeuvring in heavy traffic or for finding parking spaces. However, with many long spacious highways around the city centre, you may also want a more powerful vehicle, such as an SUV or Jeep, for smooth handling on winding stretches of road.

For urban or built-up areas, the speed limit in Egypt is 30 mph (50 km). On rural roads and single carriageways, the speed limit is 70 mph (90 km), while on highways the speed limit sits at 80 mph (100 km). Keep an eye out for local signage when driving your Sharm El-Sheikh car hire as speed limits in Egypt are strictly enforced.

Drivers should not expect to find a lot of official or metered car parks in Sharm El-Sheikh, though there are numerous car parks available around central attractions and close to the beach. You can usually park for free in these spots but finding a parking space can be a challenge. Visitors should also be aware that it is common in Egypt for drivers to leave their handbrakes up so that other drivers can roll their cars to make more parking space. You do not have to do this to park in Egypt but be aware of other drivers parking close to you.