Enterprise
Nissan Sunny
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $19/day
Car Rental in Cairo
- Free cancellation on most offers
- 24/7 customer service
- No hidden fees
- Pay later on many offers
- 10rental companies
- 5pick-up points
- from $19 per day
- 8.6 top rated · Budget
A rental car here costs $142 a day on average, about $998 for a week. The most popular car class is SUV, at about $147 a day. Budget is the cheapest for a small car, about $19 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
- Free cancellation: 10 of 10
- Budget
- Sixt
- Auto-Union
- Green Motion
- Avis
- Europcar
- +4
Where to pick up in Cairo
| Pick-up point | Type | Suppliers | From / day | Average wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo International Airport · 16 km | Airport | 10 | $23 | 23 min |
| Cairo Downtown · 9 km | City office | 8 | $38 | 13 min |
| Cairo Al Rehab · 23 km | City office | 2 | $17 | 3 min |
| Cairo Heliopolis Sheraton · 13 km | City office | 1 | $33 | 1 min |
| Cairo Maadi · 2 km | City office | 1 | $57 | — |
Nearby, 16–16 km
| Pick-up point | Type | Suppliers | From / day | Average wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madinaty/open Air Mall · 16 km | City office | 1 | $12 | 16 min |
Car rental prices in Cairo by car type
| Class | Typical cars | Suppliers | From / day | Typical / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | Hyundai i10 | 1 | $29 | |
| Economy | Nissan Sunny, Chevrolet Aveo, Proton Saga | 8 | $19 | $34 |
| Compact | Nissan Sentra, Nissan Sunny, Renault Duster | 10 | $23 | $45 |
| Intermediate | Toyota Corolla, Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Sentra | 10 | $29 | $60 |
| Standard | Peugeot 508, Citroen C5, Hyundai Elantra | 6 | $36 | $70 |
| Large SUV | Toyota Fortuner | 1 | $104 | |
| SUV | Peugeot 3008, Toyota Fortuner, Hyundai Tucson | 8 | $50 | $114 |
| 7-seat minivan | Peugeot 5008, Mercedes V Class | 6 | $57 | $138 |
| Luxury | Volvo XC90 | 1 | $152 | |
| Premium | Mercedes C Class, Mercedes E Class, Mercedes GLC | 7 | $81 | $234 |
The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices
Enterprise
Hertz
Proton Saga
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $23/day
Alamo
Nissan Sentra
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $23/day
Auto-Union
Chevrolet Aveo
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $25/day
Auto-Union
Nissan Sunny
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $25/day
Auto-Union
Hyundai i10
or similar
- 4 seats
- 1 bag
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $29/day
Green Motion
Kia Cerato
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $33/day
Hertz
Renault Duster
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $42/day
Green Motion
Renault Logan
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $46/day
National
Toyota Corolla
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $29/day
Hertz
Kia Cerato
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $33/day
Enterprise
Nissan Qashqai
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $35/day
Alamo
Peugeot 508
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $36/day
Auto-Union
Nissan Sentra
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $36/day
Auto-Union
Hyundai Elantra
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $43/day
Sixt
Subaru Impreza
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $47/day
Enterprise
Peugeot 5008
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $55/day
Avis
Peugeot 408
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $57/day
Green Motion
Hyundai Tucson
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $91/day
Europcar
Citroen C5
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $127/day
Auto-Union
Hyundai Tucson
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $50/day
National
Peugeot 3008
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $54/day
Enterprise
Volvo XC60
or similar
- 5 seats
- 5 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $55/day
Alamo
Kia Sorento
or similar
- 5 seats
- 5 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $57/day
Hertz
Toyota Rush
or similar
- 4 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $60/day
Sixt
Subaru XV
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $63/day
Auto-Union
Chevrolet Captiva
or similar
- 7 seats
- 6 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $67/day
Enterprise
Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $79/day
Alamo
Peugeot 5008
or similar
- 7 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $57/day
Budget
Mercedes V Class
or similar
- 7 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $302/day
Enterprise
Mercedes C Class
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $81/day
Enterprise
Toyota Fortuner
or similar
- 7 seats
- 6 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $87/day
Enterprise
Audi A6
or similar
- 5 seats
- 5 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $97/day
Avis
Mercedes E Class
or similar
- 5 seats
- 5 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $135/day
Avis
Volvo XC90
or similar
- 4 seats
- 5 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $152/day
Avis
Mercedes GLC
or similar
- 7 seats
- 6 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $152/day
Auto-Union
Mercedes E200
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $462/day
Car rental companies in Cairo
Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices
Budget
3 min wait
CDW included
Credit card only
8.6
Excellent
50+ reviews
from $60/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
8.2
Cleanliness
8.7
Service at the rental desk
8.7
Pick-up process
8.9
Drop-off process
8.9
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Airport fee
- Breakdown assistance
- Taxes
- Deductible from $566
Policies
- Full to full
- Limited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- Pre-registration available
Extras (paid at the desk)
Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Budget in Cairo Downtown
7 El-Nozha St. Saudi Co. Buildings, Nasr City, Cairo, 11586
+201003423400
Sixt
13 min wait
CDW included
Credit card only
8.4
Excellent
50+ reviews
from $115/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
8.1
Cleanliness
8.4
Service at the rental desk
8.9
Pick-up process
8.2
Drop-off process
8.5
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Airport fee
- Breakdown assistance
- Taxes
- Deductible from $746
Policies
- Full to full
- Limited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Extras (paid at the desk)
Infant seat · Child seat
Office
Sixt in Cairo Downtown
Omar Ibn El Khattab Street, Cairo, 11737
+20219670
Auto-Union
24 min wait
CDW included
Credit card only
7.4
Very good
50+ reviews
from $38/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
7.4
Cleanliness
7.2
Service at the rental desk
7.5
Pick-up process
7.3
Drop-off process
7.6
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Breakdown assistance
- Taxes
- Deductible from $559
Policies
- Full to full
- Limited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Extras (paid at the desk)
Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat
Office
Auto-Union in Cairo Downtown
24 El Shaheed Mostafa Riad St. Of El Batrawy, In front of Jenin Mall, Abbas El Akkad ??Nasr City??, Cairo Governorate
201203329209
Green Motion
1 min wait
CDW included
Credit card only
8.6
Few reviews
10+ reviews
from $33/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
8.7
Cleanliness
8.5
Service at the rental desk
8.8
Pick-up process
8.8
Drop-off process
8.2
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Breakdown assistance
- Taxes
- Deductible from $546
Policies
- Same to same
- Limited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- Pre-registration available
Office
Cairo Heliopolis Sheraton
Sheraton Rd., In Front Of Hsbc Bank Egypt, 84517, Hurghada
+(20) 01066611023
Avis
CDW included
Credit card only
from $41/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
0.0
Cleanliness
0.0
Service at the rental desk
0.0
Pick-up process
0.0
Drop-off process
0.0
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Airport fee
- Breakdown assistance
- Taxes
- Deductible from $532
Policies
- Full to full
- Limited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Office
Avis in Cairo Downtown
7 El-nozha St. Saudi Co. Building, Nasr City, Cairo, 11586
+2 010 0342 3400
Europcar
CDW included
Credit card only
from $58/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
0.0
Cleanliness
0.0
Service at the rental desk
0.0
Pick-up process
0.0
Drop-off process
0.0
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Airport fee
- Breakdown assistance
- Taxes
- Deductible from $419
Policies
- Full to full
- Unlimited mileage on selected cars
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Extras (paid at the desk)
Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Europcar in Cairo Downtown
Terminal 2 Cairo Int Airport, Cairo, 11776
201111743876
Alamo
CDW included
Credit card only
from $45/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
0.0
Cleanliness
0.0
Service at the rental desk
0.0
Pick-up process
0.0
Drop-off process
0.0
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Taxes
- Deductible from $466
Policies
- Limited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- Pre-registration available
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Alamo in Cairo Downtown
Cairo Airport Terminal 2, Arrival Hall, Cairo, 11844
1222327625
National
CDW included
Credit card only
from $65/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
0.0
Cleanliness
0.0
Service at the rental desk
0.0
Pick-up process
0.0
Drop-off process
0.0
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Taxes
- Deductible from $466
Policies
- Limited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
National in Cairo Downtown
Arrival Hall Terminal 3, Cairo, 11844
1222327590
Hertz
CDW included
Credit card only
from $57/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
0.0
Cleanliness
0.0
Service at the rental desk
0.0
Pick-up process
0.0
Drop-off process
0.0
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Breakdown assistance
- Taxes
- Deductible from $447
Policies
- Full to full
- Limited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- Pre-registration available
Extras (paid at the desk)
Infant seat · Child seat
Office
Hertz in Cairo Maadi
4 Elbatal Ahmed St, Doki, Cairo, Dokki, Giza, 12611
1023488885
Enterprise
CDW included
Credit card only
from $54/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
0.0
Cleanliness
0.0
Service at the rental desk
0.0
Pick-up process
0.0
Drop-off process
0.0
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Taxes
- Deductible from $352
Policies
- Limited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Enterprise in Cairo Downtown
Cairo Airport Terminal 2, Arrival Hall, Cairo, 11844
1222327625
Rental conditions in Cairo
Based on 10 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.
| Debit card | Not accepted by any of the 10 suppliers. |
|---|---|
| Credit card | Usually required, in the main driver's name. 10 of 10 suppliers list no debit option. |
| Mileage | Unlimited at 1 of 10 suppliers. Limited at Budget, Sixt, Auto-Union, Green Motion, Avis, Alamo and 3 more. |
| Fuel policy | Full to full (6 suppliers), Same to same (1 supplier) |
| Transmission | Automatic 98%, manual 2%. |
| Cancellation | Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 10 suppliers. |
| Insurance included | Theft protection (TP) (10 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (10 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (9 suppliers). Deductible: $352–$746. |
| Included in the price | Taxes, Breakdown assistance, Airport fee |
| Free additional driver | Auto-Union |
| Extras | Child seat (8 suppliers), Infant seat (7 suppliers), Booster seat (5 suppliers), GPS (4 suppliers), Snow chains (1 supplier) |
| Special offers | Pre-registration available (4 suppliers), Free additional driver (1 supplier) |
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- Giza 7 km
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- Al Khānkah 20 km
- Ḩalwān 25 km
- Banhā 45 km
Car rental in Cairo: what to expect
Customers report an average wait at the desk from 1 min at Green Motion to 24 min at Auto-Union.
For a small car, Auto-Union is the cheapest at about $38 a day and is rated 7.4 out of 10. Budget is rated 8.6 and costs about $60.
98% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at 1 of 10 suppliers. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.
People who search here most often live in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and France. A typical rental lasts 7 days.
Car rental in Cairo: FAQ
How much does it cost to rent a car in Cairo?
Car rental in Cairo starts from $19 per day, and the average price is $142 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $427 for a 3-day weekend and $998 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.
What are the most popular types of rental cars in Cairo?
These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Cairo over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
- SUV: $147 per day
- 7-seat minivan: $224 per day
- Luxury: $298 per day
Which car rental companies are the most popular in Cairo?
These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Cairo over the last 12 months:
- Auto-Union, average price $275 per day
- Sixt, average price $288 per day
- Alamo, average price $58 per day
Which car rental company has the best reviews in Cairo?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Cairo are:
- Budget: rated 8.9/10 by 50+ customers
- Sixt: rated 8.4/10 by 50+ customers, average price $288 per day
- Auto-Union: rated 8.3/10 by 50+ customers, average price $275 per day
Which is the cheapest car rental company in Cairo?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Cairo are:
- Budget: about $19 per day
- Avis: about $25 per day
- Auto-Union: about $26 per day
Where do I pick up my rental car in Cairo?
It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
- Desk in or next to the terminal: Avis, Europcar and Alamo
- Meet and greet, where a company representative meets you and hands over the car: Auto-Union
Can I pick up a car in Cairo and return it somewhere else?
Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.
What is the minimum age to rent a car in Cairo?
The lowest minimum age among rental companies in Cairo is 20, and some companies require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year. Age rules for young drivers in Cairo:
- Auto-Union: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 25
- Enterprise: minimum age 20, young driver fee up to age 24
- Alamo: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24
Can I rent a car in Cairo with a debit card?
Rental companies in Cairo typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.
Which car rental companies in Cairo offer unlimited mileage?
Europcar offers it on some cars only. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.
What fuel policy do rental companies use in Cairo?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Cairo are:
- Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Budget, Sixt, Auto-Union, Avis, Europcar and Hertz.
- Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up. Offered by Green Motion.
What extras can I add to a car rental in Cairo?
You can add extras when you book or at the rental desk:
- Additional driver: another person can share the driving if they meet the same requirements as the main driver (age and a valid driving license). Most companies charge a daily fee, but in Cairo Auto-Union includes an additional driver for free.
- GPS navigation, to find your way on unfamiliar roads
- Child seats, infant seats and booster seats, which are required by law for young children in most countries
- Extra insurance that lowers or removes the excess you pay if the car is damaged.
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