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Foreigners on short-term social visit may rent a car and drive with their foreign license for up to 3 months in Egypt. However, an Egyptian driving license is required after 3 months.

 

For international drivers, if your driver’s license is not in English or doesn’t have a stamped photograph, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is required. Please note that the IDP is only a translation and you must bring your original driver’s license with you.

 

For driving licenses from countries not part of the international driving license treaty, an official translation of the license in English must be presented with the original license.

 

Customers with UK Driver's Licenses issued in Great Britain (except Northern Ireland) will need to provide evidence of any driving endorsements. You can get and print the DVLA endorsement record on the DVLA* website.

 

If you hold a Driver's Licence issued in Vietnam, you need to present the original license together with an authorized translation issued by the Vietnamese Ministry of Transport. If both documents are presented at time of rental these licenses are acceptable worldwide.

 

*Attention! Some car rental companies would have different requirements. Please check Terms and Conditions during the booking process.


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Aurora Rhodes

April 19, 2025

Destination: Cairo

6Average

Just average.

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Byron Bertie

April 18, 2025

Destination: Cairo

10Excellent

Not bad.

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Bella Hamilton

March 7, 2025

Destination: Cairo

10Excellent

Very satisfied!

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Josephine Irving

February 28, 2025

Destination: Cairo

10Excellent

Pickup was at Terminal 3, but I arrived at Terminal 2. The company arranged someone to pick me up and take me to the correct location.

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Carter Parker

February 25, 2025

Destination: Cairo

6Average

Our self-driving trip in Egypt left me with a strong impression of the rented car, though not in a positive way. Right after picking up the car, I noticed the poor condition—it lacked a handbrake, which caused significant unease during driving. Additionally, the right headlight on the left side of the car was completely broken and unusable. When I pointed out the issue to the rental office during pickup, they shockingly claimed it wasn't a problem and the car was fine to drive, leaving me feeling rather helpless. As we drove, there were even more issues. The engine's oil light came on, and upon checking, the oil level was critically low. Fortunately, we found a nearby gas station where I could purchase some, though it cost me 900 Egyptian pounds to resolve the issue. While the rental office reimbursed this expense when we returned the car, it was evident they had seriously neglected maintaining the vehicle before renting it out. On the bright side, the car's performance and power were relatively decent during our 3000-kilometer journey. However, all these minor problems made the trip much more stressful than necessary. Driving in Egypt’s cities, especially in places like Cairo and Alexandria, requires a great deal of courage and composure. The added issues with the car only increased the pressure. I sincerely hope the rental company takes vehicle maintenance more seriously in the future to provide more reliable cars for other customers.

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Bernice Virginia

February 21, 2025

Destination: Cairo

2Poor

The deposit still hasn't been refunded. Be cautious to avoid being scammed.

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Alvin Dolly

February 21, 2025

Destination: Cairo

10Excellent

The staff's service attitude was quite good.

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Tom Funk

February 16, 2025

Destination: Cairo

2Poor

The vehicle was outdated, and I had to wait a very long time, at least 20 minutes, to pick up the car. Make sure to take a detailed video during pick-up. It's recommended to wash the car before returning.

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Oscar Evelina

February 16, 2025

Destination: Cairo

4Average

The staff claimed they recorded a video of the car windows and took photos, but when switching the car, they required us to provide evidence of existing scratches on the vehicle. Make sure to take comprehensive photos of the entire car, including the undercarriage and windows. Since we picked up the car at night, our photos of the windows weren't clear, and they pointed out a small white spot on the glass. Please thoroughly record videos and take multiple clear photos as evidence.

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Julian Kennedy

February 15, 2025

Destination: Cairo

10Excellent

Overall, it was okay, without too many troubles.

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Carol Bach

February 6, 2025

Destination: Luxor

4Average

The car was too old, costing an average of $700 per day, and had already run 140,000 kilometers—looks like it's at least ten years old. After exceeding 750 kilometers of mileage, there's a charge of $0.25 per kilometer. That's outrageous.

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Sebastian Acheson

February 4, 2025

Destination: Cairo

10Excellent

I had previously read mixed reviews about car rentals in Cairo. This company actually forwards orders to Eurocar. The staff at the rental office was very efficient, sincere, and straightforward—no scams involved. The car was a Nissan Sunny with less than 30,000 kilometers on it, so it was fairly new. The owner mentioned that the previous renter in Luxor had damaged the rear right wheel and paid around 1200 RMB. If you purchase full insurance, such costs can be fully covered. However, there's an issue I encountered: my booking through QEEQ stated that it included basic insurance (essentially basic damage insurance where amounts beyond around 4000 RMB would be covered by the insurance company, but amounts below that would need to be paid personally). When I asked the office staff about this, they stated there was no damage insurance, and if there was, it would likely have been offered by QEEQ or other agencies like Shouqi. This inconsistency raises some concerns—either the rental owner misunderstood or there's an error in QEEQ's information. Therefore, I recommend purchasing full insurance. Additionally, I asked whether the car needed washing during pickup. The owner said it wasn't necessary, and the staff mentioned it depends on the situation. Ultimately, I felt the car's exterior was a bit dirty, but they didn't require me to clean it. I simply had to refuel the car to full.

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Gabriel Frances

January 30, 2025

Destination: Hurghada

4Average

They force you to buy their insurance and don't accept the insurance from the rental platform.

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W.Bons

December 19, 2024

Destination: Cairo

10Crazy !! Driving in Cairo is absolutely madness

All ok

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ahmad

December 18, 2024

Destination: Cairo

5سيئىة مع هذه الشركة من حيث السيارة ردئة ومكان الاستلام والتسليم سيء وكذلك عامل الاستلام والتسليم علي

نعم هذه الشركة لا يوجد عندها مكتب سيارات بالمطار يأتي الموظف لاستقبالكم بالمطار والتواصل معك بالجوال وقد تجده وقد لا تجده وايضا الاحظ عليه محاولت أخفاء عيوب السيارة لتحاسب عليها ما لم تنتبه له

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Tracy Jeremy

December 14, 2024

Destination: Cairo

10Excellent

Satisfied

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Haley Hansen

December 5, 2024

Destination: Cairo

10Excellent

Very smooth process

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Josephine Chaucer

December 2, 2024

Destination: Cairo

6Average

This was the worst car rental experience I've ever had. I booked online, but when picking up the car on-site, they gave me one with over 80,000 kilometers on it. Upgrading to full insurance cost $200, $180, or $150, and we finally settled on the previously quoted $108 (probably trying to rip off as many people as they can). While driving, a tire blew out, so we replaced it with the spare and called the company to inform them. When returning the car, two employees spent a long time inspecting the tire, claiming it needed to be sent to a repair shop to check if it could be fixed. If repairable, we'd pay the repair cost; if not, we'd have to pay $100. We thought the outcome would surely be up to them anyway. Sure enough, after a long wait, they told us we had to pay $100. Moreover, this amount couldn't be deducted from the $200 deposit but had to be paid as an additional fee.

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Atwood Walsh

November 24, 2024

Destination: Cairo

6Average

The overall experience was great. I'm a longtime AVIS customer. Be aware that Egypt enforces strict speeding regulations, and AVIS's administration fees for fines are quite high. Fellow drivers, please take note.

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Paddy Gosse

November 9, 2024

Destination: Cairo

10Excellent

Excellent, great service attitude.

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Uriah More

October 27, 2024

Destination: Cairo

2Poor

We agreed to be picked up at 7:30 am at Terminal 3 of the airport with a sign, but we didn’t see anyone from the rental company. We only got picked up at 9 am after contacting the booking platform. We purchased unlimited mileage, confirmed by the platform at $10 per day, but it turned out to be $15 per day at the rental counter. Although we had no accidents or damage throughout the trip, during car return, they claimed there was a mark at the bottom corner of the car door, which was hard to notice, and charged us $200. We felt it was intentional extortion.

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Nick Dickens

October 20, 2024

Destination: Cairo

10Excellent

The staff was very friendly, and the car was in excellent condition.

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Ruth Moore

October 16, 2024

Destination: Cairo

8Very good

The car was in good condition with only a little over 30,000 kilometers. It was quite new. We drove over 3,300 kilometers without any issues.

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Alva Arabella

October 14, 2024

Destination: Hurghada

10Excellent

They offer pick-up and drop-off services.

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Aries Becky

October 9, 2024

Destination: Cairo

8Very good

It's okay. Ultimately, $800 was deducted from my deposit for vehicle damage.

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Lou Benjamin

October 8, 2024

Destination: Cairo

10Excellent

The service is amazing.

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Dale Clapham

October 4, 2024

Destination: Cairo

6Average

I provided the flight number and arrival time, yet they were still over two hours late delivering the car. There is no storefront at the airport; both pickup and drop-off happen in the parking lot. I was charged a $10 car wash fee upon return. The car itself was fairly new with only 3,000 kilometers, and the service was okay.

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Paula Winifred

October 4, 2024

Destination: Cairo

6Average

Despite providing flight details and arrival time, the car was delivered more than two hours late. There is no storefront at the airport, and both pickup and return are done in the parking lot. A $10 cleaning fee was charged during return. On the positive side, the car was a new one with only 3,000 kilometers, and the service was acceptable.

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Penny Senior

October 3, 2024

Destination: Cairo

10Excellent

It's okay, nothing much to say.

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Cyril Marcus

September 29, 2024

Destination: Cairo

10Excellent

Excellent service.

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Hermosa Charlotte

September 20, 2024

Destination: Cairo

8Very good

Both the pickup and drop-off processes were very smooth. The staff was quite friendly and didn't try to create any trouble. However, the car was very old. Even though it had only 70,000 kilometers, it felt like it was falling apart. That said, cars on Egyptian roads are generally in poor condition, so ours might have actually been decent in comparison.

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Claude Kipling

September 16, 2024

Destination: Cairo

6Average

There was no one holding a sign to meet me at the airport exit. I called and they said they would arrive shortly, but they didn't have a sign. It took 40 minutes before we finally connected.

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Delia Jonathan

September 11, 2024

Destination: Cairo

10Excellent

Overall service was decent and quite polite.

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Virgil Hal

September 4, 2024

Destination: Cairo

6Average

They imposed a strict mileage limit and charged extra at the end!

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Rex Hearst

August 31, 2024

Destination: Cairo

6Average

The staff member was very friendly.

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Catherine Connor

August 30, 2024

Destination: Hurghada

10Excellent

I arrived at the airport at 3 a.m., and the staff were waiting patiently the whole time.

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Monica Kent

August 8, 2024

Destination: Cairo

10Excellent

Very satisfied

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Jeff DuBois

June 13, 2024

Destination: Cairo

4Average

The deposit refund is too slow, they said it would take 45 days.

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Leona Sherwood

April 27, 2024

Destination: Cairo

10Excellent

Pretty good

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Lynn Surrey

April 27, 2024

Destination: Cairo

2Poor

The pick-up and drop-off process was generally alright, but during the return, I was told that the car I rented was involved in violations, leading to its registration being suspended for 6 months and a $400 fine. However, no specific time, place, or reason for the violations were provided, making it feel like extortion. I followed all the rules, got no tickets, and committed no violations. Please investigate thoroughly to avoid wrongful penalties.

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Emma Craigie

April 22, 2024

Destination: Cairo

10Excellent

Very satisfied

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Norton Simpson

April 6, 2024

Destination: Hurghada

10Excellent

A well-established car rental company, very good

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Emmanuel Field

March 26, 2024

Destination: Cairo

10Excellent

Overall very satisfied, great value for money.

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Jeff Cronin

March 2, 2024

Destination: Cairo

10Excellent

Great service, the staff explained all the precautions in detail.

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Lynn Surrey

February 19, 2024

Destination: Cairo

6Average

There was no sign for pickup at the airport. I had to call and wait for half an hour before they showed up!

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Daniel Alfred

February 18, 2024

Destination: Cairo

2Poor

This car rental company is a complete scam! When we returned the car, they tried to blame us for old scratches on the left front light (which is one of the most expensive parts to repair). Thankfully, we recorded a video of the car from all angles when we picked it up. The company couldn't pin the damage on us. Since they failed to extort us for damages and saw that we were rushing to catch a ride back to the city, it suddenly started raining as night fell. The company then generously offered to call a car for us. We agreed, and they called a friend's unlicensed cab. The agreed fare was double the price of an Uber. The car rental staff assured us it was for safety. Once in the car, their burly friend demanded higher fare on the expressway, threatening to kick us out if we didn't pay. For our safety, we had no choice but to pay three times the Uber price. Overall, it was a harrowing experience. Personal safety is paramount, and this car rental company recklessly endangered its customers for a bit of profit. I sincerely urge everyone to blacklist this rental company! Next time, we'll go with a reputable company like Sixt.

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Beau Bentham

January 31, 2024

Destination: Cairo

10Excellent

Excellent service, no hard sell on insurance, drop-off at the departure level.

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Harvey Louis

January 28, 2024

Destination: Cairo

10Excellent

Very satisfied

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Debby Dierser

January 10, 2024

Destination: Cairo

2Poor

Egypt car rental has many pitfalls

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Drew Berkeley

January 10, 2024

Destination: Cairo

2Poor

The rental staff in Egypt were trying to rip me off in every way.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1.What is an insurance excess?

The excess is the amount you'll only be liable for in case of damage(under Collision Damage Waiver) or theft(under Theft Protection) of the vehicle.
Information about the excess will be clearly stated in the price inclusion when you reserve a car on QEEQ.

Q2. How can I add an addtional driver?

You are advised to make a request upon your arrival at the rental counter. Additional charge per day will incur unless '1 Additional Driver Included' is stipulated on the rental.
Please note that the same licence and age requirement applys to the additonal driver. The addtional driver is supposed to present the required licence document along with the main driver at pickup.

Q3.What if I want to pick up or drop off my rental car out of office hours?

QEEQ will show you the car offers available at your chosen time on the search results.
However, pick-up or drop-off out of general opening hours may subject to an extra fee unless self-service pick-up or drop-off is available.
After you reserve a car on QEEQ, we will inform you of specific policy of the car hire company by email.

Q4. Can I take the hired car to another country or cross border?

If you want to pick up your car in one country and drop it in another, your search results will show you cars you can do that with.
If you're planning to cross any borders during your trip, bear in mind:
1. You may have to pay more.
There are often extra fees, taxes or additional cover you'll pay at the car hire counter.
2.It may not be allowed.
Depending on where you're hiring, you may not be able to take your car to another country.
Please email us if you want to take your hire car into a different country during your trip, and we'll talk you through your options.

Q5. Can I pick up my car at one location and return it at different location?

Yes. You can pick up the vehicle in one place and drop it off in another. An ‘one-way fee’ will incur. Whether it is inclued in the rental price or what additional cost may arise will be clearly stated at the time of booking on QEEQ.
Please inform the car hire company of your drop-off location when you pick up the vehicle or contact them directly during your trip. You will find a phone number on the rental agreement you signed at pickup.

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