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Cheap Car Rental at Cairo Airport (CAI)
When you are traveling to the city via Cairo International Airport, make sure you pre-book a car rental with VIP Cars to save both time and money! With a hired vehicle by your side, you can say goodbye to long queues, expensive cabs, and erratic public transport. Booking a car at the airport also enables you to pick it up as soon as you land and get going without having to waste any minute.
Renting a vehicle with us is as easy as it can get. Fill in the search form to get access to desired deals for CAI Airport that are available over the dates of your trip. Compare options offered by different suppliers, all based on your preferences, which can be managed using multiple filters available on our platform. And book the best rental based on your needs for the ultimate convenience. Rest assured, your ride will be waiting for you in perfect condition when you land at the airport.
Useful Information
- For rentals with a full-to-full fuel policy, get the cars refueled before the return and keep the fuel receipts handy.
- To secure a cheap car rental at CAI Airport, book in advance and give preference to deals that cover unlimited miles.
Best Car Rental Companies at Cairo Airport
Car hire deals for Cairo Airport at VIP Cars are provided by major companies, some of which are listed below. These brands provide inclusions to make customers' journeys easier and rental experience better. Our associated suppliers are easily approachable at the airport, so as soon as you land, you can conveniently pick up your vehicle within no time.
Sixt Rent A Car- Europcar
- Avis Rent-A-Car
- Budget Rent-A-Car
- keddy
- Hertz
- AutoUnion
Hertz
AutoUnionCar Rental Counters at Cairo Airport (CAI)
Sixt has car rental desks at Terminals 2 & 3, whereas suppliers such as Avis and Hertz have their counters only at Terminal 3. You can find Budget at Terminal 1 & 3 and Europcar is situated in Terminal 1. In all terminals at Cairo Airport, the supplier’s kiosks are located at the Arrivals Hall. Some companies offer free shuttles to passengers to help them reach counters. The exact pick-up address of your supplier will be mentioned in the Rental Confirmation Voucher.
Car Rental Return at Cairo Airport (CAI)
For suppliers such as Sixt, you can drop off your car rental at Cairo Airport’s Multi-Storey Garage (Level G). As you reach the airport, look for car rental signs, and park the car at the designated area of your supplier. Refer to your Rental Confirmation Voucher for more drop-off details, including the return address.
Top Car Rental Categories at Cairo Airport
At VIP Cars, we provide a wide variety of vehicles in multiple segments. When tourists flock to the city to view Pyramids during holiday season, the demand for SUVs and van rentals witness a surge, making them some of the most popular vehicle types. In the people mover segment, you can expect to see 7, 8, 9, 12, and 15 passenger van rentals. Suppliers also provide several other categories to meet different needs and budgets of renters. Depending upon your trip type, you can choose to rent a car that is most suited to your requirements.
- Economy
- Compact
- Standard/Intermediate
- Van/Minivan Rentals
- SUV Rentals
- Luxury/Premium
You also get to choose from various options like manual/automatic and petrol/diesel and also filter your options according to your budget and car model preferences.
Car Rental Deal Types at Cairo Airport
At VIP Cars, you can rent a car from Cairo Airport according to your stay. We provide both long-term and short-term rentals for the trip, as well as one-way & last-minute deals at the most competitive prices.
- Long term Car Rental (monthly & multi-month deals)
- Short-term Car Rental (one day/daily/24 hours, weekly, and weekend deals)
- One-way and Last-minute Car Rental
Car Rental Locations Near Cairo Airport
In case you want to return your rental within the city of Cairo but not at the airport, you can select a location from the list provided below. These are some of the most popular points that you may use as your drop-off location.
- Cairo Maddi
- Cairo Almazah
- Cairo North East
- Cairo Heliopolis
- Gezira Island
- Cairo Downtown
About Cairo Airport
| Address: | Cairo Int. Airport, Airport Rd, Oruba Road, Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt |
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| IATA Code: | CAI |
Known for being the busiest airport in Egypt, Cairo International Airport is located in Heliopolis, near Cairo. The airport serves as a major hub for EgyptAir, Air Cairo, and Nile Air. It has four terminals and three runways and serves over 30 million passengers annually.
Terminal 1 and 2 are usually referred to as “Old Airport” and “New Airport” respectively. All terminals are linked by an Automated People Mover. The airport has an on-site hotel as well, the Le Méridien, which stands in front of Terminal 3.
Popular One-Way Car Rental Trips from Cairo
Are you planning to take a road trip after your stay in Cairo? A one-way rental is a great option if you don’t want to endure the return trip. Though there are a multitude of locations near Cairo that you can choose as drop-off points, Alexandria and Hurghada are the most popular among renters. Based on your preference, you can choose from different return points in either of the cities like airports, downtowns, etc. Popular road trips from Cairo are listed below:
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Cairo to Hurghada
Distance: 463.0 km Popular Rental Locations: Hurghada Airport, Hurghada Downtown -
Cairo to Alexandria
Distance: 218.4 km Popular Rental Locations: Alexandria Downtown, Alexandria Airport
Facilities at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
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Wifi
Free Wi-Fi payphones throughout the airport, along with a full-service post office. -
ATM
ATMs and bureaux de change services are available in all terminals. -
Food
Accessibility to numerous restaurants, cafes, and bars according to flight schedules. -
Shopping
Duty-free shopping available in the departure area of international terminals. -
Pharmacy
Medical services and a pharmacy, tour operators, conference and business rooms. -
Parking
Short-term and long-term parking spaces with over 3,600 spaces available.
Car Rental Tips for Cairo Airport, Egypt
- To book a cheap car rental at Cairo Airport, book as early as possible through our platform. Early bookings are cheaper and we in collaboration with top suppliers offer the best deals.
- A credit card in the name of the main driver is required to pay the security deposit at the rental desk.
- Extras such as child boosters seats and additional drivers are payable at the rental desk.
- Suppliers may incur an extra charge for late pick-up, so make sure to either arrive on time or inform the supplier of changes beforehand.
Top Attractions to Explore in Cairo
Cairo, one of the most extraordinary metropolitan cities of the Arab World, is full of life and youthful buzz. Be its grand avenues, historic mosques, captivating palaces, or timeless pyramids of Giza, you will find everything about the capital of Egypt exceptionally charming. Hiring a car from CAI Airport will definitely help you explore this amazing desert city like never before. Check out names of the most visited places in Cairo.
- Pyramids of Giza
- Old Cairo
- Downtown Cairo
- Al-Azhar Park
- Egyptian Museum
- Al-Azhar Mosque
FAQs - Car Rental at Cairo Airport
Economy and compact car rentals are among the most popular categories booked at Cairo Airport. SUVs and van rentals are also preferred by travelers during the holiday season. On our website, you can search for a car best suited to your requirements at the most affordable price.
To rent a car in Cairo you will need a valid driver’s license, a credit card in the name of the main driver, ID proof, and as per the supplier’s requirement an International Driving Permit (IDP). All the requirements for renting a car are also mentioned in the 'Rental Terms’ section of the search result page of VIP Cars.
The minimum age to rent a car in Cairo, in general, is 21 years. You may have to pay a Young Driver Surcharge if you are under 25. Depending on the car type you are renting, the minimum age requirement may vary from supplier to supplier.
Major suppliers such as Avis, Budget, Europcar, Keddy by Europcar, Sixt, and, Hertz are located inside Cairo Airport, Egypt. There are several other companies that can be found inside the airport premises. If you are looking for a specific supplier, conduct a quick search for CAI Airport car rentals using our booking engine and view all the companies that are offering their services.
Through VIP Cars explore rental deals available for Cairo Airport. On the search results page, you will see all the categories made available by the suppliers. Select the filter for luxury car rental to only see deals featuring premium vehicles. Compare prices and book the cheapest deal.