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Cheap Car Rental at Cairo Airport (CAI)
When you are traveling to the city via the Cairo International Airport, make sure you pre-book a car rental with VIP Cars to save both time and money! Forget long queues, and waiting for a cab or public transport; instead, book a car rental at Cairo Airport with us online and pick up your vehicle straight after you land and drive to the city with ease.
Fill in the search form to get access to desired rental car deals for Cairo Airport that are available over the dates of your trip. Compare deals offered by different suppliers, all based on your preferences, which can be managed using the multiple filters available. And choose the best car rental at Cairo International Airport for the ultimate convenience, rest assured your car 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.
- For cheap car rental at Cairo International Airport, book in advance and give preference to deals that cover unlimited miles.
Popular Car Rental Companies at Cairo Airport
Car rental deals for Cairo Airport with VIP Cars are provided by major rental companies, some of which are listed below. These brands provide inclusions to make customers' journeys easier. Our associated suppliers are easily approachable at the airport, so as soon as you land, you can conveniently pick up your rental within no time.
Sixt Rent A Car
Europcar
Avis Rent-A-Car 
Budget Rent-A-Car
keddy
Hertz
Car Rental Counters at Cairo Airport (CAI)
Sixt has car rental desks at Terminals 2 & 3, whereas suppliers such as Avis Europcar, and Hertz have their counters only at Terminal 3. You can find Budget at Terminal 1 & 3 as well. In all the terminals at Cairo Airport, the counters are located at the Arrivals Hall. Some companies offer free shuttles to passengers to easily reach the counters. The exact pick-up address of your supplier will be mentioned in the Rental Confirmation Voucher as well.
Car Rental Return at Cairo Airport (CAI)
Drop off your car rental at Cairo Airport Multi-Storey Garage (Level G) for suppliers such as Sixt. As you reach the airport, look for the car rental signs, and park the car at the designated area of your suppliers. Refer to the voucher for more drop-off details.
Car Rental Categories at Cairo Airport
At VIP Cars, we provide a wide variety of vehicles in multiple segments. Especially in the holiday season when tourists flock to the city to witness the Pyramids, SUV rentals and van rentals are the most popular car types. In the van and minivan rental segment, you can expect to see 7, 8, 9, 12, and 15 passenger van rentals. There are other categories as mentioned below, depending upon your trip type, you can rent a car at Cairo International Airport.
- Compact
- Economy
- Sedan Rentals
- SUV Rentals
- Van Rentals
- Luxury
- Convertible
You also get to choose from various options like manual/automatic, and petrol/diesel and also filter your options according to your budget and rental car model preferences.
Car Rental Deal Types at Cairo Airport
At VIP Cars, you can rent a car in Cairo according to your stay. We provide both long term and short term rentals for the trip, as well as one-way & last minute deals
- Long term deals (monthly & multi-month rental)
- Short term deals (one-day, weekly, and weekend rentals)
- One way and last-minute
Car Rental Locations Near Cairo Airport
In case you want to return your car rental within the city of Cairo but not at the airport, in this section we are covering a small list of most popular rental points that you may use as your drop-off point.
- Cairo Maddi
- Zamalek
- Cairo North East
- Cairo South
- Gezira Island
- Cairo Downtown
About Cairo Airport (CAI)
| IATA Code: | CAI |
|---|---|
| Address: | Cairo Int. Airport, Airport Rd, Oruba Road, Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt |
The busiest airport in Egypt, Cairo International Airport is located in Heliopolis, near Cairo. The Cairo Airport serves as the major hub for EgyptAir, EgyptAir Express, and Nile Air. The airport has four terminals, 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 N number of locations near Cairo that you can choose as the drop-off point, Alexandria and Hurghada are the most popular. You can opt for a different drop-off location at the time of booking to reserve a one-way car hire from Cairo. Popular road trips from Cairo are listed below:
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Cairo to Hurghada
Distance: 463.0 km Route: Hurgada - Al Ismaileya/Hurghada - Cairo -
Cairo to Alexandria
Distance: 218.4 km Route: Alexandria Desert Rd/Route 75M
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
Numerous restaurants, cafes, and bars, all open 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, on our platform 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.
- Supplier may incur an extra charge for late pick-up, so in such case do inform your rental supplier regarding how to proceed.
Top attractions in Cairo
One of the most extraordinary metropolitan cities of the Arab World, Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is full of life and youthful buzz. Be its grand avenues, historic mosques, captivating palaces, or the timeless pyramids of Giza, you will find everything about Cairo exceptionally charming. Hiring a car from CAI Airport will definitely help you to explore this amazing desert city like never before. Check out the names of the most visited places in Cairo.
- Pyramids of Giza
- Old Cairo
- Downtown Cairo
- Al-Azhar Park
- Egyptian Museum
- Al-Azhar Mosque
FAQs for Car Rental at Cairo Airport
Economy and compact car rentals are the most popular category booked at Cairo Airport. SUV rentals and van rentals also come under the categories preferred by travelers during holiday season. On our website, you can search for a car best suited to your requirements.
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 for some suppliers if you are below the age of 25 years. Depending on the car type you are renting, the minimum age to rent a car in Cairo 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, run a search for the airport to see all the available companies.
Visit our website vipcars.com to run a search for Cairo Airport. On the search results page, you will see all the available categories for you. Select the filter for luxury car rental and only see the suppliers offering the same. Compare prices and book the cheapest car rental deal.