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May 22nd, 2012, 11:38 PM
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Oh probably, but why? Where do you think you want to drive? Do you read Arabic? How are you going to read the road signs or understand directions how to get somewhere?
Most agencies, such as Avis, Hertz, or whatever rent their cars WITH A DRIVER. If that is what you are going to get anyway, why not use a taxi? It will be much cheaper.
Most agencies, such as Avis, Hertz, or whatever rent their cars WITH A DRIVER. If that is what you are going to get anyway, why not use a taxi? It will be much cheaper.
May 24th, 2012, 07:36 AM
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Grcxx3 - That rule tends to change with the wind (from what I can gather). That is one of the reasons to have a knowledgeable driver/Egyptian with you. He can keep you appraised of the best times to travel.
othtraveler2 - best of luck.
othtraveler2 - best of luck.
May 24th, 2012, 06:58 PM
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Wrote a response...thought it posted....so if this repeats - my apologies....
othtraver2 - I understand your desire to do it on our own, but Egypt just isn't one of those places. Casual Cairo's comments are right on - do you speak/understand Arabic? Do you have experience driving in Egypt?
I lived in Egypt for several years and would NEVER recommend people getting a car and driving on their own. The rules change with the wind. You really never know what you're going to come across.
Just personal experience from people who live (or have lived) there.
othtraver2 - I understand your desire to do it on our own, but Egypt just isn't one of those places. Casual Cairo's comments are right on - do you speak/understand Arabic? Do you have experience driving in Egypt?
I lived in Egypt for several years and would NEVER recommend people getting a car and driving on their own. The rules change with the wind. You really never know what you're going to come across.
Just personal experience from people who live (or have lived) there.
May 25th, 2012, 07:22 AM
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life is, and you embrace the differences, i traveled behind the iron curtain alone with armed guards everywhere, including the trains, i'm not afraid, and oh by the way, i've already rented a car in Cairo for the abu sur pyramids area
Jun 30th, 2012, 05:26 AM
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" love your response, have you ever driven in los angeles figure it will be like that but worse"
...but worse...(this is correct, much, much worse)
"I appreciate your response and experience, thank you. I will post when I get back in October"
Luxor should not be too bad, but Cairo is a world unto itself. Good luck!
We will all be hoping to hear from you in October, but won't hold our breath.
...but worse...(this is correct, much, much worse)
"I appreciate your response and experience, thank you. I will post when I get back in October"
Luxor should not be too bad, but Cairo is a world unto itself. Good luck!
We will all be hoping to hear from you in October, but won't hold our breath.
Jul 4th, 2012, 03:59 AM
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i'm getting the car and going straight to the red and step pyramids then leaving it in Giza, will not actually be driving in Cairo except up and around, even i wouldn't drive in downtown. I have a terminal condition-it is called life, and i just don't like fear to win
Jul 4th, 2012, 08:08 AM
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because i asked about rental cars in luxor and people were kind enough to tell me not to, just because one asks a question doesn't mean a discussion can't follow and rudeness is necessary
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