Cairo - Post Report Question and Answers
What kind of vehicle(s) including electric ones do you recommend bringing to post, given the terrain, infrastructure, availability of parts, burglary/carjacking risks, etc.? What kind of car or vehicles do you advise not to bring?
Bring an old SUV that can take the rough roads, and you don't care will be scratched up by fellow drivers. No burglary or carjacking concerns, but you will be sideswiped at some point. Don't bring anything new or a small sedan. - Aug 2025
“Cairo kisses” are inevitable, so nothing too previous. Car work is cheap, so it can all be fixed. Some people get by without a car, but we’ve enjoyed being able to drive to the commissary and to vacation at spots along the Red Sea, etc. - May 2025
You do not need a car in Cairo unless you live on the edge of the desert. It will be expensive and a pain if you live in the inner city. Traffic is so horrible it is best to take the metro if possible and if not, then take an Uber. - Apr 2025
We don't have a car but I'd recommend getting one that can take a hit or two with good clearance. - Mar 2023
