Transportation and transfers in Sharm El Sheikh
sharm El-Sheikh
The city of Sharm El Sheikh is distinguished by its many means of transportation, but what is more important than that is that you learn how to use the most appropriate method for you and how to deal with drivers there.
The most important types of transportation in Sharm El Sheikh
1- Smart applications
2- Service
3- Taxi
4- Limousine
First: smart applications
1- InDrive application
One of the most important smart applications for taxis in Sharm El-Sheikh, which has gained the admiration and interest of many visitors, is “In Drive.” It is characterized by very good competitive prices for taxis. We advise you to download the application from the link before arriving in Sharm El-Sheikh, as it will help you move easily, especially when you arrive at Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport.
Download link for Android: in drive - Android applications on Google Play
Apple Store download link: inDrive. Save on city rides on the App Store (apple.com)
Second: Service or mass transportation
It is the cheapest and most common means of transportation in Sharm El-Sheikh, but its only drawback is that it is linked to the main road lines in Sharm El-Sheikh. If your hotel or place of residence is far from the main road in Sharm El-Sheikh, an additional value will be agreed upon with the driver so that he can take you there.
Service or public transportation prices in Sharm El Sheikh (Always remember not to pay more than the mentioned value, or however you want. You will always find drivers exaggerating prices with tourists, so I ask you to be strong and not pay more than the real value, or call the police to help you with ease.
1- From the old market to Naama Bay and vice versa: 3 Egyptian pounds
2- From the old market to Nabq and vice versa, 6 Egyptian pounds
3- From the old market to the plateau and vice versa, 3 Egyptian pounds
4- From Naama Bay to Nabq 5 and vice versa, 5 Egyptian pounds
Third: Taxi
The taxi is an easy and widespread means of transportation in Sharm El-Sheikh and is common, as is the case in all international capitals. However, the taxi in Sharm El-Sheikh has a special treatment. They do not deal with the electronic kilometer meter, as it has always been, from their point of view, less than the real transportation value. Therefore, they will take you to the negotiating table. On the value, if the road is worth 100 pounds, then you will find the driver telling you that the value is 300 pounds, and he is waiting for your reaction and how much you will be willing to pay, and since you are a tourist, you will not be able to evaluate the true value, and you may agree to the exaggerated value. Therefore, we advise you to try to negotiate if it is necessary to transfer by taxi and enjoy your vacation
Fourth: Limousine
Mostly, you will find a limousine or taxi company at your place of residence in Sharm El Sheikh, but the prices are often relatively higher compared to other means of transportation, and this is normal, as they have many additional burdens and are fully responsible for you during your trip with them and work to provide comfort for you, if it is saving money. During vacation, your last interest is, so there is no harm in traveling by limousine and satisfying your feeling of luxury and elegance.
With this we reach the end of the topic and we hope it will be useful to you
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