Africa
Driving in Egypt
Local law and rental desks expect an international permit alongside your home licence. Here is exactly what Egypt expects from a visiting driver, and how to have it before you land.
Egypt
Africa · drives on the right
- Drives on the
- Right
- Rental min age
- 18+
- Ready in
- 8 min
Do I need an international driving permit in Egypt?
Local law and rental desks expect an international permit alongside your home licence. Required in practice for anyone renting, and checked on the road between cities.
Which side of the road does Egypt drive on?
Egypt drives on the right-hand side of the road.
What is the minimum age to rent a car in Egypt?
Rental desks in Egypt generally require drivers to be at least 18. Younger drivers may face a surcharge or be refused.
How quickly can I get one before I fly?
The digital document is issued in minutes — the median is 41 seconds after payment — and works offline. A printed booklet ships separately by tracked courier.
Requirements are set by Egypt and can change. We publish what the destination currently expects and update it when it moves. If Egypt refuses the document we recommended for it, our money-back guarantee applies.