Is it safe to use InDrive or rent a car in Sharm El Sheikh, and what should tourists know about police checks and local driving?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 6 days ago
TL;DR
Yes, tourists do rent cars and drive themselves in Sharm El Sheikh, but the main issue is the chaotic local driving style. If you use InDrive, it’s safer to take only vehicles clearly marked as official taxis, because unmarked private cars may be stopped at police checkpoints and cause delays or trouble for the driver.
What the community said
Car rental in Sharm El Sheikh is possible, and some travelers do drive themselves. Reports suggest police checkpoints on the main roads are usually manageable, but the real challenge is the stressful driving style on local roads.
6 days ago Sharm El Sheikh, police checkpoints
If you book an InDrive ride, it’s better to cancel if the car arrives without official “taxi” markings. In one reported case, police stopped an unmarked car within minutes, the passengers were delayed for about 20–30 minutes, and the driver faced serious licensing issues.
6 days ago InDrive, “taxi” sticker, 20–30 minutes
In Egypt, drivers often mix roles: taxi drivers may present themselves as guides, and tourists can be offered rides by people from all kinds of backgrounds. In Sharm El Sheikh, that means you should not assume every driver is an official taxi or licensed guide—check first.
6 days ago Egypt, taxi/guide