Uber rides cost almost nothing compared to western cities and eliminate all the exhausting price negotiations. Airport to downtown runs 120-200 EGP depending on traffic, while pyramids from city center costs around 80-120 EGP. The apps show fixed transparent pricing so zero haggling or rigged meter tricks that plague street taxis.

Street taxis quote completely insane 'tourist rates' that are 5x normal price and deliberately take longer routes to jack up costs. The metro works great too — Line 1 hits Sadat station near Tahrir Square, Line 2 goes toward Giza, and the new Line 3 connects directly to the airport. Single rides cost just 7 EGP regardless of distance.

But honestly, Uber is so stupidly cheap here you might as well use it for convenience. Drivers are generally helpful with directions and many speak decent English. Book from inside cafes or hotels to avoid street touts who'll try selling you 'special taxi deals' that cost more than Uber anyway.