Car rental in Hurghada

When deciding to rent a car, remember that although the amounts of fines for traffic violations in Hurghada are relatively low, the list is impressive even for experienced European motorists:

• for not wearing a seat belt (including passengers in the back seat) - USD 100-300;
• talking on a mobile phone without a hands-free headset - up to 300 US dollars;
• driving into oncoming traffic - from 1000 to 3000 US dollars;
• parking in a prohibited place - from $100 and confiscation of the driving licence for up to one month;
• indecent behaviour in the car - a fine of 200 to 1000 USD or imprisonment for a term of at least 6 months;
• driving without lights or side mirrors - confiscation of the driving licence for up to six months;
• lack of a first aid kit, fire extinguisher or emergency warning triangle - disqualification from driving for up to 1 month;
• riding a motorcycle without a helmet - $100

Parking rental cars is allowed almost anywhere where there are no specific prohibition signs or signals. For those who are particularly concerned about the safety of their car, the city has paid car parks, costing from 2 to 5 USD per hour.

The maximum permitted blood alcohol level for drivers is 0.5 ppm. However, the police often prefer to turn a blind eye to drink-driving; in any case, no one can force a driver to take a breath test or undergo a medical examination.

In Hurghada, Egypt, the standard speed limits apply:

• 40-60 kilometres per hour in built-up areas;
• 90-100 kilometres per hour outside built-up areas.