Whether you want to drive or be driven, whether you want to go by bus, rail or road, it's easy to get to your destination with a little helpful information.

Car Rental
You'll find most of the big international car rental companies in Cairo and Alexandria. Local car rental companies further afield do better deals sometimes, so take time to shop around. It's an extremely good idea to pay for proper car insurance, to protect yourself from other drivers.

Taxis
All of the major cities have plenty of taxis to drive you around town. There are a few simple rules you should follow, to ensure that your journey runs smoothly:

• Make sure you know where you're going.
  
  
• Don't accept a stop if your driver proposes one.
  
  
• Negotiate the price of the journey from A to Z before you set off.
  
  
• Before you leave your hotel, ask the receptionist how much the
  journey should cost.
  
  
• The taxis that wait outside hotels charge almost double, so It often
  pays to walk to the next block.

Trains
The train is one of the best ways to travel between major Egyptian cities. There are three types of trains available: the ordinary, the express and the turbo. The express and the turbo are more expensive but they will get you to your destination rapidly. It's also worth investing in a 1st class ticket to travel in air-conditioned carriages. The turbo train takes under two hours to go from Cairo to Alexandria.

The Underground
Cairo's brand-new Metro system runs over several kilometres. It has two lines, a new line currently under construction and three more in the pipeline. Clean and comfortable, it's the best way to mingle in Cairo's hustle and bustle. The front carriage is always strictly for 'women only' so pay attention.

Buses
Most of Egypt's major cities have their own bus system and there's an extensive network of buses running between each city too. Smoking is still authorized on all buses but you're not allowed to open the windows as it interferes with the air-conditioning. In general, it's more expensive to take a bus than a train and buses stop more frequently. So, for a long journey we advise you to go by rail.