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Black and white taxis are to be found everywhere, and will haggle (in Arabic) over prices all day. For visitors, a less expensive proposition unless you're in the mood for some hard negotiation and know what you should pay is likely to be the metered taxis operated by a couple of centralised companies. They'll take you from place to place, usually speak a small amount of English (at least enough to recognise the names of major destinations) and the metered fares mean you won't end up with an unpleasant surprise at the end of the day. It's usually worth calling for one in the morning and just asking the driver to wait for you while you see the sights – although the meter will keep running, it's not going to break the bank of even a budget traveller.
Renting a car is possible, but not recommended for the first-time visitor. The roads are of varying quality, and Cairo traffic laws are widely ignored. It's not uncommon to find buses stopping in the centre lane of the overpasses and highways to allow passengers to disembark right into traffic.
The metro service is regular and reliable, but does not cover the city widely. Fares however are cheap (1LE) and if your route happens to match one of the metro's two lines, it's a great way to get across the city. Note that the centre two cars are women-only.
If you would like to travel outside of Cairo, note that Egypt has a phenomenal number of checkpoints at which you'll have your passport and visa inspected. It is very important to make sure that you remain within the terms of your visa if intending to travel outside the city.
River Bus
One of the main stops is next to the Ramses Hilton. River buses operate to the Coptic Quarter.
By metro
The metro has two lines with interchanges at Mubarak, at Midan Ramses, and Sadat, at Midan Tahrir. The first car of each train is for women.
Taxi
Taxis are metered and make sure the driver uses the meter or fix a price first. Easily recognisable by being black and white.
By bus
The red, white and blue buses have an extensive network and are cheap. An alternative are mini buses that are orange and white, or red white and blue.
Road System:
The road system in Egypt is like a network connection Cairo with other cities and villages in Egypt.
The Ring Road that surronds the city, reaches to nearly every district in Cairo. There are brigdes such as the 6th of October that is a fast means of transportations throught the city. The traffic in Cairo is known to be overcrowded and jammed.
Bus System:
The bus system in Cairo offers many lines of services varying in prices and classes. The fares of the bus ranges from 0.25 pounds to 2 pounds.
There's the standard bus that isn't air conditioned and goes all around Cairo. And there's also the air-conditioned one for a higher fare but it's more comfortable. And you got the mini-buses which got a more extensive network.
There is the micro-buses that are run privately by individuals. They are the cheapest means of transportation around Cairo, but it's not very reliable and is almost all the time crowded.
Taxi:
Taxis in Egypt are also run by individuals and usually run on old car models. Taxis nowadays in Cairo are being replaced by the Cairo Cab that offers a more advanced, luxurious and comfortable service. They run on newer car models and are air-conditioned. There are taxi stops for the Cairo Cab and there's a free number to reserve or call a cab whenever and wherever you need one.
The fare for the Cairo Cab is around 3 dollars and it depends on the distance.
Cairo Metro:
The Cairo metro has two lines that are currently operating. There is a third line but it's still being planned. The price of the ticket is one pound to any part of the city. The two cars in the middle of the train is reserved for the women who don't wish to ride with men in the same car, although they are free to choose.
Train:
Cairo's railway station is located at Ramses Satation.
Nile Ferry:
There's a small boat that runs across the Nile River from one side to the other. It's a nice way to enjoy the scene and the weather.
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