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Transportation & Reach
Cairo is the center of almost the entire Egyptian transportation network may it be extensive road network, rail system, subway system or maritime services.

An extensive road network along with flyovers and bridges connects the city with other Egyptian cities and villages. While the cheap and comprehensive public transportation system makes moving in the city quiet convenient.

Cairo is well connected to the other parts of the world too.

Cairo Airports:

• Cairo International Airport (CAI): Situated 22km (14m) northeast of Cairo, the airport is the major national and international airport of the city.

Cairo Railway Transportation:
The rail network of the city connects it well with other states and cities of country like Luxor and Aswan. There is a convenient range of ticket options from third class to luxurious.

Ramses Railway Station (Mahattat Ramses) is the main railway station of the city facing Ramses Square (Midan Ramses). This station was previously called as Misr Station.

Cairo Water Transportation:
Cairo also provides sea route through its Ports like Sudan and others.

The not very regular ferry services ply from Suakin to Massawa and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia and also to the Suez in Egypt. There is also a service between Wadi Halfa and Aswan in Egypt on the Lake Nasser between the two countries.

However, the normal schedules cease to apply during the Haj (pilgrimage) season.

• Local transportation of Cairo:
  Metro: With an added advantage of being very cheap and comparatively less crowded, Metro is also the most efficient, reliable and fast public transport in Cairo. The route connects Helwan in the south to Heliopolis in north with various branches to Shubra, Ataba and Abdin. There is also a subway line between Giza and Shubra.
• Taxis: The streets of Cairo are well supplied with taxis though it is always advisable to negotiate the fairs the taxis may have a fare meter but they are not likely to be used.
• Buses: The bus and minibus services operating in Cairo are considered risky for tourists because of overcrowding and the potentials for pick pocketing and also one need to have atleast a working knowledge of Arabic to navigate.
• River Bus/Boats/Ferries: Traveling on the Nile by a felucca (a sailing boat) is an unforgettable experience. You can also take a three-day leisurely ride from Aswan to Esn, Edfu or Kom Ombo.

Hotels & Accommodation
Cairo is a popular tourist destination therefore is well equipped with budget to luxury accommodations to deal with the entire range of needs. Besides youth hostels and camping facilities there is no scarcity of no-star to five-star hotels too.

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Hotels of Cairo	Average Rates
5-Star	$200-350
4-Star	$150-200
2-Star	$100-150
Budget Hotels	$ 70- 100