Egypt Tolls and Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road highway
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Embark on a seamless journey through Egypt's modern toll road network, where convenience meets efficiency. Explore the country's major arteries, each designed to streamline your travels and provide a hassle-free driving experience.The Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road, Egypt's pioneering toll road, connects the bustling capital with the Mediterranean metropolis, ensuring a swift and comfortable passage between these two iconic cities. Experience the convenience of the Cairo Ring Road, encircling the Greater Cairo area, and the Cairo-Sokhna Road, your gateway to the alluring Red Sea resorts. Use the Egypt Toll Calculator to calculate the tolls and fuel costs to travel across the entire country.
Egypt Toll road Highways
For efficient road maintenance and toll collection, the toll roads in Egypt are operated by private companies. The main toll roads are Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road, Cairo Ring Road, Cairo-Sokhna Road, and Cairo-Suez Road overseen by private companiesUse the Egypt Toll Calculator to calculate the tolls and fuel costs to travel across the entire country.
- Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road[1]: This is a major toll road connecting Cairo and Alexandria, spanning around 220 km.It was the first toll road in Egypt, opened in 2003.The toll fees vary based on the type of vehicle and the distance traveled.
- Cairo Ring Road[2]: Also known as the Regional Ring Road or Autostrad, it is a toll road encircling the Greater Cairo metropolitan area.The total length of the ring road is approximately 106 km.Toll gates are located at various points along the road, and fees are charged based on the distance traveled
- Cairo-Sokhna Road[3]: This toll road connects Cairo to the Red Sea resort town of Ain Sokhna, covering a distance of around 120 km.It was opened in 2010 to facilitate travel to the Red Sea coast.Toll fees are collected at the entrance and exit points.
How to pay tolls in Egypt?
Most of the Egypt toll facilities have both electronic lanes and cash/card lanes. They accept the following two payment methods:
- Cash: Cash: This is the most popular way to pay tolls in Egypt. All the plazas in Egypt accept cash as a payment method. You can also pay using cards.
- Electronic tag: Electronic tag: Egyptian tolls have a lane that is reserved for vehicles who has transponders installed. To get a tag you need to get registered through them and then use the transponder on your vehicle’s windshield.
- Bank Cards: Select toll plazas may accept debit/credit card payments as well.
How much is the toll on the Suez Canal?
| Toll Road(Stretch) | Toll Price for Tags(E£) | Toll Price for Cash(E£) |
|---|---|---|
| Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road | 10.00 ج.م | 10.00 ج.م |
| Cairo Sokhna Road | 10.00 ج.م | 10.00 ج.م |
