Egypt has long brought images of the pyramids and exotic culture to aspiring travellers. Egypt itself is situated in northern Africa with the capitol of the country being Cairo. The country has a large population, 76 million, and most live on the bank of the famous river Nile. This is because most of the rest of the country is composed of the Sahara desert. The desert is a harsh environment though stunning to travel through with its high day temperatures and its freezing nights. Cairo is full of life and markets and many travellers enjoy the bazaars and trading to bring loads of bargains home from their trip. Egypt is also becoming popular with divers with some amazing dive sites on the coast on the Red Sea and is fast becoming a top spot for both learners and experienced divers.
With so much to see and such a wide variety of terrains to cover when visiting Egypt many people choose to hire a car for their stay. For some they will want to remain on the coasts and cities and for others they may want to venture into the desert. It is definitely wise to hire your car in advance of your trip to make sure that the vehicle you need for your stay is available. The Internet has made it easy to book your car rental in advance and save yourself both time and money. Just be sure to get air conditioning if you are heading into the Sahara!