Taxi & Transport Scams in Aswan, Egypt
Overcharging, meter tampering, fake taxis, and transport cons targeting tourists. Below are the taxi & transport scams reported in Aswan — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Marrakech, Chefchaouen, and Luxor.
Last updated: April 4, 2026
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Taxi & Transport Scams
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Total in Aswan
How it works
Felucca captains at the Aswan Corniche dock quote one price verbally, then demand significantly more at journey's end — sometimes double or triple the agreed fare. The scam is most common on sunset cruises around Elephantine Island. Captains may claim the original price was per person rather than for the whole boat, or add on "government fees" that do not exist.
How it works
Horse carriage (calèche) drivers at the Aswan train station and near the bazaar quote prices in US dollars to foreign tourists, which are far above the local Egyptian pound rate. Drivers also refuse to use meters (there are none) and inflate prices after the ride, claiming the agreed price was for a shorter route. Some add a mandatory "tip for the horse" demand.
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8 total warnings across all categories