Capital city, Algeria
Getting around Algiers
How to get around Algiers
A metro line, trams and buses exist, but most visitors use Yassir or taxis. The center is walkable but steep.
Ways to get around Algiers
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Algiers Metro (Line 1) | About 50 DZD | Single line from Haï El Badr south to Baraki; limited coverage |
| Tram | About 40 DZD | Coastal line east to Les Fusillés and beyond |
| Yassir / Heetch | About 400–900 DZD for 5 km | Cheapest reliable option for visitors |
| Taxi | About 400–1,000 DZD | Agree price; meters are rarely used |
Ride-hailing apps in Algiers
A 5 km ride costs about DA400–900 ($3.0–6.7).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Yassir | Algerian-founded; cars, widely used, cheapest |
| Heetch | Cars; a second option when Yassir is busy |
- Street taxis rarely use meters; agree the fare first. Yassir is easiest, especially for the airport.
Arriving in Algiers
Houari Boumediene International (ALG)
About 20 km away; taxi or Yassir roughly 1,500–3,000 DZD, 30–50 min depending on traffic.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. An IDP is recommended with your licence; roads are good on the coast, and Sahara routes need 4x4 and permits.
- Onward travel in Algeria: Trains and buses link Algiers, Oran and Constantine; domestic flights from Algiers cover the south, including Tamanrasset and Djanet. Desert travel needs an agency.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Algiers?
No. Use Yassir, Heetch instead.
What's the best way to get around Algiers?
A metro line, trams and buses exist, but most visitors use Yassir or taxis. The center is walkable but steep.
How do I get from the airport to Algiers?
About 20 km away; taxi or Yassir roughly 1,500–3,000 DZD, 30–50 min depending on traffic.
Is Algiers walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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