Capital city, Paraguay
Getting around Asunción
How to get around Asunción
Buses cover the city but are crowded and confusing; Bolt, Uber and inDrive are easier. A car or ride apps are best for the spread-out districts.
Ways to get around Asunción
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Bolt / Uber / inDrive | About 25,000–50,000 PYG for 5 km | Easiest and safest for visitors |
| City bus | About 4,000–5,000 PYG | Dense network; crowded, confusing routes, pickpockets |
| Taxi | About 25,000–60,000 PYG | Meters are rare; agree the price |
Ride-hailing apps in Asunción
A 5 km ride costs about ₲25,000–50,000 ($4.3–8.6).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Bolt | Often cheapest; good coverage in the main districts |
| Uber | Reliable; many cars in Villa Morra and the center |
| inDrive | Name your fare; useful when others are surged |
- Prefer apps to street taxis, which rarely use meters. Hotels can call trusted radio taxis if apps are down.
Arriving in Asunción
Silvio Pettirossi (ASU)
Luque, about 15 km east; taxi or app about 80,000–150,000 PYG, 25–45 min. Direct flights to Latin American hubs.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Motorbikes are common locally, but traffic is chaotic and rentals for visitors are informal.
- Driving: on the right. Visitors can drive on a foreign licence; carry the passport with its entry stamp. The alcohol limit is zero.
- Onward travel in Paraguay: Long-distance buses from Asunción's Terminal de Ómnibus reach Encarnación, Ciudad del Este and the Chaco; pick premium coaches. Domestic flights are scarce, so most trips are by road.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Asunción?
Yes. Apps that work here: Bolt, Uber, inDrive.
What's the best way to get around Asunción?
Buses cover the city but are crowded and confusing; Bolt, Uber and inDrive are easier. A car or ride apps are best for the spread-out districts.
How do I get from the airport to Asunción?
Luque, about 15 km east; taxi or app about 80,000–150,000 PYG, 25–45 min. Direct flights to Latin American hubs.
Is Asunción walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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