Capital city, Gambia
Getting around Banjul
How to get around Banjul
Compact enough to walk. Yellow-green taxis and shared minibuses link Banjul to Serrekunda and the coast; ferries cross to Barra.
Ways to get around Banjul
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow-green taxi | About 250–500 GMD | No meters; agree the price first |
| Shared taxi / gelleh-gelleh | About 15–40 GMD | To Serrekunda and the coast; crowded |
| Banjul–Barra ferry | Low fare, paid at the terminal | Often delayed; leave time and avoid peak hours |
Taxis in Banjul
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps found; agree taxi prices before getting in. Hotels can book trusted drivers for the day.
Arriving in Banjul
Banjul International (BJL)
About 25 km away; taxi roughly 1,500–2,500 GMD, 30–45 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are accepted for short stays with an IDP; police checkpoints are frequent, and most visitors use taxis.
- Onward travel in Gambia: Yellow-and-green taxis (agree fares first), shared 'bush taxis' and minibuses (gelleh-gelleh) are the main modes. A ferry links Banjul with Barra; the South Bank road runs inland.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Banjul?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps found; agree taxi prices before getting in. Hotels can book trusted drivers for the day.
What's the best way to get around Banjul?
Compact enough to walk. Yellow-green taxis and shared minibuses link Banjul to Serrekunda and the coast; ferries cross to Barra.
How do I get from the airport to Banjul?
About 25 km away; taxi roughly 1,500–2,500 GMD, 30–45 min.
Is Banjul walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
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