City in Minas Gerais, Brazil
Getting around Belo Horizonte
How to get around Belo Horizonte
Uber and 99 are the easiest ways around a hilly city. There is one metro line and many buses, but neither covers most nightlife areas well.
Ways to get around Belo Horizonte
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Uber / 99 | About R$15–30 for 5 km | Best at night; cheap compared with most Brazilian cities |
| Metro (Line 1) | About R$5–7 | Single line from Eldorado to Vilarinho; useful for the Rodoviária |
| City bus | About R$6–7 | Dense network; crowded and pickpocket-prone at peak times |
Ride-hailing apps in Belo Horizonte
A 5 km ride costs about R$15–30 ($2.9–5.7).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Most drivers and reliable at night |
| 99 | Often cheaper; use as a backup |
| inDrive | Name your fare; mixed availability |
- Taxis are metered but pricier than apps. Intercity buses to Ouro Preto and Inhotim leave from the Rodoviária.
Arriving in Belo Horizonte
Tancredo Neves (Confins) (CNF)
About 40 km: Uber or 99 about R$100–170, around 45 min; airport buses run to the centre for about R$20–40, 1 h or more.
Pampulha (Carlos Drummond de Andrade) (PLU)
Small domestic airport in the city; Uber about R$25–50 to Savassi. Not all airlines use it.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. A valid home licence plus an IDP is accepted for up to 180 days; carry both when driving.
- Onward travel in Brazil: Distances are huge: fly between regions with LATAM, GOL or Azul. Comfortable overnight buses link nearby states; there are almost no long-distance passenger trains.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Belo Horizonte?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, 99, inDrive.
What's the best way to get around Belo Horizonte?
Uber and 99 are the easiest ways around a hilly city. There is one metro line and many buses, but neither covers most nightlife areas well.
How do I get from the airport to Belo Horizonte?
About 40 km: Uber or 99 about R$100–170, around 45 min; airport buses run to the centre for about R$20–40, 1 h or more.
Is Belo Horizonte walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- LATAM Airlines
- GOL
- Azul
- ClickBus (intercity buses)
- Prefeitura de Belo Horizonte
- Metrô BH
- BH Airport (Confins)
- Inhotim
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