Town in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Getting around Búzios
How to get around Búzios
Spread across the peninsula: use local buses, taxis, scooters or Uber. Water taxis and schooners reach beaches without roads. Intercity buses run from Rio.
Ways to get around Búzios
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Local buses (Búzios city lines) | About 5–8 BRL | Link Centro to Geribá, Ferradura and Manguinhos |
| Taxi or Uber | About 25–50 BRL | Taxis are common; app cars are limited |
| Schooner and water taxi | About 70–150 BRL | Boat tours to Azeda, João Fernandes and islands |
Ride-hailing apps in Búzios
A 5 km ride costs about R$25–50 ($4.8–9.6).
- Local taxis are the norm; agree fares for beaches before getting in. Taxis wait at Centro and the main beaches.
Arriving in Búzios
Rio de Janeiro via bus (GIG)
Direct bus Rio Novo Rio to Búzios about 3–3.5 h, 60–120 BRL; Cabo Frio airport has limited flights, 30 min by taxi.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Scooters and quad bikes rent for about 150–300 BRL a day; hilly roads and tourist crashes are common.
- 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 Búzios?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, 99.
What's the best way to get around Búzios?
Spread across the peninsula: use local buses, taxis, scooters or Uber. Water taxis and schooners reach beaches without roads. Intercity buses run from Rio.
How do I get from the airport to Búzios?
Direct bus Rio Novo Rio to Búzios about 3–3.5 h, 60–120 BRL; Cabo Frio airport has limited flights, 30 min by taxi.
Is Búzios walkable?
You'll need transport.
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Sources
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