City in Ceará, Brazil
Getting around Fortaleza
How to get around Fortaleza
Use Uber or 99 for most trips. Buses cover everything but are slow, and the small metro and VLT lines serve outer districts, not the beaches.
Ways to get around Fortaleza
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Uber / 99 | About 15–30 BRL for 5 km | Best for evenings and Futuro, Iracema and Meireles |
| City buses | About 4–6 BRL | Cover everything but crowded; watch phones |
| Metrofor and VLT | About 3–5 BRL | Lines serve outer districts; limited tourist use |
Ride-hailing apps in Fortaleza
A 5 km ride costs about R$15–30 ($2.9–5.7).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Most reliable, including airport pickups |
| 99 | Often cheaper; also books taxis |
| inDrive | Negotiate your fare; smaller fleet |
- Prefer Uber or 99 over street taxis. Check plate and driver, and keep your phone away from open windows.
Arriving in Fortaleza
Fortaleza–Pinto Martins (FOR)
Uber or 99 about 40–70 BRL to Meireles or Iracema, 20–35 min; official airport taxi about 70–110 BRL.
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 Fortaleza?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, 99, inDrive.
What's the best way to get around Fortaleza?
Use Uber or 99 for most trips. Buses cover everything but are slow, and the small metro and VLT lines serve outer districts, not the beaches.
How do I get from the airport to Fortaleza?
Uber or 99 about 40–70 BRL to Meireles or Iracema, 20–35 min; official airport taxi about 70–110 BRL.
Is Fortaleza walkable?
Walkable center.
More about Fortaleza
Going to Fortaleza solo?
SoloSquare is where travelers, nomads and locals in Fortaleza meet up for small plans: coffee, dinners, walks and day trips. Join one, or start your own in a minute.
Sources
Fares are typical 2026 prices; check the operator for today's fares. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.