Mountain town in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Getting around Gramado
How to get around Gramado
The centre is walkable. Buses and taxis link Canela and attractions; tourist hop-on buses cover parks. A car helps for Vale dos Vinhedos and Cambará do Sul.
Ways to get around Gramado
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Uber / local taxi | From about 15 BRL in town; 20–40 BRL to Canela | Fewer drivers than big cities; taxis fill gaps |
| Bus between Gramado and Canela | About 10–15 BRL | About 15 min; frequent daytime service |
| Tourist bus (BusTour) | About 90–180 BRL for 1–3 days | Hop-on, hop-off route past main attractions |
Ride-hailing apps in Gramado
A 5 km ride costs about R$15–30 ($2.9–5.7).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Works, but few drivers; cancellations and peak surge are common |
| 99 | Fewer drivers than Uber; sometimes cheaper at weekends |
- Local taxis operate from stands and are reliable. Book airport transfers and out-of-town tours ahead in high season.
Arriving in Gramado
Porto Alegre (Salgado Filho) (POA)
Citral buses run to Gramado from the city bus station, many stopping at the airport: about 58–80 BRL, 2.5 h. Private transfers or Uber cost several hundred BRL, about 2 h.
Caxias do Sul (Hugo Cantergiani) (CXJ)
Small airport with a few daily Gol and Azul flights to São Paulo and Rio; about 1.5 h by road to Gramado, by taxi or transfer.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rentals are uncommon in the hills; cars or taxis are easier. Bicycle rental exists for the town centre.
- 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 Gramado?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, 99.
What's the best way to get around Gramado?
The centre is walkable. Buses and taxis link Canela and attractions; tourist hop-on buses cover parks. A car helps for Vale dos Vinhedos and Cambará do Sul.
How do I get from the airport to Gramado?
Citral buses run to Gramado from the city bus station, many stopping at the airport: about 58–80 BRL, 2.5 h. Private transfers or Uber cost several hundred BRL, about 2 h.
Is Gramado walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- LATAM Airlines
- GOL
- Azul
- ClickBus (intercity buses)
- Prefeitura de Gramado
- Porto Alegre Airport (Fraport Brasil)
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