City in Tasmania, Australia

Getting around Hobart

Updated October 2026Sources

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How to get around Hobart

The center is walkable and a short bus ride to Salamanca. A ferry or tour bus gets you to MONA; a hire car opens up Tasmania.

Ways to get around Hobart

Very walkable

Option	Fare	Good to know
Metro Tasmania buses	About A$3–5 per trip	Greencard or cash; evenings and Sundays are limited
MONA ferry (MR-1)	About A$25–45 return	Leaves from Brooke Street Pier, 25 min
Rental car	From about A$60 a day	Needed for Bruny Island, Freycinet and Port Arthur

Ride-hailing apps in Hobart

A 5 km ride costs about A$15–28 ($10.4–19.5).

App	Notes
Uber	Operates in Hobart; fewer drivers late
DiDi	Present in Hobart; fewer drivers than Uber

Taxis are metered and available by phone; ranks are in the center. Book ahead for early flights.

Arriving in Hobart

Hobart Airport (HBA)

Skybus to the center about A$20–25, 20–25 min; Uber or taxi A$40–60, 20 min.

Driving and onward travel

Scooters: Shared e-scooters operate in the city; helmets compulsory. Not a rental scooter culture.
Driving: on the left. Visitors can drive on a valid foreign licence; carry an IDP or official English translation if it isn't in English.
Onward travel in Australia: Distances are huge, so fly between capitals (Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar). Greyhound coaches run the east coast; long-distance trains are scenic but slow. Rent a car for the outback.

Quick answers

Is there Uber in Hobart?

Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, DiDi.

What's the best way to get around Hobart?

The center is walkable and a short bus ride to Salamanca. A ferry or tour bus gets you to MONA; a hire car opens up Tasmania.

How do I get from the airport to Hobart?

Skybus to the center about A$20–25, 20–25 min; Uber or taxi A$40–60, 20 min.

Is Hobart walkable?

Very walkable.

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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 Spotted something out of date?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.