Capital city, Rwanda
Getting around Kigali
How to get around Kigali
Buses, moto-taxis and ride apps cover the hilly city; walking is pleasant in central neighbourhoods but slopes tire. Taxi-motos are fastest, buses cheapest.
Ways to get around Kigali
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Public bus (Tap&Go card) | About 400–700 RWF | Frequent, cashless; buy and top up a card |
| Moto-taxi | About 1,000–2,500 RWF | Book via an app; helmets required |
| Ride app | About 2,500–5,000 RWF for 5 km | Bolt cars; cheaper bikes |
Ride-hailing apps in Kigali
A 5 km ride costs about FRw2,500–5,000 ($1.7–3.4).
- Taxis are unmetered; use an app or agree fares. Cash is rarely taken for moto rides booked through apps.
Arriving in Kigali
Kigali International (KGL)
About 10 km east. Taxi roughly 8,000–15,000 RWF, 20–30 min; ride apps work; airport minibuses are cheaper. Flights from Nairobi, Addis, Brussels and Doha.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Not recommended to rent. Moto-taxis are cheap and everywhere; foreign licences are not accepted for riding without a local permit.
- Driving: on the right. Visitors can drive with a foreign licence for up to 90 days alongside an IDP; riding a moto-taxi requires a helmet, which drivers provide.
- Onward travel in Rwanda: Frequent modern buses and minibuses link Kigali to Musanze, Huye and Rubavu; moto-taxis and cabs fill gaps. Kigali airport is the only major international gateway.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Kigali?
No. Use Bolt, Yego instead.
What's the best way to get around Kigali?
Buses, moto-taxis and ride apps cover the hilly city; walking is pleasant in central neighbourhoods but slopes tire. Taxi-motos are fastest, buses cheapest.
How do I get from the airport to Kigali?
About 10 km east. Taxi roughly 8,000–15,000 RWF, 20–30 min; ride apps work; airport minibuses are cheaper. Flights from Nairobi, Addis, Brussels and Doha.
Is Kigali walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Rwanda Development Board (Visit Rwanda)
- Irembo government services
- Visit Rwanda (Rwanda Development Board)
- Rwanda Directorate General of Immigration
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