City in Amazonas, Brazil

Getting around Manaus

Updated October 2026Sources

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How to get around Manaus

Uber and 99 are the easiest ways around a spread-out city. City buses are cheap but crowded; rivers and jungle need boats, booked as tours.

Ways to get around Manaus

You'll need transport

Option	Fare	Good to know
Uber / 99	About R$15–30 for 5 km	Safest at night; confirm the plate before boarding
City bus	About R$4–5	Crowded in rush hour; pickpockets, keep phones inside
Boat tour	Priced per package	Rio Negro and Solimões trips leave from the port or lodge docks

Ride-hailing apps in Manaus

A 5 km ride costs about R$15–30 ($2.9–5.7).

App	Notes
Uber	Reliable and best for airport and night rides
99	Often cheaper; use it as a backup

Taxis exist but can be pricey for tourists; app rides give a fixed fare. Tourist boats are priced per tour.

Arriving in Manaus

Eduardo Gomes International (MAO)

Uber or 99 to the center about R$50–90, 25–40 min; city bus 306 to Centro costs about R$5, around an hour.

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 Manaus?

Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, 99.

What's the best way to get around Manaus?

Uber and 99 are the easiest ways around a spread-out city. City buses are cheap but crowded; rivers and jungle need boats, booked as tours.

How do I get from the airport to Manaus?

Uber or 99 to the center about R$50–90, 25–40 min; city bus 306 to Centro costs about R$5, around an hour.

Is Manaus walkable?

You'll need transport.

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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 Spotted something out of date?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.