City in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Getting around Porto Alegre

Updated October 2026Sources

UberBest app

How to get around Porto Alegre

Uber and 99 are the easiest options. Trensurb light rail links the airport, rodoviária and Centro cheaply; buses cover the rest but are slow and crowded.

Ways to get around Porto Alegre

Walkable center

Option	Fare	Good to know
Uber / 99	About R$15–30 for 5 km	Best at night; cheap
Trensurb (light rail)	About R$5–7	Runs from Centro past the airport and rodoviária to the north
City bus	About R$5–7	Frequent but crowded; pickpockets on busy lines

Ride-hailing apps in Porto Alegre

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

App	Notes
Uber	Most drivers and reliable at night
99	Often cheaper; good backup

Taxis are metered but dearer than apps. Buses to Gramado and Canela leave from the Rodoviária, about 2 hours.

Arriving in Porto Alegre

Salgado Filho International (POA)

About 8 km: Trensurb to Centro about R$5–7, 20 min; Uber or 99 about R$30–50, 20–30 min.

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 Porto Alegre?

Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, 99.

What's the best way to get around Porto Alegre?

Uber and 99 are the easiest options. Trensurb light rail links the airport, rodoviária and Centro cheaply; buses cover the rest but are slow and crowded.

How do I get from the airport to Porto Alegre?

About 8 km: Trensurb to Centro about R$5–7, 20 min; Uber or 99 about R$30–50, 20–30 min.

Is Porto Alegre walkable?

Walkable center.

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Sources

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