City in Pernambuco, Brazil
Getting around Recife
How to get around Recife
Use Uber or 99 for most trips. Metro connects the airport, center and southern districts cheaply; buses cover everything but are slow and crowded.
Ways to get around Recife
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Uber / 99 | About 15–30 BRL for 5 km | Best for evenings and Boa Viagem trips |
| Metrô do Recife | About 4–7 BRL | Links the airport, Recife center and Jaboatão; avoid late evenings |
| City buses | About 4–6 BRL | Cover everything but crowded; watch phones |
Ride-hailing apps in Recife
A 5 km ride costs about R$15–30 ($2.9–5.7).
- Prefer Uber or 99 over street taxis. Check plate and driver; keep your phone away from the window.
Arriving in Recife
Recife–Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre (REC)
Next to Boa Viagem: Uber or 99 about 25–50 BRL, 15–30 min; Metro from the airport station to the center about 4–7 BRL.
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 Recife?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, 99.
What's the best way to get around Recife?
Use Uber or 99 for most trips. Metro connects the airport, center and southern districts cheaply; buses cover everything but are slow and crowded.
How do I get from the airport to Recife?
Next to Boa Viagem: Uber or 99 about 25–50 BRL, 15–30 min; Metro from the airport station to the center about 4–7 BRL.
Is Recife walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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