City in Bahia, Brazil
Getting around Salvador
How to get around Salvador
Uber and 99 are the easiest way around, with the metro for airport and Lapa. The Lacerda Elevator links Pelourinho to the lower city for pennies.
Ways to get around Salvador
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Uber / 99 | About 15–30 BRL for 5 km | Best at night; fares rise in rain and Carnival |
| Metrô Salvador | About 5–7 BRL | Lines 1 and 2 link Lapa, Pituaçu and the airport |
| Lacerda Elevator | About 0.15 BRL | Connects Pelourinho to Cidade Baixa; short and busy |
| City buses | About 5–6 BRL | Cover everything; crowded and not advised at night |
Ride-hailing apps in Salvador
A 5 km ride costs about R$15–30 ($2.9–5.7).
- Use Uber or 99 over street taxis. Check plate and driver; taxis at the airport use set fares.
Arriving in Salvador
Salvador–Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães (SSA)
Uber or 99 about 60–130 BRL to Barra or Pelourinho, 40–70 min; Metro Line 2 from airport station, about 5–7 BRL, then transfer.
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 Salvador?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, 99.
What's the best way to get around Salvador?
Uber and 99 are the easiest way around, with the metro for airport and Lapa. The Lacerda Elevator links Pelourinho to the lower city for pennies.
How do I get from the airport to Salvador?
Uber or 99 about 60–130 BRL to Barra or Pelourinho, 40–70 min; Metro Line 2 from airport station, about 5–7 BRL, then transfer.
Is Salvador walkable?
Walkable center.
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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 Spotted something out of date?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.