at a glance

for those with limited portuguese language knowledge the emergence of uber has revolutionized the way the city can be explored, and it is accessible via the uber app, with two options of transaction - cash with reals or a cashless transaction using the credit card, which allows customers to pick up location and destination ahead of travel, as well as calculate a fare estimate.

in rio, uber offers a variety of options, such as uber x, uber black, uber english, uber surf, and even uber pet.

while moving around the south zone it is possible to rent bicycles and skateboards at galeria river - the extensive bike path system, particularly along the beaches of leblon, ipanema and copacabana, but also in urca, botafogo and flamengo, ensure a pleasant and safe commute, with the possibility to enjoy the sights along the way.

a particularly popular way to get around these parts, for locals and visitors alike, are by means of the electronic bike banks, which can be accessed via the rio bike app - hourly and monthly passes are available, allowing users to pick up one of the 600 bikes at any of the many stations located around zona sul and, within an hour, return it to any of the 58 stations.

many of the surf shops, travel agencies and hotels also offer bike rentals.