Taxis in Bosnia: 9 things travellers should know (2026)
Taxis in Bosnia & Herzegovina are cheap, regulated and - for the most part - run by honest drivers. A little knowledge goes a long way, especially at airports. Here are nine things worth knowing before you ride.
1. There is no Uber or Bolt
Neither Uber, Bolt, Lyft nor FreeNow operates anywhere in the country. The local ride-hailing app is Moj Taxi. Full answer →
2. Moj Taxi is the app - but keep a phone number
Moj Taxi shows the car on a map, the driver’s name and plate, and the regulated meter. The catch: it often fails for foreigners - foreign cards get rejected, registration can need a local number, and you may see “no taxi available”. Always have a dispatch number as backup. Best taxi apps →
3. Cash in KM is king
Many cars are cash-only. Carry small BAM (KM) notes. If a driver takes euros, agree the rate first - it is fixed at 1 € = 1.95583 KM.
4. Know the fair price
Fares are low. As a rough guide for a short city ride: Sarajevo ~8–15 KM, Mostar from 3 KM, Tuzla ~6–8 KM. Sarajevo’s official meter is 3.50 KM to start, then 2.30 KM/km, with one flat tariff day and night.
5. The airport is where overcharges happen
A metered ride from Sarajevo airport to the centre is usually 20–30 KM; a flat rank price can reach ~40 KM. If someone quotes far more with no meter, decline and call a company. There is also a 5 KM airport bus. Airport routes →
6. Insist on the meter (for city rides)
Before you set off, make sure the meter is on. “The meter is broken” is the classic line at arrivals - your cue to take another car.
7. For long trips, agree a fixed price
Inter-city and airport→other-city trips (e.g. Sarajevo→Mostar, Tuzla airport→Sarajevo) do not use the meter. Agree the total before you leave, and compare with the bus - for one or two people the bus is usually far cheaper.
8. Watch the change
A rare but documented trick is being handed worthless foreign coins as change. Count your change and keep small notes so you do not depend on the driver having any.
9. Most drivers are fine
Frame it as a situation, not a suspicion: the risk is the unmetered airport pickup or the late-night flat quote - not drivers in general. Know the fair range, ask for the meter, pay in KM, and you are set.
Pick your city for trusted phone numbers and live prices: Sarajevo, Mostar, Tuzla, Banja Luka.