Is there Uber in Sarajevo?

Q: What app do taxis use in Sarajevo?

Moj Taxi is the main app - it shows the car on a map, the driver name and plate, and uses the regulated meter. Note it can be unreliable for foreigners (foreign cards rejected, “no taxi available”), so keep a dispatch number as backup. More on the apps →

Q: Do Sarajevo taxis take credit cards?

Some do, many do not. Carry cash in BAM (KM) . If a driver accepts euros, agree the exchange rate first.

No. Uber does not operate in Sarajevo - or anywhere in Bosnia & Herzegovina. Neither do Bolt, Lyft or FreeNow. The ride-hailing market is closed to them, so the local equivalent is the Moj Taxi app, or you simply call a licensed taxi company.

What to use instead

Moj Taxi app - the closest thing to Uber. Shows the car on a map, the driver name and plate, and charges the regulated meter (no surge). It aggregates several local associations. Caveat: it often fails for visitors - foreign cards get rejected, you may see “server error” or “no taxi available”, and sign-up can be gated by a local phone number. Always have a phone number as backup.
Call a dispatch company - the reliable option. The car arrives in minutes and the meter is regulated. See trusted Sarajevo companies & numbers.
Hail / airport rank - fine, but ask for the meter first. The one situation to watch is an unmetered flat quote at the arrivals stand.

What you should actually pay in Sarajevo

Most drivers in Bosnia are honest and prices are cheap and regulated. The thing to watch is a specific situation - a car waiting at the arrivals stand with the meter off, or a late-night flat quote - not drivers in general.

A fair metered ride here is about 13,50–17,50 KM (≈ 7–9 €)

If someone quotes a flat 35+ KM with no meter, it's fine to politely decline and call a dispatch company instead.

Three things you control

Insist on the meter before you set off - especially from the airport.
Know the fair range (above) so an inflated flat price is obvious.
Pay in BAM cash. Many cars take no card; if a driver accepts euros, confirm the rate first.

Booking by the Moj Taxi app gives you the driver name, plate and the regulated meter - but the apps often fail for foreigners (foreign cards rejected, “no taxi available”), so always keep a dispatch number as backup.

What a taxi actually costs in Sarajevo

Sarajevo uses one regulated tariff, day and night, weekends and holidays included (surcharges only apply outside the canton). It is cheap by European standards:

3,50 KM to start
2,30 KM/km (≈ ≈ 1,18 €/km)
Short city ride ≈ 13,50–17,50 KM (≈ 7–9 €)
Airport → Old Town ≈ 25–40 KM (≈ 13–20 €)

Frequently asked questions

Is there Uber in Sarajevo?

No. Uber does not operate in Sarajevo or anywhere in Bosnia & Herzegovina. Neither do Bolt, Lyft or FreeNow. The local ride-hailing app is Moj Taxi.

Is there Bolt in Bosnia?

No. Bolt is not available anywhere in Bosnia & Herzegovina. Use the Moj Taxi app or call a licensed taxi company directly.

What app do taxis use in Sarajevo?

Moj Taxi is the main app - it shows the car on a map, the driver name and plate, and uses the regulated meter. Note it can be unreliable for foreigners (foreign cards rejected, “no taxi available”), so keep a dispatch number as backup. More on the apps →

How much is a taxi from Sarajevo airport to the centre?

Roughly 25–40 KM (≈ 13–20 €). Metered it is usually ~20–30 KM; the flat airport-rank price runs up to ~40 KM. Ask for the meter. Airport taxi guide →

How much is a normal taxi ride in Sarajevo?

By the official tariff: 3,50 KM to start, then 2,30 KM/km (≈ 1,18 €/km). A short city ride is about 13,50–17,50 KM (≈ 7–9 €). Sarajevo has one flat tariff - no night, weekend or holiday surcharge inside the canton.

Do Sarajevo taxis take credit cards?

Some do, many do not. Carry cash in BAM (KM). If a driver accepts euros, agree the exchange rate first.

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