Bolt
European rideshare with cheaper fares than Uber in many cities. Also offers scooters.
What Bolt is
Bolt is a European ride-hailing app that connects riders with nearby drivers, often undercutting Uber's pricing in the cities where both operate. Beyond cars, it offers e-scooters, e-bikes, and food and grocery delivery in many markets, making it a flexible everyday transport app across much of Europe and Africa.
What it does for travelers
- ✓Standard car ride-hailing with upfront fare estimates before you book
- ✓Shared e-scooter and e-bike rentals in many cities, unlocked from the same app
- ✓Multiple vehicle tiers in some markets, including budget and larger-car options
- ✓In-app card payment plus cash in many cities
- ✓Live driver tracking and trip sharing for safety
Good to know
- Coverage is strongest across Europe and several African markets; it is not available in every country, so check before relying on it
- The app is free to download; you pay per ride, and fares can surge during peak demand
- An account with a phone number is required, and some features need a saved payment card
- Cash payment is accepted in many cities but not all, so confirm the options shown at booking
Travel tips
- Compare the Bolt estimate against a local taxi or Uber before committing, since the cheaper option varies city to city
- For scooters, photograph where you park and follow local parking rules to avoid fines or fees
- Set your pickup pin carefully at large stations and airports, where there are often designated rideshare zones
- Enable trip sharing with someone if you are travelling alone at night
When to reach for it
Reach for Bolt in European and African cities where it tends to be cheaper than Uber, or when you want both rides and short scooter hops from a single app.
Where we list Bolt
27 destinations, with what it's good for in each.
- 🇬🇧United KingdomCheaper alternative to Uber in many UK cities.
- 🇫🇷FranceOften cheaper than Uber in Paris.
- 🇪🇸SpainStrong in Madrid.
- 🇵🇹PortugalCheaper than Uber across Portugal.
- 🇸🇪SwedenMain rideshare across Sweden.
- 🇳🇴NorwayAvailable in Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim.
- 🇩🇰DenmarkArrived in 2025 by buying local app Viggo; covers Copenhagen and Aarhus.
- 🇫🇮FinlandMain rideshare across Finland.
- 🇿🇦South AfricaOften cheaper than Uber.
- 🇵🇱PolandMain rideshare in Warsaw and Krakow.
- 🇨🇿Czech RepublicMain rideshare in Prague — cheaper than taxis.
- 🇦🇹AustriaMain rideshare in Vienna.
- 🇧🇪BelgiumAlternative to Uber.
- 🇭🇺HungaryMain rideshare in Budapest.
- 🇭🇷CroatiaMain rideshare in Zagreb and Split.
- 🇷🇴RomaniaMain rideshare in Bucharest.
- 🇰🇪KenyaOften cheaper than Uber.
- 🇹🇿TanzaniaMain ride app since Uber left — Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Zanzibar, Dodoma, Mwanza.
- 🇳🇬NigeriaMain ride-hailing app in Lagos and Abuja since Uber's 2026 exit.
- 🇬🇪GeorgiaMain rideshare.
- 🇨🇾CyprusThe de facto ride-hailing app in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos — no Uber operates in Cyprus.
- 🇲🇹MaltaThe main ride-hailing app island-wide including Gozo; the separate Bolt Food app is a top delivery option.
- 🇪🇪EstoniaFounded in Tallinn and the dominant ride-hailing app nationwide; also rents e-scooters around the Old Town and books a car in minutes.
- 🇱🇹LithuaniaThe leading ride-hailing app in Vilnius and Kaunas, usually cheaper than a street taxi; also rents e-scooters and delivers food via Bolt Food.
- 🇸🇮SloveniaNo Bolt rides in Slovenia — the app only rents e-scooters in Ljubljana and Maribor, unlocked in-app and paid per minute.
- 🇧🇬BulgariaNo Bolt rides in Bulgaria, but in Sofia it rents e-scooters and e-bikes — unlock in-app and pay per minute; food delivery runs in the separate Bolt Food app.
- 🇬🇭GhanaUsually the cheapest and most available ride-hailing app in Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi.
Bolt — frequently asked
Is Bolt available everywhere in Europe?
No. Bolt operates in many European cities but not all, and availability also depends on local regulation, so check the app for your specific destination.
Can I pay cash with Bolt?
In many cities yes, but cash acceptance varies by market. The available payment methods are shown when you book the ride.
Is Bolt cheaper than Uber?
It frequently is in the markets where both compete, but this varies by city and time of day, so it is worth comparing both before booking.
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