Scooters, taxis and app cabs are the main options. Distances between beaches are long, and public buses are slow.
From the airport
Goa's main airports serve domestic and some international flights; taxis wait outside.
Tickets and passes
Prepaid taxis at the airport; app taxis are available but sometimes limited.
Practical tips
- If you rent a scooter, wear a helmet and carry a licence.
- Do not ride after drinking.
- Book a car and driver for longer trips.
What to avoid
Night driving on unlit roads.
Seeing Goa on foot
Hire a scooter or a car with a driver, or use taxis and app cabs. Public buses are cheap but slow, and there is no metro. Distances between beaches are longer than they look.
Prices, ticket rules and safety conditions change. Treat this as a starting point and check official sources and your government's travel advice before you go.
Goa getting around questions
How do I get from the airport to central Goa?
Goa's main airports serve domestic and some international flights; taxis wait outside.
Which ticket should I buy in Goa?
Prepaid taxis at the airport; app taxis are available but sometimes limited.
What is the best way to get around Goa?
Scooters, taxis and app cabs are the main options. Distances between beaches are long, and public buses are slow.