Practical guides: Rwanda
Getting around
Driving licence, road conditions, public transport and domestic flights.
Public transport
Shared buses, motorbike taxis and minibuses are the most common public transport, but reckless driving makes them dangerous according to Canada and the UK; Belgium advises avoiding motorbike taxis, especially over long distances.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceGovernment of Canada, Travel advice: RwandaGOV.UK (FCDO), Rwanda travel advice: safety and securitySPF Affaires étrangères (Belgium), Rwanda: transport
Driving licence
An international driving permit is required.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceGovernment of Canada, Travel advice: Rwanda
Other transport
Shared buses, motorcycle taxis and minibuses can be dangerous due to reckless driving: use licensed companies, confirm the fare before leaving and avoid public transport at night.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceGovernment of Canada, Travel advice: Rwanda
Sources for this guide
- Government of Canada, Travel advice: Rwanda · Source updated: September 9, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- GOV.UK (FCDO), Rwanda travel advice: safety and security · Source updated: September 4, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- SPF Affaires étrangères (Belgium), Rwanda: transport · Source updated: September 30, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
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