Getting Around in Goa: A Complete Transport Guide
- Aj
- Mar 13
- 3 min read
Goa offers a variety of transport options, from eco-friendly bicycles to budget-friendly buses and convenient rentals. Whether you're a backpacker, a luxury traveler, or someone who loves offbeat experiences, here's everything you need to know.
🚴 Rental Bicycles
Explore Goa at your own pace with these bicycle rental services:
Bicycle Rental & Tours by LWAG GOA
📍 Location: Kamaxi Building, Dr. Atmaram Borkar Road, Near EDC House, Altinho, Panaji, Goa
💰 Price: $6 (₹500) per day
🌍 Best Routes: Reis Magos Circuit, Dona Paula Jetty, Raj Bhavan, ending at Reis Magos Fort
B: Live
📍 Location: Multi-level car park, opposite Santa Monica Jetty, Panaji, Goa
💰 Price: $10 (₹830) per day
🌍 Best Routes: Divar Island
Andrew's Bicycle Rentals
📍 Location: H.No. 35/A, Ranvaddo, Betalbatim, Madgaon, Goa
💰 Price: $5-$10 (₹415 - ₹830) per day
🌍 Best Routes: Southern Goa trails
⚡ Rental E-Bikes & Motorbikes
For a faster and effortless ride, e-bikes and motorbikes are a great option.
RenTrips
📍 Booking: Online
💰 Price: $8 - $20 (₹660 - ₹1,660) per day
🌍 Best For: Exploring Goa without restrictions
Go Bikes
📍 Booking: Online
💰 Price: $8 - $25 (₹660 - ₹2,080) per day
🌍 Best For: Long-distance rides
Sukuto
📍 Booking: Online
💰 Price: $12 - $35 (₹1,000 - ₹2,900) per day
🌍 Best For: Unlimited mileage
🚗 Rental Cars
If comfort and convenience are your priorities, renting a car is the way to go.
Ezee Car Rent
📍 Booking: Online
💰 Price: $10 - $150 (₹830 - ₹12,500) per day
🌍 Best For: Flexible travel
Royal Car Rental
📍 Booking: Online
💰 Price: $10 - $187 (₹830 - ₹15,500) per day
🌍 Best For: Long road trips
Zoom Car
📍 Booking: Online
💰 Price: $15 - $220 (₹1,250 - ₹18,300) per day
🌍 Best For: Self-drive explorations
🚕 Auto-Rickshaws & Taxis
Local Auto-Rickshaws
💰 Fare: $0.25 (₹20) for the first km, $0.25(₹20) or less for each additional km
📝 Tip: Always confirm the fare before starting your ride. Some drivers might not use the meter, so be prepared to negotiate.
Online Auto-Rickshaws
🚖 Jugnoo Goa – $0.15 (₹12) per km (book via app)
Online Taxi Services
For reliable, app-based taxis, check out:
🚖 Goa Miles – $0.25 - $10 (₹20 - ₹830)
🚖 Goa Taxis – $0.25 - $12 (₹20 - ₹1,000)
🚖 Go Goa Cabs – $0.50 - $40 (₹40 - ₹3,300)
🚖 Savaari – $0.50 - $50 (₹40 - ₹4,100)
🚌 Bus Services
Goa’s buses are budget-friendly and well-connected.
Airport to Calangute: Buses at 8:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, and 5:30 PM ($2 per ride)(₹166)
Kadamba Transport: State-run buses between Panaji, Margao, and Vasco ($0.45(₹37)per trip, around 90 minutes).
Other Routes:
Panjim → Anjuna Beach: Take a bus to Mapusa, then another to Anjuna.
Madgaon → Vagator Beach: Madgaon → Panjim → Mapusa → Vagator.
Madgaon → Calangute Beach: Madgaon → Panjim → Calangute (direct bus).
To Palolem Beach: Take a Madgaon → Canacona → Palolem bus.
⛴️ Ferries in Goa
Skip the road traffic and enjoy a scenic ferry ride instead!
Miramar Beach/Dolphin Point Cruise
🐬 Dolphin sightings, Fort Aguada, Old Goa Jail, and Adivasi Hills💰 Price: $4 - $6 (₹330 - ₹500) per person
Panjim Ferry Terminal
🌊 Cross the Mandovi River between Panjim & Betim for FREE🚲 Bring your two-wheeler for a hassle-free commute
Sarmanas Ferry
🛳 Route: Tonca → Sarmanas (20 minutes)💰 Price: Free (only $0.05 (₹5)for cars)🕒 Timings: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM🌉 Highlight: View of St. Estevan Island Bridge
Final Thoughts
Goa has plenty of transport options to match your budget and style. Whether you want to cycle along scenic routes, zoom through the beaches on a bike, or take a slow ferry ride, there's something for every traveler. Choose what works best for you and enjoy your journey! 🚀
