Getting around
Very high
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: timeout.com, thingstodocph.com
Overall9.6/10Among the 5% easiest cities to get around
Good to know
Good to Know
- Copenhagen transportation does not use Uber. If someone approaches you near the airport offering an 'Uber,' it's unlicensed.
- Keep your ticket visible on your phone. Fare inspections happen; the fine for riding without a ticket is 1,000 DKK.
- The historic centre (Indre By) is very walkable, with the main sights all within a 20-minute walk of each other. Strøget, the main pedestrian street, runs 1.1 km from City Hall Square to Kongens Nytorv.
- A standard 2-zone ticket is 24 DKK (approximately $3.40 / €3.20). A 3-zone ticket (for the airport) is 30 DKK.
- Use your bell as a polite 'I'm passing' signal, not an emergency horn. Always overtake on the left. If you need to stop suddenly, raise your hand straight up rather than out — that vertical signal is the local cue for 'braking now.' Turning right or left is signaled with the corresponding arm extended.
- Bolt is the primary modern ride-hailing app operating in Copenhagen compliant with local taxi regulations.
Car Rental
- Overview
- Car rental averages vary widely by season and provider.
- Note Dkk Conversion
- Calculated as 42 USD = ~315 DKK, 54 USD = ~404 DKK average
Daily Rate Ranges
Economy
- Daily Average USD
- 42
- Note
- Standard small car
Medium
- Daily Average USD
- 54
- Note
- Most popular category
Bike Rental
- Overview
- Copenhagen is one of the most bike-friendly cities on earth.
Rental Options
Donkey Republic (App-based)
- Daily Rate
- DKK 99
- Hourly Option
- 35-60 DKK per hour
Standard Bike Shops
- Daily Rate Range
- 75-150 DKK per day
- Amount USD Range
- 10-20
Electric Bikes
- Daily Rate
- 150-200 DKK per day
- Amount USD Range
- 20-27
Public Transit
- Metro
- The Metro runs 24/7. Trains and buses are frequent, clean, and run on time.
- City Pass 24h
- DKK 100
- System Overview
- Copenhagen has one of the best-integrated public transport networks in Europe, with a single ticket working across Metro, S-train, buses, and harbour buses.
Single Tickets
2 zones (central Copenhagen)
- 2 Zones (Central Copenhagen)
- DKK 24
3 zones (includes airport)
- 3 Zones (Includes Airport)
- DKK 30
Walkability
- Overview
- Copenhagen scores 90% approval for walkability among locals, ranking second in Europe. The Danish capital is designed with pedestrians in mind: wide pavements and promenades flow seamlessly with intentional urban design.
- Characteristics
- Compact, mostly flat and notoriously safe for walking.
- Getting Around Tier
- Very high
- Pedestrian Infrastructure
- City landmarks are near one another, and many streets have elevated pavements to protect pedestrians. Strøget is one of Europe's longest car-free shopping avenues.
- Getting Around Tier Rationale
- Copenhagen is a compact, flat, highly walkable city with excellent pedestrian infrastructure, extensive cycling culture, and a well-developed public transit system, making car-free living very easy.
Electric Scooters
- Status
- Available via app-based services
- Note
- Prices reflect per-minute/hourly usage through services like Lime (available through Uber app) and others
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
Sources cited for this category
These are the sources cited in this walkability & transport research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.
More About Copenhagen
Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.