Most Walkable Places
Compare places ranked by Nomadr’s stored walkability and local transport score, using the destination research available for every listed place.
Ordered by our stored walkability and transport score. The list draws from 329 of our 333 cities — cities we hold no score for are left out rather than ranked last. Showing 31 ranked cities; exact score-and-percentile ties share a rank and are never split alphabetically.
How we score this
Places are ranked by Nomadr’s walkability and transport score. Our research rates how easy it is to get around each place on foot and by local transport on a five-level scale, from very low to very high. Each place’s level is then compared with every other place we cover: the higher the level, the higher its percentile, and that percentile is shown as a score from 1 to 10. Because there are only five levels, many places share a level, a score and a rank. Places we hold no level for are left out rather than ranked last.
- =1tiedAmsterdam · NetherlandsGood to know: Amsterdam's compact center means walking often beats any paid transport for 10-20 minute tripsAmong the 5% easiest cities to get around9.6/10
- =1tiedBarcelona · SpainGood to know: Flat streets, compact layout, and pedestrian-friendly zones make exploring on foot a great experience.Among the 5% easiest cities to get around9.6/10
- =1tiedBerlin · GermanyGood to know: Central Berlin is genuinely walkable for neighborhoods like Mitte, Kreuzberg, and Friedrichshain; use public transit or bikes for longer distances to avoid fatigue.Among the 5% easiest cities to get around9.6/10
- =1tiedBudapest · HungaryGood to know: Central Pest is exceptionally walkable; Buda hills require comfortable shoes and more effort.Among the 5% easiest cities to get around9.6/10
- =1tiedCopenhagen · DenmarkGood to know: Copenhagen transportation does not use Uber.Among the 5% easiest cities to get around9.6/10
- =1tiedFukuoka · JapanGood to know: Purchase an IC card at the airport or subway station (deposit 500 yen + minimum 1,000 yen charge) for seamless payment across all transit modes and even some convenience stores.Among the 5% easiest cities to get around9.6/10
- =1tiedHelsinki · FinlandGood to know: Helsinki is genuinely car-optional for central-based stays—most daily activities are accessible on foot or by tram without any rideshare or rental.Among the 5% easiest cities to get around9.6/10
- =1tiedHong Kong · Hong KongGood to know: Octopus Card is the most practical payment method for all public transport and works across MTR, buses, trams, ferries, and many retail venues—highly recommended for multi-day visitors or nomads.Among the 5% easiest cities to get around9.6/10
- =1tiedKyoto · JapanGood to know: Central Kyoto attractions are accessible within walking distance of each other in neighborhoods like Gion, Higashiyama, and Arashiyama; consider focusing on one area per day to avoid excessive walking.Among the 5% easiest cities to get around9.6/10
- =1tiedLondon · United KingdomGood to know: Central London is genuinely walkable for major attractions—most top sights are within 20-30 minutes on foot from each other.Among the 5% easiest cities to get around9.6/10
- =1tiedMadrid · SpainGood to know: You can cross the entire city center on foot in about 30 minutes.Among the 5% easiest cities to get around9.6/10
- =1tiedMelbourne · AustraliaGood to know: Melbourne's public transport is currently half-price until end of 2026; fares will revert to normal rates in January 2027Among the 5% easiest cities to get around9.6/10
- =1tiedMunich · GermanyGood to know: Munich's public transit system is extremely reliable and comprehensive—most nomads find a monthly pass more economical than daily tickets if staying longer than a week.Among the 5% easiest cities to get around9.6/10
- =1tiedNew York · United StatesGood to know: OMNY tap-and-pay is now required for all NYC Transit rides; MetroCards are no longer sold.Among the 5% easiest cities to get around9.6/10
- =1tiedOsaka · JapanGood to know: Download Google Maps offline – it works perfectly with Osaka's transit system and will show you exactly which train to take and which exit to use.Among the 5% easiest cities to get around9.6/10
- =1tiedOslo · NorwayGood to know: Oslo's walkability makes a car unnecessary; the city is compact enough to explore major attractions on foot in a single day.Among the 5% easiest cities to get around9.6/10
- =1tiedParis · FranceGood to know: 88% of Parisians rate their city as pedestrian-friendly; walking is genuinely practical for exploring central arrondissements and discovering hidden neighborhoods.Among the 5% easiest cities to get around9.6/10
- =1tiedPrague · Czech RepublicGood to know: Prague's Old Town is genuinely walkable: most main attractions are 20-45 minutes apart on foot.Among the 5% easiest cities to get around9.6/10
- =1tiedRiga · LatviaGood to know: Riga's Old Town is pedestrian-only with cobblestone streets—wear sturdy footwear and avoid heels.Among the 5% easiest cities to get around9.6/10
- =1tiedRotterdam · NetherlandsGood to know: Always check in/check out on public transport; failing to do so results in higher fares and potential fines.Among the 5% easiest cities to get around9.6/10
- =1tiedSeoul · South KoreaGood to know: Seoul's subway is clean, frequent, and safe; most signs include English.Among the 5% easiest cities to get around9.6/10
- =1tiedSeville · SpainGood to know: Seville is best explored on foot; walking is the most enjoyable way to experience the city's character, narrow alleyways, and hidden plazas.Among the 5% easiest cities to get around9.6/10
- =1tiedSingapore · SingaporeGood to know: Public transit is genuinely reliable, integrated, and cheap; MRT/bus is the best option for most city travel.Among the 5% easiest cities to get around9.6/10
- =1tiedStockholm · SwedenGood to know: Walking is genuinely pleasant in the center; allow time for cobbled lanes and uneven terrain.Among the 5% easiest cities to get around9.6/10
- =1tiedTaipei · TaiwanGood to know: Uber is reliable in Taipei; Grab is not available in TaiwanAmong the 5% easiest cities to get around9.6/10
- =1tiedTokyo · JapanGood to know: Hailing a taxi directly off the street in central Tokyo is often faster and cheaper than using apps.Among the 5% easiest cities to get around9.6/10
- =1tiedValencia · SpainGood to know: Valencia is one of Spain's most bike-friendly and walkable cities; the compact historic center is ideal for exploring on foot, and the Turia Gardens provide a scenic 9 km green corridor through the city.Among the 5% easiest cities to get around9.6/10
- =1tiedVenice · ItalyGood to know: Walking is faster than vaporetto for short intra-neighborhood distances; use water buses for longer moves and island hops.Among the 5% easiest cities to get around9.6/10
- =1tiedVienna · AustriaGood to know: Vienna's center is genuinely walkable and flat—most destinations within the city center are reachable on foot within 10–20 minutes.Among the 5% easiest cities to get around9.6/10
- =1tiedZermatt · SwitzerlandGood to know: The village is compact, so most points of interest are easily reachable.Among the 5% easiest cities to get around9.6/10
- =1tiedZurich · SwitzerlandGood to know: About half the population of central Zurich does not own a car, making car-free living entirely practical and cost-effective.Among the 5% easiest cities to get around9.6/10
107 cities tie at the next score and percentile. The list ends before that group rather than choosing cities alphabetically.
Questions about this list
- Which place ranks first for walkability and local transport?
- 31 places share first place, each with a score of 9.6/10 (among the 5% easiest cities to get around), including Amsterdam, Barcelona and Berlin.
- Which places make the top five for walkability and local transport?
- The first five places on this list are Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Budapest and Copenhagen.
- Which country has the most places on this list?
- Japan and Spain, with 4 places each.