Uber in Skopje: Is There Uber or Bolt in North Macedonia?
Short answer: no. Here is how locals and visitors get a ride in Skopje instead, from the airport and around the city, with prices and how to book.
In short: Uber and Bolt do not operate in Skopje or anywhere in North Macedonia. For rides in the city, use a licensed Skopje taxi or iSplit.mk, a local platform where you book a licensed taxi online, follow the car on a map and can share the ride with other passengers to split the fare. From Skopje Airport, take the official airport taxi (about 1,500 MKD / €25, cash, to a set drop-off point in the centre) or pre-book a door-to-door private transfer for €28 per car.
Is there Uber or Bolt in Skopje?
No. Neither Uber nor Bolt has launched in North Macedonia, so their apps show no cars in Skopje, Ohrid or anywhere else in the country. Many visitors only find this out after landing, so it helps to plan your first ride before you fly.
Rides in Macedonia are provided by licensed taxi companies. Taxis in Skopje are metered, fares are low by European standards and most drivers expect cash in Macedonian denars (MKD).
The alternatives to Uber in Skopje
iSplit.mk
A local platform from Skopje and our sister project. It works with licensed Skopje taxi drivers.
- Book a taxi online in seconds and follow the car on a map
- Share a ride with passengers going the same way and split the fare
- Airport, intercity and international transfers
- In English, Macedonian and Albanian
Pre-booked private transfer
Your driver waits in arrivals with a name sign and takes you to your hotel door.
- €28 per car airport → city, €25 back to the airport
- Minivan or 8+1 van: €50 / €45
- Flight tracking, free waiting if your flight is late, 24/7
- Pay cash, PayPal or card
Official airport taxi
White numbered taxis wait at the rank outside arrivals, 24 hours a day.
- Fixed fare of about 1,500 MKD (around €25)
- Drives to a set drop-off point in the city centre (usually near the Holiday Inn or the Central Bus Station), not to your hotel
- Mostly cash
Licensed city taxi
Metered taxis from a taxi rank or ordered by phone from a Skopje taxi company.
- Metered fare in denars, usually cash only
- Ask the driver to switch on the meter
- Decline unofficial drivers who approach you
Taxi or Uber: what is cheaper from Skopje Airport?
Because there is no Uber, the real comparison at Skopje Airport is between the official taxi, a pre-booked transfer and the shuttle bus:
| Option | Price to the city | Goes to your hotel | Booking | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked private transfer | €28 per car (about €9.30 each for 3) | Yes, door-to-door | Online, WhatsApp or Viber | Cash, PayPal or card |
| Official airport taxi | ≈1,500 MKD (≈€25) per car | No, set point in the centre | Rank outside arrivals | Mostly cash |
| Erak Transporter shuttle bus | 199 MKD (≈€3.20) per person | No, 3 city stops | Counter, online or on board | Cash or card |
| Uber / Bolt | Not available | - | - | - |
For all options from the airport compared in detail, see Skopje Airport to city center and Skopje Airport taxi vs bus.
How to order a taxi from Skopje Airport
- Book online on our booking page or send a WhatsApp or Viber message to +389 70 373 083.
- Send your flight number, arrival time, number of passengers and your hotel or address.
- We confirm the fixed price and your driver's details, usually within minutes.
- After baggage claim, your driver waits in the arrivals hall with your name. If your flight is delayed, waiting is free.
- About 20-30 minutes later you are at your door. Pay the driver, or simply step out if you prepaid.
No booking? The official airport taxis wait at the rank right outside arrivals.
How to get a taxi in Skopje city
- Online: book on iSplit.mk and follow the car on the map, or share the ride to pay less.
- By phone: call one of the Skopje taxi companies; hotel receptions are happy to order one for you.
- Taxi rank: licensed taxis wait at ranks in the centre, at the Central Bus Station and near large hotels.
- Day trips and longer rides: for Matka Canyon, Ohrid or a full day with a driver, a fixed price agreed in advance is easier. See our day trips and transfer prices.
Uber in Skopje: FAQ
Does North Macedonia have Uber?
No. Uber does not operate in Skopje or anywhere else in North Macedonia (October 2026). Use a licensed city taxi, the local platform iSplit.mk, or a pre-booked transfer from Skopje Airport.
Is there Bolt in Skopje?
No. Bolt is not available in Skopje either. The closest thing to a ride-hailing app is iSplit.mk, where you book a licensed Skopje taxi online, follow the car on a map and can share the ride with other passengers to split the fare.
What is cheaper from Skopje Airport, taxi or Uber?
There is no Uber, so the choice is between the official airport taxi (about 1,500 MKD, around €25, mostly cash, to a set drop-off point in the city centre), a pre-booked private transfer (€28 per car to your door, €25 back to the airport) and the shuttle bus (199 MKD per person, three stops in the city). For 3 people the transfer costs about €9.30 each.
How do I order an airport taxi in Skopje?
Without booking, take an official white numbered taxi from the rank outside arrivals. To have a driver waiting with your name, book a private transfer online at skopjeairport.mk/contact/ or on WhatsApp or Viber (+389 70 373 083) and send your flight number; the price is fixed before you land.
How do I order a taxi in Skopje city?
Book online on iSplit.mk (in English, Macedonian and Albanian), call a Skopje taxi company, or take a licensed taxi from a taxi rank. City taxis are metered and are usually paid in cash in denars.
How do I get from Skopje Airport to the city without Uber?
Take the official airport taxi from the rank outside arrivals (to a set drop-off point in the centre), the Erak Transporter shuttle bus (199 MKD, about 35-50 minutes, three stops), or a pre-booked private transfer that takes you to your hotel door in 20-30 minutes for €28 per car.
Can I pay by card for a taxi in Skopje?
Most Skopje taxis, including the official airport taxis, take cash only, so carry some denars. Our pre-booked transfers can be paid in cash (euros or denars), prepaid with PayPal, or by credit or debit card (PayPal and card fees are added).
No Uber? Your driver is already booked.
Skopje Airport → city €28 per car · driver waiting in arrivals · flight tracking · 24/7
Related guides
Sources: Uber cities list · Bolt cities list · Skopje International Airport: to and from the airport · iSplit.mk. Checked October 2026. iSplit.mk is run by the same local team as skopjeairport.mk.