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TRAVEL INFORMATION for RWANDA

Air Service to Kigali (KGL)

  • RwandAir 
  • Kenya Airways 
  • Ethiopian Airlines 
  • Brussels Airlines
  • KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
  • Qatar Airways 
  • Turkish Airways 

Getting Around

  • Rwanda has a well-surfaced road network linking Kigali to towns across the country 
  • Taxis operate in larger towns
  • Ride-sharing through Move 
  • Buses in Kigali operate with Tap & Go
  • Walking in Kigali is pleasant, safe and easy
  • Cycling is popular;  GuraRide bike-sharing app
  • "Motos," or motorbike taxis can be hailed streetside or through the Yego Moto app

CURRENCY + EXCHANGE

  • Cash is widely used in Rwanda
  • Principal currency: Rwandan franc (Rfr) 
  • US dollars are widely accepted
  • ATMs + currency exchanges are located throughout Kigali
  • Credit cards are accepted in Kigali (Visa preferred)
  • Tipping is discretionary

Currency Conversion

THINGS to KNOW

  • Rwanda is the cleanest country in Africa
  • Kigali is "the cleanest city in Africa"
  • Official languages: Kinyarwanda, French, English and Kiswahili
  • Rwanda uses the metric system
  • Electricity is 240v
  • Plastic bags are banned! 

CONNECTIVITY

  • Rwanda is a top African country for internet connectivity
  • Wi-Fi is available throughout the country
  • Rwanda has an excellent phone network
  • Local SIM cards are readily available throughout the country
  • Airtime + mobile phone purchase or rental available in Kigali
  • Primary mobile providers: MTN + AirTel 

US EMBASSY in KIGALI

30 KG 7 Avenue (Kacyiru)

PO Box 28 Kigali, Rwanda

p: (250) 252.596.400

f: (250) 252.580.325

ConsularKigali@state.gov

Hours: Mon-Thurs, 8am-5:30pm

Fri: 8am-1:00pm

US Embassy in Rwanda

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  • HOME
  • ACADEMICS
  • PROGRAM ITINERARY
  • TRAVEL to RWANDA
  • HEALTH + SAFETY
  • CLIMATE
  • GET to KNOW RWANDA
  • CONTACT US

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