Is Bolt available in my city?

Bolt operates in 29 countries across Europe and Africa. Payfair automatically shows Bolt when it's available for your route.

How does Bolt pricing compare?

Bolt often offers competitive pricing in European cities. Payfair shows you the exact price for your route alongside other providers.

Is Bolt cheaper than Uber?

In many European cities, Bolt is often cheaper than Uber — especially outside peak hours. But it varies by route and time. Payfair compares both in real time so you always pick the cheaper option per ride.

Does Bolt accept cash?

Yes, Bolt accepts cash in many of its markets. This is one of the key differentiators from Uber in countries where card penetration is lower.

Where is Bolt available?

Bolt operates in 29 countries across Europe and Africa, including the UK, Germany, France, Spain, the Baltics, South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya. Outside these regions, Bolt is not available.

Can I book Bolt through Payfair?

Payfair compares Bolt prices in real time alongside Uber and 12 other ride apps. For booking, Bolt currently opens its own app — in-app Bolt booking through Payfair is planned for the future.

Bolt Alternatives — Compare 15 More Ride Apps with Payfair

Bolt is one of 16 ride services Payfair compares in real time. See when Bolt is your cheapest option — and when one of 15 alternatives saves you money.

At a glance

• Bolt operates in 29 countries — full list below
• Payfair compares Bolt with 15 other ride apps in 50+ countries
• Compare Bolt prices in Payfair, then tap to open the Bolt app to book
• No fees, no markups — same fare as booking direct

What is Bolt?

Bolt operates across Europe and Africa with competitive pricing. Payfair compares Bolt fares with Uber and local alternatives to find your cheapest ride.

Founded: 2013
Headquarters: Tallinn, Estonia

Service tiers

BoltBolt XLBolt ComfortBolt Green

Payment methods

Credit/debit card
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Cash (in many markets)

When Bolt is the better choice

• Often priced lower than Uber in European cities
• Strong presence in Baltic states, Eastern Europe, and African markets where Uber is less dominant
• Cash payment accepted in many markets
• Fast onboarding for new users

When other apps are cheaper

• In Western European cities with strong taxi networks, FREE NOW or taxi.eu can offer cheaper metered fares
• In Spain, PideTaxi or Cabify are often cheaper
• Uber wins in premium tiers in major EU metros

How Payfair helps you find the best Bolt fare

Payfair shows Bolt prices alongside all other ride apps in your city. Compare Bolt with Uber, FREE NOW, and local alternatives in real time before booking.

• Real-time prices fetched on every compare
• All 16 providers fetched in parallel, sorted by price
• Tap to open Bolt and complete your booking in the provider app
• Price alerts on saved routes when Bolt drops

Bolt country coverage

United KingdomGermanyFranceSpainPolandCzech RepublicIrelandGreeceNetherlandsBelgiumPortugalDenmarkSwedenNorwayFinlandTurkeySouth AfricaGhanaNigeriaKenyaEgyptSerbiaRomaniaCroatiaLatviaLithuaniaEstoniaHungaryBosnia and Herzegovina