By Taxi

Taxis are the main form of transportation that most visitors use. There are a lot of taxis and the prices are affordable. On average, a ride costs between 1500 and 2000 FCFA per trip (which translates to about $2-$3 USD).

It is important to note that you must always negotiate.

By Local Buses

The Dakar bus system, known as Dakar Demm Dikk (Dakar coming and going), is fairly dependable. Fares are 150 CFA, and there are no transfers. Unfortunately, there's not much of a map of a bus system, but there are multiple Apps that make up for the lack of maps (Talibi is one of these Apps).

The number 10 bus runs along the Corniche de l'Ouest and turns into the suburbs at Rue Aime Cesaire. The number 1 bus runs along the VDN

By Moto-taxis

Moto-taxis are commonly known as "Taxis Jakarta", and one of the main means of transport used in Dakar and other Senegalese cities. Moto-taxis allows for a quick trip that is at a lower cost.

By River Transport

River transport in Senegal is mainly provided by Casama, which connects between Dakar and Ziguinchor. The tariffs vary between 5,000 and 26,500 FCFA (around $7.50 and $45 USD). Besides the Casama Company, other companies such as Diambone Voyages and Casamance Evasion Tourisme located at Ziguinchor also offer trips between Dakar and Ziguinchor. This allows the rapid and efficient movement of the Senegalese population from one point of the country to another.

By Mini-Buses

Cars Rapides or "Fast Cars" are usually blue, yellow or white mini-buses that drive through the city. The fares are somewhat fixed rates for certain distances, but you need to check with Senegalese beforehand. To find out where one is going, flag it down and shout out your destination at the apprenti, the person in charge of collecting fares who hangs out the back. They will shout out the destination and you signal the bus to stop and hop aboard. To stop, bang loudly on the side of the bus, on the roof, or signal to the apprenti you want off. Apprenti's don't always speak French, so be prepared to communicate otherwise if you do not speak Wolor.

By Car

Besides the large rental companies, small companies offer cars at reasonable prices. Pick-up points are available at Dakar Airport and at several depots throughout the city.

Paved roads link the major towns and the coastal region but it's not advisable to drive at night as the roads may not be well-lit. The network of roads in the interior is rough and may become impassable during the rainy season.

There are often police checkpoints at the entrance and exit to villages to enforce speed restrictions; fines are paid on the spot.

There are five road classification categories in Senegal: national roads, regional roads, department roads, urban ways and classified trucks.

Dakar is the end point of three routes in the Trans-African Highway network. The three routes are Cairo (Egypt) to Dakar, N'Djamena (Chad) to Dakar, and Lagos (Nigeria) to Dakar.