Bosnia and Herzegovina
Carry BAM, use local transport apps, and stay on established routes
Bosnia and Herzegovina rewards preparation because its most useful services are local and fragmented.
The essentials
What to know before you go to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Carry convertible marks (BAM): cards work at many hotels, larger shops and city restaurants, but cash remains necessary for taxis, small businesses, station fees and rural stops. The official rate is fixed at EUR 1 = BAM 1.95583, yet BAM is the only valid payment currency, so do not rely on paying in euros. Uber and Bolt are absent. Use licensed taxis, insist on the meter, confirm luggage charges and arrange a trusted airport pickup when timing matters.
Glovo ended national operations on August 10, 2026; Korpa and Zapp are the current delivery choices. Sarajevo and Mostar use different local transit tools, while intercity buses and a limited rail network require direct timetable checks. Mines and unexploded ordnance remain a real risk away from known routes. The BHMAC app is an awareness aid, not proof that unmarked ground is safe.
Stay on hard-surfaced roads and established paths. Bosnia and Herzegovina still has no operational nationwide 112 system; save police 122, fire 123 and ambulance 124.
Ride Hailing
mojTaxiEssential
Licensed taxi dispatch in Sarajevo and limited partner areas, with live vehicle tracking and optional card-enabled cars.
Holand
Android request app for Sarajevo's Holand Taxi, useful as a second local dispatch option when mojTaxi has no car.
Food Delivery
KorpaEssential
Established local delivery platform for restaurants, groceries and shops in Sarajevo and several other major cities.
Zapp
Current local alternative for food, groceries and other delivery, with particular relevance in Herzegovina and selected cities.
Messaging
Useful for confirmed accommodation, tour, restaurant and transfer contacts that explicitly publish a WhatsApp number.
Viber
Useful local messaging fallback for taxi dispatch and businesses that publish a Viber contact, especially in Sarajevo.
Navigation
Google MapsEssential
Best general-purpose address and city map, with downloadable areas for offline driving when the full route is saved.
Transit
Arrivo SarajevoEssential
Clear Sarajevo transit companion for GRAS and Centrotrans routes, stops, timetables and Ministry-sourced live vehicle positions.
Mostar Bus
Mostar urban bus app, named MoBus on iOS, with routes, stops, live vehicle positions and mobile ticket purchase.
Javni Prevoz KS
Official Sarajevo Canton app for GRAS and Centrotrans information plus QR ticket purchase for GRAS vehicles.
Language
Google Translate
Optional fallback for Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian text, including Latin and Cyrillic signs, menus and short exchanges.
Intercity Transport
Centrotrans
Official 2026 app for searching and buying Centrotrans domestic and international bus tickets on routes it operates.
Utilities
BH Mine Suspected AreasEssential
Official BHMAC Android map and alert tool for mine-suspected and confirmed hazardous areas across Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Internet in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mobile internet eSIM Best option when traveling
Guac
RecommendedReliable mobile internet at better prices than most travel eSIMs, with polished iOS and Android apps and support for making and receiving phone calls.
Airalo
One of the biggest travel eSIM brands, with a very large destination catalog.
Holafly
Known for unlimited-data plans in many destinations, at a higher price per gigabyte.
Buying a local SIM card ID registration required
- Bring your passport; the seller registers the prepaid SIM during activation.
- Typical prepaid offers include around 30 GB, while starter prices begin near 21.70 BAM.
- Buy at an official carrier counter at the airport or at an official city store, and test the SIM before leaving.
- Local eSIM is available and follows the same identity rules as a physical SIM.
Do not assume the prepaid allowance works across nearby countries; check the exact roaming terms.
Local carriers
BH Telecom
Best choice for broad coverage, including rural areas.
m:tel
Best choice for broad coverage, including rural areas.
HT Eronet
Strong in major cities, with weaker rural coverage.
haloo
Good-value option when price matters most.
Novotel
Good-value option when price matters most.
Frequently asked questions
What are the must-have apps for traveling in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The essential apps for Bosnia and Herzegovina are mojTaxi, Korpa, Google Maps, Arrivo Sarajevo, BH Mine Suspected Areas.
How many travel apps does Bosnia and Herzegovina have?
We've curated 13 apps across 9 categories for traveling in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including 5 essential apps.
What is the best ride hailing app in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
mojTaxi. Licensed taxi dispatch in Sarajevo and limited partner areas, with live vehicle tracking and optional card-enabled cars.
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