Providenciales Getting there & around

Getting there & around

Local transport

Taxi

Taxis are a popular way of getting around the island. Most are vans and although unmetered the pricing is consistent. It’s best not to be in a hurry as they often take forever to come pick you up. You hotel can arrange a taxi for you and they meet all flights at the airport. Here are a couple of good options:

Nell’s Taxi Service (941-3228)

Provo Taxi & Bus Group (946-5481)

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Bus & tram

Bus

Sporadic buses run routes to some of the settlements out of town; if you see one of the small vans, flag it down. There is also a tourist-oriented bus called the Gecko Bus (232-7433; US$4); get tokens at most hotels and they’ll call for a pick-up. The schedule is on island time and only runs when needed.

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Air

There is no bus service from Providenciales International Airport. A taxi from the airport to Grace Bay costs US$20 one way for two people; each extra person costs US$5. Some resorts arrange their own minibus transfers.

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Car & motorcycle

You’ll find the following rental agencies on the island:

Budget (946-4079; www.budget.com; Providenciales International Airport)

Hertz (941-3910; www.hertztci.com; Providenciales International Airport)

Rent-a-buggy (946-4158; www.rentabuggy.tc) Specializes in 4x4 rentals.

Scooter Bob’s (946-4684; scooter@provo.net; Turtle Cove Marina Plaza) Rents out cars and 4WDs from US$70 per day and scooters from US$50 per day. It also rents out bicycles for US$20 per day and snorkeling gear for US$15 per day.

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Boat

A plethora of boat charters and trips can be arranged to the islands and cays from Leeward and Turtle Cove Marinas.

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Bicycle

Scooter Bob’s (946-4684; scooter@provo.net; Turtle Cove Marina Plaza) rents out mountain bikes for US$20 per day.

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