Getting around Saint Lucia is part of the experience, with each journey offering a different perspective of the island. Saint Lucia is home to approximately 165,000 people, and the island offers many different forms of transportation. Visitors from all over the world come to climb the steep Piton Mountains, zipline through the lush tropical forests and revel in the various festivals held on the Eastern Caribbean Island, including the Food and Rum Festival. Experience all that the island has to offer, and follow these tips for getting around St Lucia:
Four ways to explore the island by road.
Reliable and easy to find at taxi stands or by phone. Confirm the fare before you set off.
The island’s homegrown rideshare app: verified local drivers, upfront fares and cashless payment.
Cars, 4x4s and scooters, booked in advance or on arrival. A temporary local licence is required.
The way locals travel. Frequent routes and low fares – look for the green plate with an M.
Cross the bay or hop to a neighbouring island.
Water taxis between Hewanorra and the northwest resorts, plus ferries to Martinique, Guadeloupe and Dominica.
Half- and full-day charters along the west coast – the Pitons, Marigot Bay and Soufrière at your own pace.
See the Pitons from above.
Spectacular aerial tours, plus quick transfers between Hewanorra and George F. L. Charles airports.
When you arrive at the beautiful island of Saint Lucia, you’re going to need a reliable taxi company to get you from the airport to your destination. Taxis are easily available at taxi stands or by telephone. All authorized taxis have a light blue number plate with a TX prefix.
Fares vary by destination, the number of people, amount of luggage and the company. Before you hire a taxi, confirm the fare. Some of the major taxi services on the island include Saint Lucia Taxi Service, Saint Lucia Airport Transfers, Saint Lucia Executive, Saint Lucia Airport Shuttle, Real Saint Lucia Tours, and many more.
Travel across Saint Lucia on your own schedule with Allez, the island’s homegrown rideshare platform. From airport arrivals and beach days to local attractions and evenings out, the Allez app connects you with verified local drivers for journeys across the island.
Upfront fare estimates, cashless payment options and on-demand service make it easy to plan each journey as you go. Visit wiallez.com for more information or download the Allez app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Cars, four-wheel drive vehicles and scooters can be booked in advance through your travel agent or at the airports, hotels or car rental offices. A temporary driving license is required for visitors and may be obtained with a valid driving license upon arrival at the airport, at the police station in Castries or at the car rental offices. Remember to drive on the left side of the road!
Minibuses serve as the main means of Saint Lucia transportation for local residents. These buses run at various times depending on the route. Fares range from EC$2.50 to EC$8.00. All minibuses have a green number plate with an M prefix. Traveling by bus is a good option for visitors who wish to experience the island’s culture up close.
Make your arrival in Saint Lucia unforgettable! FunToSee Island Water Ferry provides an exceptional transfer service (water taxi) between Hewanorra Airport and luxury resorts on the northwest side of the island. For more information, visit www.funtoseeisland.com
Additionally, Saint Lucia is linked to Dominica, Martinique and Guadeloupe by ferries, making it easy to include Saint Lucia in any island-hopping tour. For details, schedules and more visit www.express-des-iles.com or https://www.transports-express-caraibes.fr/.
Private boat charters are a relaxed way to see Saint Lucia from the water. Half-day and full-day trips usually run along the sheltered west coast, taking in Marigot Bay, Soufrière and the Pitons, with stops for swimming and snorkelling along the way.
Charters can be arranged through your hotel, at the marinas in Rodney Bay and Marigot Bay, or with local tour operators. Many include a captain and crew, refreshments and pick-up from your resort, so you can set your own itinerary for the day.
Spectacular aerial tours of Saint Lucia are possible, and helicopter transfers between Hewanorra and George FL Charles airports reduce the travel time between the south and north of the island. For more information, visit www.stluciahelicopters.com.
With so many ways to travel across the island, planning ahead helps you make the most of your time in Saint Lucia and move between experiences with ease:
| Compagnie aérienne | Ville d’origine | Nombre de vols hebdomadaires | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aoû | Sept | Oct | Nov | Déc | ||||
| American Airlines | Charlotte | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ||
| American Airlines | Miami | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ||
| American Airlines | Philadelphia | ✈ | Aucun vol. | Aucun vol. | Aucun vol. | ✈ | ||
| Delta Airlines | Atlanta | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ||
| JetBlue | Boston | Aucun vol. | Aucun vol. | Aucun vol. | ✈ | ✈ | ||
| JetBlue | New York | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ||
| United Airlines | Newark | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ||
| United Airlines | Chicago | Aucun vol. | Aucun vol. | Aucun vol. | ✈ | ✈ | ||
| Compagnie aérienne | Ville d’origine | Aoû | Sept | Oct | Nov | Déc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways | London | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| Compagnie aériennee | Ville d’origine | Aoû | Sept | Oct | Nov | Déc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Toronto | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| WestJet | Toronto | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| Compagnie aérienne | Origine | Aoû | Sept | Oct | Nov | Déc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Adelphi | St. Vincent | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| British Airways | Grenada | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | Aucun vol. | Aucun vol. |
| British Airways | Guyana | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | Aucun vol. | Aucun vol. |
| British Airways | Tobago | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | Aucun vol. | Aucun vol. |
| Caribbean Airlines | Barbados | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| Caribbean Airlines | Guadeloupe | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| Caribbean Airlines | Martinique | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| Caribbean Airlines | Trinidad | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| InterCaribbean | Barbados | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| InterCaribbean | Dominica | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| InterCaribbean | St. Vincent | Aucun vol. | Aucun vol. | No flights. | Aucun vol. | Aucun vol. |
| LIAT | Antigua | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| LIAT | Barbados | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| LIAT | Dominica | ✈ | Aucun vol. | Aucun vol. | Aucun vol. | Aucun vol. |
| LIAT | St. Vincent | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| Sunrise Airways | Antigua | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| Winair | St. Maarten | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| Winair | St. Vincent | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| Airline | Origin City | Number of Weekly Flights | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | ||||
| American Airlines | Charlotte | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ||
| American Airlines | Miami | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ||
| American Airlines | Philadelphia | ✈ | No flights. | No flights. | No flights. | ✈ | ||
| Delta Airlines | Atlanta | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ||
| JetBlue | Boston | No flights. | No flights. | No flights. | ✈ | ✈ | ||
| JetBlue | New York | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ||
| United Airlines | Newark | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ||
| United Airlines | Chicago | No flights. | No flights. | No flights. | ✈ | ✈ | ||
| Airline | Origin City | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways | London | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| Airline | Origin City | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Toronto | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| WestJet | Toronto | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| Airline | Origin | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Adelphi | St. Vincent | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| British Airways | Grenada | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | No flights. | No flights. |
| British Airways | Guyana | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | No flights. | No flights. |
| British Airways | Tobago | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | No flights. | No flights. |
| Caribbean Airlines | Barbados | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| Caribbean Airlines | Guadeloupe | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| Caribbean Airlines | Martinique | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| Caribbean Airlines | Trinidad | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| InterCaribbean | Barbados | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| InterCaribbean | Dominica | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| InterCaribbean | St. Vincent | No flights. | No flights. | No flights. | No flights. | No flights. |
| LIAT | Antigua | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| LIAT | Barbados | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| LIAT | Dominica | ✈ | No flights. | No flights. | No flights. | No flights. |
| LIAT | St. Vincent | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| Sunrise Airways | Antigua | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| Winair | St. Maarten | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| Winair | St. Vincent | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| Airline | Origin City | Number of Weekly Flights | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | ||||
| American Airlines | Charlotte | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ||
| American Airlines | Miami | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ||
| American Airlines | Philadelphia | ✈ | No flights. | No flights. | No flights. | ✈ | ||
| Delta Airlines | Atlanta | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ||
| JetBlue | Boston | No flights. | No flights. | No flights. | ✈ | ✈ | ||
| JetBlue | New York | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ||
| United Airlines | Newark | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ||
| United Airlines | Chicago | No flights. | No flights. | No flights. | ✈ | ✈ | ||
| Airline | Origin City | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways | London | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| Airline | Origin City | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Toronto | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| WestJet | Toronto | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| Airline | Origin | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Adelphi | St. Vincent | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| British Airways | Grenada | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | No flights. | No flights. |
| British Airways | Guyana | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | No flights. | No flights. |
| British Airways | Tobago | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | No flights. | No flights. |
| Caribbean Airlines | Barbados | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| Caribbean Airlines | Guadeloupe | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| Caribbean Airlines | Martinique | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| Caribbean Airlines | Trinidad | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| InterCaribbean | Barbados | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| InterCaribbean | Dominica | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| InterCaribbean | St. Vincent | No flights. | No flights. | No flights. | No flights. | No flights. |
| LIAT | Antigua | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| LIAT | Barbados | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| LIAT | Dominica | ✈ | No flights. | No flights. | No flights. | No flights. |
| LIAT | St. Vincent | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| Sunrise Airways | Antigua | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| Winair | St. Maarten | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |
| Winair | St. Vincent | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ | ✈ |