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Best Ways to Travel Around

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:

For local experience

Minibuses


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.

Downtown street scene in Saint Lucia with cars, modern buildings, and a lush green hillside in the background.
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For convenience

Taxis


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.

For flexibility

Automobile Rental


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!

Traveler relaxing in a rental car by the beach in Saint Lucia with turquoise water and a coastal view.
Aerial view of the cruise port in Saint Lucia with large cruise ships, turquoise harbor water, and the surrounding city coastline.

For scenic journeys

Ferries

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/.

For speed and experience

Helicopters

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.

Visitors posing beside a helicopter transfer service in Saint Lucia at the airport.
Wiallez transportation service sign in Saint Lucia promoting cars, motorcycles and vans for roaming safely.

For freedom to move

Rideshare with Allez

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.

Ready for what comes next?

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:

Vols hebdomadaires jusqu’en décembre 2026

États-Unis
Nombre de vols hebdomadaires
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.
Royaume-Uni
Compagnie aérienne Ville d’origine Aoû Sept Oct Nov Déc
British Airways London
Canada
Compagnie aériennee Ville d’origine Aoû Sept Oct Nov Déc
Air Canada Toronto
WestJet Toronto
Caraïbes
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

Weekly flights until December 2026

United States
Number of Weekly Flights
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.
United Kingdom
Airline Origin City Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
British Airways London
Canada
Airline Origin City Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Air Canada Toronto
WestJet Toronto
Caribbean
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

Weekly flights until December 2026

United States
Number of Weekly Flights
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.
United Kingdom
Airline Origin City Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
British Airways London
Canada
Airline Origin City Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Air Canada Toronto
WestJet Toronto
Caribbean
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