Island in Grenadines, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Getting around Bequia
How to get around Bequia
The island is small: walk Port Elizabeth, take pickup-truck taxis for beaches, and use the ferry for St. Vincent. No public transit except these shared taxis.
Ways to get around Bequia
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Ferry from Kingstown | About 25–35 XCD each way, 1–1.5 h | Admiral and Bequia Express boats; check timetables, none on Sundays at times |
| Taxi (open-air pickup) | About 10–40 XCD | Fixed-ish rates by distance; ask first |
| Water taxi | About 10–30 XCD | Short hops around Admiralty Bay and to Princess Margaret Beach |
Taxis in Bequia
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps. Taxis wait at the ferry dock and can be booked by calling or your hotel.
Arriving in Bequia
Bequia Airport (Port Elizabeth) (BQU)
Small airfield; taxi 10 min, 15 XCD. Most visitors arrive by ferry from Kingstown, St. Vincent (SVD).
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Mini mokes and golf carts for rent; scooters rare. Local driving permit about 75 XCD required.
- Driving: on the left. Visitors need a local temporary driving licence (about EC$75) from the traffic department or rental agencies.
- Onward travel in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Minibuses run the mainland cheaply. Ferries (Bequia Express, Admiral) and small aircraft link Kingstown with Bequia, Canouan, Mustique and Union Island.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Bequia?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps. Taxis wait at the ferry dock and can be booked by calling or your hotel.
What's the best way to get around Bequia?
The island is small: walk Port Elizabeth, take pickup-truck taxis for beaches, and use the ferry for St. Vincent. No public transit except these shared taxis.
How do I get from the airport to Bequia?
Small airfield; taxi 10 min, 15 XCD. Most visitors arrive by ferry from Kingstown, St. Vincent (SVD).
Is Bequia walkable?
Walkable center.
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