Island, Caribbean Netherlands
Getting around Bonaire
How to get around Bonaire
A rental pickup is the standard way to reach dive sites; taxis exist but are costly. Kralendijk is compact and walkable.
Ways to get around Bonaire
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Rental pickup truck | About 50–85 USD a day | Dive-site standard; check insurance and right-hand traffic |
| Taxi (fixed rates) | About 12–25 USD in town | Agree fare first; limited late service |
| Bicycle | About 15–25 USD a day | Flat south and town, windy north |
Taxis in Bonaire
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps. Taxis are few; book through your hotel. Most visitors rent a truck or bicycle instead.
Arriving in Bonaire
Flamingo International (BON)
Taxi to Kralendijk about 5 min, 10–15 USD; many hotels offer pickups.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Scooters and quads are rented; roads are quiet, but trucks suit dive gear. Home licence accepted.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are accepted for short visits; rental companies may ask for an IDP. Pickup trucks are the usual dive rental.
- Onward travel in Caribbean Netherlands: There is almost no public transport. Most visitors rent a pickup or car for shore diving; taxis are expensive, and a bike works only in the flat south and around Kralendijk.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Bonaire?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps. Taxis are few; book through your hotel. Most visitors rent a truck or bicycle instead.
What's the best way to get around Bonaire?
A rental pickup is the standard way to reach dive sites; taxis exist but are costly. Kralendijk is compact and walkable.
How do I get from the airport to Bonaire?
Taxi to Kralendijk about 5 min, 10–15 USD; many hotels offer pickups.
Is Bonaire walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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