Island, Curacao
Getting around Curaçao
How to get around Curaçao
A rental car gives the most freedom; buses reach main areas but are slow and thin. Willemstad's historic districts are walkable.
Ways to get around Curaçao
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Public bus (konvoi) | About 2–5 XCG | Slow, limited evening service; main hub at Wilhelmina Plein |
| Taxi (fixed fares) | About 25–45 XCG within town | Agree rate first; fares set by zone and meter-less |
| Rental car | About 55–100 XCG a day | Right-hand driving; home licence accepted |
Taxis in Curaçao
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No Uber or Lyft; local taxis are fixed-fare and cannot be hailed easily. Ask your hotel or restaurant to call one, or rent a car.
Arriving in Curaçao
Curaçao International (Hato) (CUR)
Taxi to Pietermaai about 15 min, 20–30 USD; public bus to Willemstad cheaper but slow.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Scooters are rented but uncommon; roads are fine, but cars are better for beach hopping.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are accepted for short visits; rental companies may ask for an IDP.
- Onward travel in Curacao: Public buses run on main routes but are infrequent and thin outside Willemstad; taxis have fixed fares. Most visitors rent a car to reach the west coast beaches.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Curaçao?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No Uber or Lyft; local taxis are fixed-fare and cannot be hailed easily. Ask your hotel or restaurant to call one, or rent a car.
What's the best way to get around Curaçao?
A rental car gives the most freedom; buses reach main areas but are slow and thin. Willemstad's historic districts are walkable.
How do I get from the airport to Curaçao?
Taxi to Pietermaai about 15 min, 20–30 USD; public bus to Willemstad cheaper but slow.
Is Curaçao walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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