Capital city in Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana
Getting around Georgetown
How to get around Georgetown
Georgetown is flat but not safe to walk at night. Use taxis booked through hotels; minibuses are cheap but crowded. Interior trips need flights or tours.
Ways to get around Georgetown
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel-booked taxi | About 1,000–2,000 GYD in town | Unmetered; agree the fare first |
| Minibus | About 150–300 GYD | Fast, loud and crowded; pickpockets; daytime only |
| Bush plane (interior) | Priced by tour | Flights from Ogle to Kaieteur and lodges |
Taxis in Georgetown
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride-hailing apps. Ask hotels to call a known driver; do not hail cars on the street, especially after dark.
Arriving in Georgetown
Cheddi Jagan International (GEO)
About 40 km south of town, 45–60 min. Pre-arrange a hotel pickup; taxi about 8,000–10,000 GYD. Avoid arriving at night.
Eugene F. Correia (Ogle) (OGL)
Small airport near town for Kaieteur, interior lodges and regional flights; taxi 1,500–3,000 GYD.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the left. Foreign licences work at first; after 60 days a temporary local permit is needed. Traffic drives on the left.
- Onward travel in Guyana: Minibuses run the coast road. The interior is reached by small planes from Ogle airport or long road trips to Lethem; book Kaieteur and lodges through tour operators.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Georgetown?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride-hailing apps. Ask hotels to call a known driver; do not hail cars on the street, especially after dark.
What's the best way to get around Georgetown?
Georgetown is flat but not safe to walk at night. Use taxis booked through hotels; minibuses are cheap but crowded. Interior trips need flights or tours.
How do I get from the airport to Georgetown?
About 40 km south of town, 45–60 min. Pre-arrange a hotel pickup; taxi about 8,000–10,000 GYD. Avoid arriving at night.
Is Georgetown walkable?
You'll need transport.
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