Islands, Guadeloupe
Getting around Guadeloupe
How to get around Guadeloupe
Public buses exist but are slow and infrequent; most travellers rent a car. Ferries link Les Saintes, Marie-Galante and La Désirade.
Ways to get around Guadeloupe
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Public bus (Karu'lis) | About 1.50–3 EUR | Routes from Pointe-à-Pitre; infrequent evenings and Sundays |
| Taxi | About 25–45 EUR for airport to Gosier | Agree fare first; metered rarely |
| Rental car | About 35–70 EUR a day | Right-hand driving; French or EU licence accepted |
| Ferry to Les Saintes | About 30–35 EUR return | From Trois-Rivières or Pointe-à-Pitre; 15–45 min |
Taxis in Guadeloupe
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Ride apps are not generally available. Taxis are costly; book by phone or at the airport rank, or rent a car.
Arriving in Guadeloupe
Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet (PTP)
Taxi to Gosier about 15 min, 25–30 EUR; to Sainte-Anne about 30 min, 50–60 EUR; shuttle buses limited.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Scooters can be rented but traffic and potholes make them risky; helmets compulsory.
- Driving: on the right. EU licences are valid; other foreign licences are accepted for short stays, ideally with an IDP or French translation.
- Onward travel in Guadeloupe: A rental car is the practical way to get around; buses (Karu'lis, Pointe-à-Pitre area) are limited. Ferries link Marie-Galante, Les Saintes and La Désirade.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Guadeloupe?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Ride apps are not generally available. Taxis are costly; book by phone or at the airport rank, or rent a car.
What's the best way to get around Guadeloupe?
Public buses exist but are slow and infrequent; most travellers rent a car. Ferries link Les Saintes, Marie-Galante and La Désirade.
How do I get from the airport to Guadeloupe?
Taxi to Gosier about 15 min, 25–30 EUR; to Sainte-Anne about 30 min, 50–60 EUR; shuttle buses limited.
Is Guadeloupe walkable?
You'll need transport.
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