Capital city in Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands
Getting around Honiara
How to get around Honiara
Minibuses run set routes cheaply by day; taxis are unmetered. Use hotel-arranged drivers for evenings and trips out of town.
Ways to get around Honiara
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Minibus | About 5–8 SBD | Crowded; best by day and for short trips |
| Taxi | About 30–60 SBD in town | Agree the fare first |
| Hired car with driver | About 600–1,200 SBD a day | Best for WWII sites and out-of-town trips |
Taxis in Honiara
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps. Taxis are unmetered; agree the fare first or have your hotel arrange drivers.
Arriving in Honiara
Honiara International (Henderson Field) (HIR)
About 11 km east of town: taxi roughly 100–150 SBD, 20–30 min; hotels often provide pickups.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Not rented to visitors.
- Driving: on the left. Carry an IDP with your home licence; after 3 months you need a local licence.
- Onward travel in Solomon Islands: Solomon Airlines flies from Honiara to Gizo, Munda, Seghe and other strips; boats and canoes do the rest. Ferries are often overcrowded, so fly where possible.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Honiara?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps. Taxis are unmetered; agree the fare first or have your hotel arrange drivers.
What's the best way to get around Honiara?
Minibuses run set routes cheaply by day; taxis are unmetered. Use hotel-arranged drivers for evenings and trips out of town.
How do I get from the airport to Honiara?
About 11 km east of town: taxi roughly 100–150 SBD, 20–30 min; hotels often provide pickups.
Is Honiara walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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