Town, Palau
Getting around Koror
How to get around Koror
Koror has no public bus system: taxis, rental cars and hotel shuttles are the options. Dive and tour boats leave from Malakal.
Ways to get around Koror
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi | About $10–25 per trip | Unmetered; agree the fare first |
| Rental car | About $50–80 a day | Palau drives on the right |
| Hotel shuttle | Varies | Many dive hotels run town and marina shuttles |
Taxis in Koror
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps. Taxis are few; arrange rides through your hotel or dive shop.
Arriving in Koror
Roman Tmetuchl International (ROR)
On Babeldaob, about 20 km from Koror: taxi about $25–40, 20–30 min; hotels offer pickups.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Not commonly rented; most visitors use cars and shuttles.
- Driving: on the right. Drive up to 30 days with your home licence plus an IDP from home. Speed limit 40 km/h; no overtaking.
- Onward travel in Palau: Koror is the base; hotels and dive operators handle most transfers. There are no metered taxis and only a limited bus; boats reach the Rock Islands, Peleliu and Angaur.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Koror?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps. Taxis are few; arrange rides through your hotel or dive shop.
What's the best way to get around Koror?
Koror has no public bus system: taxis, rental cars and hotel shuttles are the options. Dive and tour boats leave from Malakal.
How do I get from the airport to Koror?
On Babeldaob, about 20 km from Koror: taxi about $25–40, 20–30 min; hotels offer pickups.
Is Koror walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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