Island in Society Islands, French Polynesia

Getting around Moorea

Updated October 2026Sources

Ferry from PapeeteBest way around

How to get around Moorea

A single 60 km coast road with no frequent public transport. Rent a bike, scooter or car; the ferry from Papeete runs several times a day.

Ways to get around Moorea

You'll need transport

Option	Fare	Good to know
Ferry from Papeete	About 1,200 XPF each way	Aremiti and Terevau, 30–45 min to Vaiare
Rental car	About 7,000–10,000 XPF a day	Book ahead in high season
Rental bike or e-bike	About 1,500–3,500 XPF a day	Flat coast road with some climbs
Taxi	About 3,000+ XPF per trip	Few; pre-book through your pension

Taxis in Moorea

No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps. Taxis are rare and pricey; pensions arrange ferry pickups, or rent your own transport.

Arriving in Moorea

Moorea Temae (MOZ)

Short Air Tahiti hop from Papeete, about 10 min; most people take the ferry from Papeete instead, then a pension pickup or taxi.

Driving and onward travel

Scooters: Rented in Maharepa and Pao Pao; the coast road is easy, but drive carefully at night and in rain.
Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are valid for a year after arrival; carry an IDP too, as many rental firms require one.
Onward travel in French Polynesia: Air Tahiti flies between islands, with multi-island passes; Aremiti ferries reach Moorea in 30–45 minutes. Tahiti's buses are limited and stop early; rent a car or scooter.

Quick answers

Is there Uber in Moorea?

No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps. Taxis are rare and pricey; pensions arrange ferry pickups, or rent your own transport.

What's the best way to get around Moorea?

A single 60 km coast road with no frequent public transport. Rent a bike, scooter or car; the ferry from Papeete runs several times a day.

How do I get from the airport to Moorea?

Short Air Tahiti hop from Papeete, about 10 min; most people take the ferry from Papeete instead, then a pension pickup or taxi.

Is Moorea walkable?

You'll need transport.

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Sources

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