Capital city in Shefa, Vanuatu
Getting around Port Vila
How to get around Port Vila
Minibuses with a B on the plate run set routes cheaply; taxis are unmetered with fixed rates. Rental cars suit trips out of town.
Ways to get around Port Vila
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Minibus | About 150–200 VUV | Plates marked B; wave to stop and pay on exit |
| Taxi | About 500–1,200 VUV in town | Plates marked T; agree the fare first |
| Rental car | About 7,000–12,000 VUV a day | Vanuatu drives on the right |
Taxis in Port Vila
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps. Taxis and minibuses are plentiful by day; agree taxi fares first or ask your hotel.
Arriving in Port Vila
Bauerfield International (VLI)
About 5 km from town: taxi about 1,000–1,500 VUV, 10–15 min; minibus 150–200 VUV; hotels arrange pickups.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rare; most visitors use minibuses and taxis.
- Driving: on the right. Drive on your home licence for up to 3 months; carry the physical card. Avoid driving at night.
- Onward travel in Vanuatu: Air Vanuatu runs limited domestic flights alongside other carriers, and schedules change often. Cargo boats link islands. In Port Vila, shared minibuses (B plates) go anywhere for a flat fare.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Port Vila?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps. Taxis and minibuses are plentiful by day; agree taxi fares first or ask your hotel.
What's the best way to get around Port Vila?
Minibuses with a B on the plate run set routes cheaply; taxis are unmetered with fixed rates. Rental cars suit trips out of town.
How do I get from the airport to Port Vila?
About 5 km from town: taxi about 1,000–1,500 VUV, 10–15 min; minibus 150–200 VUV; hotels arrange pickups.
Is Port Vila walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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