Town in Réunion, Reunion
Getting around Saint-Gilles-les-Bains
How to get around Saint-Gilles-les-Bains
The seafront is walkable. For the rest of the island you need a car or buses; routes are sparse in the evening.
Ways to get around Saint-Gilles-les-Bains
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Car Jaune intercity bus | About 2–3 EUR | Links Saint-Gilles, Saint-Paul, Saint-Denis and Saint-Pierre; schedules thin on Sundays |
| Local bus (Kar'Ouest) | About 1.50–2 EUR | Connects beach towns along the west coast |
| Rental car | About 35–70 EUR a day | Best for hikes and the volcano; drive on the right |
Ride-hailing apps in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains
A 5 km ride costs about €10–20 ($11–23).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Works on the west coast; fewer drivers late at night |
- Taxis are metered and need booking by phone; ride apps are limited outside Saint-Denis and the west coast.
Arriving in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains
Roland Garros (RUN)
About 45 km north-east. Taxi roughly 70–100 EUR, 45–60 min; airport buses and rental cars; most visitors fly via Paris.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Scooters are rented, but traffic and hills are demanding; EU driver licences are valid, others may need a permit.
- Driving: on the right. EU licences are valid; most others are valid for up to a year with a French translation or IDP.
- Onward travel in Reunion: Island buses (Car Jaune and Citalis) cover main routes; a rental car is the norm for hiking trailheads. Roland Garros airport (Saint-Denis) has flights to Paris, Mauritius and Madagascar.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber.
What's the best way to get around Saint-Gilles-les-Bains?
The seafront is walkable. For the rest of the island you need a car or buses; routes are sparse in the evening.
How do I get from the airport to Saint-Gilles-les-Bains?
About 45 km north-east. Taxi roughly 70–100 EUR, 45–60 min; airport buses and rental cars; most visitors fly via Paris.
Is Saint-Gilles-les-Bains walkable?
Walkable center.
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