Island, Saint Martin
Getting around Saint-Martin
How to get around Saint-Martin
Shared taxi buses link Marigot and Grand Case cheaply; otherwise taxis are costly and a rental car makes beach days simple. Marigot and Grand Case are walkable.
Ways to get around Saint-Martin
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Local bus (shared van) | About 2–3 EUR | Runs Marigot–Grand Case–Philipsburg; irregular late |
| Taxi (fixed rates) | About 20–40 EUR by zone | Posted rates; agree before riding |
| Rental car | About 40–70 EUR a day | Right-hand driving; no border formalities with the Dutch side |
Taxis in Saint-Martin
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Ride apps are not available. Taxis use set rates and are dispatched by phone or your host; they run less after midnight.
Arriving in Saint-Martin
Princess Juliana International (Dutch side) (SXM)
Taxi to Grand Case about 20 min, 25–35 USD; Marigot about 15 min. L'Espérance airfield (SFG) takes small planes only.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Scooters can be rented, but traffic is busy and accidents occur; a small car is a more comfortable option.
- Driving: on the right. EU licences are valid; other foreign licences are accepted for short stays, ideally with an IDP or French translation.
- Onward travel in Saint Martin: Shared minibuses link Marigot, Grand Case and the border to the Dutch side cheaply; taxis are costly. A rental car is the practical way to reach beaches.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Saint-Martin?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Ride apps are not available. Taxis use set rates and are dispatched by phone or your host; they run less after midnight.
What's the best way to get around Saint-Martin?
Shared taxi buses link Marigot and Grand Case cheaply; otherwise taxis are costly and a rental car makes beach days simple. Marigot and Grand Case are walkable.
How do I get from the airport to Saint-Martin?
Taxi to Grand Case about 20 min, 25–35 USD; Marigot about 15 min. L'Espérance airfield (SFG) takes small planes only.
Is Saint-Martin walkable?
Walkable center.
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