Island, Sint Maarten
Getting around Sint Maarten
How to get around Sint Maarten
Shared taxi buses link Philipsburg, Simpson Bay and Marigot cheaply, but the ride is slow in traffic. Taxis have fixed rates and many visitors rent a car.
Ways to get around Sint Maarten
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Local bus (shared van) | About 2–3 USD, to French side 2–4 USD | Frequent along the main roads; stop in Philipsburg, Marigot |
| Taxi (fixed rates) | About 15–35 USD by zone | Posted rates; agree before riding |
| Rental car | About 40–80 USD a day | Drive on the right; no border formalities between sides |
Taxis in Sint Maarten
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No Uber or Lyft; taxis use set rates posted in lists, and drivers dispatch via a central service. Ask your hotel to call.
Arriving in Sint Maarten
Princess Juliana International (SXM)
Taxi to Simpson Bay about 5 min, 15 USD; to Philipsburg about 20 min, 25 USD.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Scooters can be rented but traffic is heavy and risky; most visitors choose a small rental car or taxis.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are accepted for short visits; rental companies may ask for an IDP.
- Onward travel in Sint Maarten: Shared minibuses ('buses') run cheap routes between Philipsburg, Simpson Bay and Marigot; taxis charge fixed zone fares. Rent a car to reach the quieter bays.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Sint Maarten?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No Uber or Lyft; taxis use set rates posted in lists, and drivers dispatch via a central service. Ask your hotel to call.
What's the best way to get around Sint Maarten?
Shared taxi buses link Philipsburg, Simpson Bay and Marigot cheaply, but the ride is slow in traffic. Taxis have fixed rates and many visitors rent a car.
How do I get from the airport to Sint Maarten?
Taxi to Simpson Bay about 5 min, 15 USD; to Philipsburg about 20 min, 25 USD.
Is Sint Maarten walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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