Island, Trinidad and Tobago
Getting around Tobago
How to get around Tobago
A rental car is the easiest way to see the island. Route taxis and buses run between Crown Point and Scarborough but are limited elsewhere.
Ways to get around Tobago
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Rental car | About 350–600 TTD a day | Book ahead; drive on the left |
| Route taxi | About 5–15 TTD | Shared cars on the main roads; limited at night |
| Taxi | About 50–100 TTD for short trips | Fixed rates; arrange pickups in advance |
Taxis in Tobago
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride-hailing apps. Use route taxis, taxis arranged by your host, or a rental car.
Arriving in Tobago
ANR Robinson International (Crown Point) (TAB)
Taxi about 40–80 TTD to Crown Point and Pigeon Point, 5–15 min. Flights from Trinidad take about 20 min; a ferry from Port of Spain takes several hours.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Occasionally rented; hilly, winding roads and local driving make it risky, and a motorcycle licence is required.
- Driving: on the left. Foreign licences are valid for visitors for up to 3 months; rental firms may ask for an IDP.
- Onward travel in Trinidad and Tobago: Maxi taxis (minibuses) and shared route taxis serve Trinidad; the PTSC runs buses. Fly or take the Port of Spain–Scarborough ferry to Tobago.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Tobago?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride-hailing apps. Use route taxis, taxis arranged by your host, or a rental car.
What's the best way to get around Tobago?
A rental car is the easiest way to see the island. Route taxis and buses run between Crown Point and Scarborough but are limited elsewhere.
How do I get from the airport to Tobago?
Taxi about 40–80 TTD to Crown Point and Pigeon Point, 5–15 min. Flights from Trinidad take about 20 min; a ferry from Port of Spain takes several hours.
Is Tobago walkable?
You'll need transport.
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Sources
- Public Transport Service Corporation
- Trinidad and Tobago Tourism
- Trinidad and Tobago Tourism
- Caribbean Airlines
Fares are typical 2026 prices; check the operator for today's fares. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.