TaxistoandfromSintMaartenandSt. Martin
Most visitors utilize cabs to go around the island at some point. Taxi stands are easily accessed outside the arrivals area of Princess Juliana International Airport, and cabs are available. Despite the fact that drivers must carry government-issued rate sheets based on two-person occupancy, Best Price Taxi Service St Maarten on both sides of the island are not metered, therefore always know the fare before getting into a cab.
Taxis from both the Dutch and French governments serve the entire island; however, rates differ depending on which side of the island the cab is on. There is a two-person minimum fare in St. Maarten, with each additional passenger paying $4. Each passenger receives one free piece of luggage, and each additional item costs $1. The following are typical island prices: Up to two passengers and their luggage can go from Princess Juliana Airport to Grand Case for $25; from Marigot to Grand Case, it costs $15 to $20; and from Princess Juliana Airport to any site in Marigot, it costs $6. Please keep in mind that costs increase by 25% between 10 p.m. and midnight, and by 50% between midnight and 6 a.m.
Taxis in St. Martin are also for two persons, but you must pay roughly $1 for each suitcase or valise and $2 for each additional traveller. These prices are valid from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; after that, they rise by 25% till midnight and by 50% after that. The tickets from Marigot to Grand Case, Princess Juliana Airport to Marigot, and La Samanna to Princess Juliana Airport are all $15.
Hiringavehicle
The greatest method to discover and explore Sint Maarten Taxi. And renting a car couldn't be simpler; there are various car rental businesses with locations all around the island as well as at airports. It's also a cheap way to tour the island, with tariffs starting at under $30 or 21€ per day, unlimited mileage, and low distances between communities.
When they arrive at Princess Juliana International Airport, many guests rent a car. If you haven't already reserved a car, choose from one of the many firms with kiosks at the airport, including national and worldwide brands such as Budget, Avis, and Hertz. Every rental firm parks their cars close to avoid the legislation that prohibits anyone from picking up a vehicle at the airport (strictly enforced by St. Maarten's taxi drivers' union). When you rent a car from one of the agency kiosks on the Arrivals floor at Princess Juliana airport, you will be led by a business shuttle 5 to 10 minutes away to pick up your vehicle.
TheMunicipalBus
If you don't mind some annoyance and congestion, taking the public bus (which is more like a minivan) on St. Maarten/St. Martin is a viable mode of transportation. The majority of the main places on both sides of the island are served by buses that run from 5 a.m. to midnight every day. The most popular route connects Philipsburg, Holland, and Marigot, France. A minibus, which typically operates along a
fixed route and is privately owned and managed, costs $2 ($2.50 from 8 p.m. to midnight). Both dollars and euros are accepted on buses.
