{"id":2167,"date":"2022-05-08T14:18:54","date_gmt":"2022-05-08T18:18:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/about-sxm.com\/cab-and-vtc-in-saint-martin\/"},"modified":"2025-05-25T09:13:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-25T13:13:28","slug":"taxi-and-ride-service-in-sint-maarten","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/about-sxm.com\/en\/taxi-and-ride-service-in-sint-maarten\/","title":{"rendered":"Taxi and Ride Service in Sint Maarten"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"background:#fff; padding: 30px 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; color: #222;\">\n\n  <p><strong>Looking for a taxi on the island of Sint-Maarten ? <\/strong> We have gathered all the information you need to book a taxi easily and with confidence, whether you&#8217;re a tourist or a local.<\/p>\n\n<h2 style=\"color:#0073aa; font-size: 20px; margin-top: 30px;\">\ud83d\udeab Ride-hailing services like Uber:<\/h2>\n\n<p>It is important to note that ride-hailing services like Uber, Lyft, Bolt, and others are not available in Sint-Maarten. Due to the dependence of many local residents on income from working as taxi drivers, the island has chosen not to allow these services to protect the local taxi industry.<\/p>\n\n<p>However, there are local ride-hailing driver companies for your trips on the island, to book a ride with confidence and safety.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background:#f1f9ff; padding: 15px; border-left: 4px solid #0073aa; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n  <p style=\"margin-top: 0;\"><strong>Why book your ride-hailing driver online?<\/strong><\/p>\n  <ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px;\">\n    <li>Simple and quick online booking<\/li>\n    <li>Professional and reliable drivers<\/li>\n    <li>Single and clear rate: <strong>50$ per ride<\/strong><\/li>\n    <li>Payment directly to the driver<\/li>\n    <li>Airport, port, hotel, home or beach transfers<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px 0;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/sxmtransfer.com\" \n     target=\"_blank\" \n     rel=\"noopener\" \n     style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 12px 24px; background-color: #f9c80e; color: #000; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); transition: background-color 0.3s;\">\n    \ud83d\ude90 Visit sxmtransfer.com\n  <\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px; color:#555; text-align:center;\">\ud83d\udc4d Service recommended by <strong>about-sxm.com<\/strong> \u2014 appreciated by the island&#8217;s travelers<\/p>\n\n<p><em><b>Note<\/b>: Booking is possible up to 1 hour in advance, and if no driver is available, the form will tell you!<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2 style=\"color:#0073aa; font-size: 20px; margin-top: 40px;\">\ud83d\ude96 Taxi Dutch side (Sint Maarten)<\/h2>\n<p>Taxis in Sint Maarten are not equipped with meters, so it is essential to know the fares and ask for them before getting in.<\/p>\n\n<p>Here are the taxi fares on the Dutch side of the island, to help you plan your trip. These prices are approximate, as it is difficult to obtain truly up-to-date fare charts. They correspond to a ride for 1 to 2 people. Beyond that, the fare generally becomes a price per passenger:<\/p>\n\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\ud83d\udeec Fares for 1 to 2 passengers from Princess Juliana Airport (SXM):<\/h3>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\n  <table style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\">\n    <tbody>\n      <tr><td style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ccc;\">\u2022 Princess Juliana Airport \u2192 Simpson Bay (Pelican)<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;\">30 $<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ccc;\">\u2022 Princess Juliana Airport \u2192 Maho \/ Mullet Bay<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;\">30 $<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ccc;\">\u2022 Princess Juliana Airport \u2192 Philipsburg<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;\">40 $<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ccc;\">\u2022 Princess Juliana Airport \u2192 Bobby\u2019s Marina<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;\">40 $<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ccc;\">\u2022 Princess Juliana Airport \u2192 Dawn Beach \/ Oyster Pond<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;\">60 $<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ccc;\">\u2022 Princess Juliana Airport \u2192 Marigot<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;\">35 $<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ccc;\">\u2022 Princess Juliana Airport \u2192 Concordia or Sandy Ground<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;\">40 $<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ccc;\">\u2022 Princess Juliana Airport \u2192 Grand Case or Orient Bay<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;\">60 $<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td style=\"padding:8px;\">\u2022 Princess Juliana Airport \u2192 Anse Marcel<\/td><td style=\"padding:8px;\">65 $<\/td><\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\ud83d\udccd Fares between other popular areas:<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 20px;\">\n  <li>Marigot \u2192 Grand Case: 30 $<\/li>\n  <li>Marigot \u2192 Anse Marcel: 40 $<\/li>\n  <li>Philipsburg \u2192 Grand Case or Anse Marcel: 55 $<\/li>\n  <li>Philipsburg \u2192 Marigot: 50 $<\/li>\n  <li>Philipsburg \u2192 Orient Bay: 50 $<\/li>\n  <li>Orient Bay \u2192 Grand Case: 30 $<\/li>\n  <li>Orient Bay \u2192 Anse Marcel: 30 $<\/li>\n  <li>Orient Bay \u2192 Simpson Bay: 50 $<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 style=\"color:#0073aa; font-size: 20px; margin-top: 40px;\">\ud83d\udccc Practical information<\/h2>\n<div style=\"background:#f9f9f9; padding: 15px; border-left: 4px solid #0073aa; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n  <p><strong>Number of passengers<\/strong><br>The above fares apply to 1 or 2 passengers.<br>Beyond that, a per person fare is applied (to be checked with the driver).<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Luggage included<\/strong><br>One carry-on and one standard suitcase per person are included for free.<br>Any additional luggage is charged between $2 and $5 depending on size (suitcase, stroller, wheelchair, surfboard&#8230;).<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Night surcharge<\/strong><br>\u2022 +25% between 00:00 and 01:59<br>\u2022 +50% between 02:00 and 06:30<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Waiting time<\/strong><br>\u2022 Up to 10 minutes: free<br>\u2022 Beyond that: $1 per minute, or $50 per hour<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Children<\/strong><br>Children pay the same price as adults.<br>A used baby seat is charged as a regular seat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 style=\"color:#0073aa; font-size: 20px;\">\ud83d\ude95 Taxi French side (Saint-Martin)<\/h2>\n<p>Taxis on the French side of the island also do not have meters, but they follow an established fare chart. Unfortunately, we do not have detailed information on fares on the French side or any valid taxi service number in 2025. However, you can ask locals, hotel staff or other travelers for information on local taxi services.<\/p>\n\n<h2 style=\"color:#0073aa; font-size: 20px;\">\u2705 General tips for booking a taxi on the island of Sint-Maarten:<\/h2>\n<div style=\"background:#f9f9f9; padding: 15px; border-left: 4px solid #0073aa; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n  <ul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin: 0;\">\n    <li> Always ask the price in advance.<\/li>\n    <li> Don\u2019t hesitate to negotiate the price if you&#8217;re in a group.<\/li>\n    <li> Make sure the driver has a government-issued fare sheet, as required by local law.<\/li>\n    <li> If you need a receipt, don\u2019t forget to ask the driver.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Taxis are generally available outside airports, near hotels, popular beaches, and tourist attractions. If you\u2019re having trouble finding one, ask the staff at your hotel for help.<\/p>\n\n<p>Although Sint-Maarten is a small island, taxi fares can vary slightly between Dutch and French taxis. However, all taxis serve the entire island.<\/p>\n\n<p>Finally, don\u2019t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or if you had a bad experience with a taxi. We want to ensure that your stay on the island of St-Maarten is pleasant and worry-free.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>We hope this information will help you book a taxi with confidence during your stay on the island of St-Maarten. Enjoy your stay and discover all that this beautiful island has to offer!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666;\"><em>*Please note that the mentioned fares are subject to change over time. It is always recommended to check current fares with taxi drivers or local authorities before boarding.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a taxi on the island of Sint-Maarten ? 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