Office Address
Rodney Bay, St. Lucia
Phone Number
+1 7584602257
Email Address
info@tripcarib.com
Rodney Bay, St. Lucia
+1 7584602257
info@tripcarib.com
St Lucia taxi rates are set by route rather than by meter, quoted per vehicle for 1 to 3 passengers, and agreed before you ride. Below are real 2026 prices for every route visitors take. Two rules matter: agree the fare before you get in, and confirm whether the price is in US or EC dollars.
Prices are for licensed taxis, per vehicle for 1 to 3 passengers. Many drivers add about $25 to $30 per person for larger groups.
| Route from UVF | Typical price (USD) | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Vieux Fort town | $15 to $20 | 10 to 15 min |
| Laborie | $25 to $35 | 20 min |
| Choiseul / Tet Rouge | $50 to $60 | 40 to 45 min |
| Soufriere and the Pitons | $70 to $85 | 45 to 60 min |
| Marigot Bay | $80 to $90 | 60 to 75 min |
| Castries | $85 to $100 | 60 to 75 min |
| Rodney Bay | $90 to $100 | 75 to 90 min |
| Gros Islet / Cap Estate | $90 to $105 | 80 to 90 min |
On top of the fare, some drivers add a night or holiday surcharge or a waiting fee if your flight is late, so agree the full price before your bags go in the car.
Landing at UVF? With TripCarib, the price you see when you book is the price you pay: no surcharges on arrival, your driver waiting in arrivals with your name on a sign, and your flight tracked. From $83, and round trips save up to 10%. See your price
Prefer to land with your ride already sorted? A pre-booked transfer fixes your price before you fly, tracks your flight, and has your driver waiting in arrivals with your name on a sign. See what to confirm before booking.
| Route from SLU | Typical price (USD) | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Castries city | $10 to $15 | 5 to 10 min |
| Rodney Bay | $20 to $30 | 15 to 20 min |
| Cap Estate | $25 to $35 | 20 to 25 min |
| Marigot Bay | $35 to $45 | 25 to 30 min |
| Soufriere | $80 to $95 | 75 to 90 min |
Not sure which airport you land at? Check UVF or SLU.
| Route | Typical price (USD) | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Rodney Bay to Castries | $25 to $30 | 20 to 30 min |
| Rodney Bay to Gros Islet | $10 to $15 | 5 to 10 min |
| Rodney Bay to Marigot Bay | $40 to $50 | 40 min |
| Rodney Bay to Soufriere | $80 to $95 | 90 min |
| Castries to Marigot Bay | $25 to $35 | 25 min |
| Castries to Soufriere | $70 to $85 | 60 to 75 min |
| Cruise port to Reduit Beach | $25 to $30 | 25 min |
Anything involving Soufriere is a long drive from the north, which is why most visitors do that area as a day tour instead of a taxi run.
Fares are per vehicle, not per person. Four people split one price.
There are no meters. Rates are set by route and quoted upfront. Agree the fare before the wheels move.
Confirm the currency. One US dollar is about 2.70 EC. When someone says "eighty", ask which.
Look for blue TX plates. That means licensed and insured.
There is no Uber. Ride-hailing apps do not operate here, so there is no app price to compare against.
Late night and pre-dawn pickups sometimes carry a surcharge. Groups of five or more move to a van at a higher vehicle rate. Waiting time is chargeable, so agree it upfront. Round trips booked with the same driver are usually negotiable.
For airport runs after a long flight, a pre-booked transfer means a fixed price, a driver waiting for you, and nothing to arrange when you land. For short local hops, taxis win on convenience. For a full week, run the numbers against a rental, which we did in rent a car or take taxis.
If you find a driver you like, keep them. Our guide to finding a reliable driver explains how.
How much is a taxi from UVF to Rodney Bay? $90 to $100 US per vehicle for 1 to 3 passengers with a licensed taxi, for a 75 to 90 minute drive. With TripCarib it is $132 fixed, confirmed before you land.
Are St Lucia taxis metered? No. Fares are set by route and agreed before you ride.
Do taxis take US dollars? Yes, and most tourist fares are quoted in USD. Confirm the currency anyway.
Are taxis expensive in St Lucia? Long airport routes cost real money because they are long mountain drives. The fare covers the whole vehicle, so it splits well.
Can I pay by card? Assume cash for street taxis. With TripCarib you book online in a minute and pay your driver in cash, in US dollars, on the day.
Do I tip? Ten to fifteen percent for good service is appreciated, never demanded.
Agree the fare, confirm the currency, check for the blue TX plate. Those three habits cover every taxi ride on the island.
Get a fixed transfer price now and skip the negotiation entirely.
