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Taxi transportation can be a good option for travelers who will not be doing extensive traveling around Curaçao. Whether you are at the airport, your hotel, or in Willemstad, taxis can provide quick transportation.
Travelers staying in an all-inclusive resort and those not needing to travel very far on Curaçao may prefer to hail a taxi rather than rent a car. Taxis in Curaçao have license plates that are marked with the letters "TX." Taxis rates are unmetered, and drivers may have rate sheets available. Travelers should agree to a price with the taxi driver prior to beginning the journey. Quoted fares are priced for up to four passengers, allowing a group of four to obtain a taxi for a reasonable price. A trip from the airport to Willemstad will cost about $20(USD). The fare will be $15(USD) to many hotels,. A ride from one side of Willemstad to the other can cost about $8(USD). These fares are subject to change, so passengers should check on prices with taxi drivers.
A 25 percent surcharge will be added to taxi fares if there are more than four passengers or if it is past 11:00 p.m.. There can also be small fees for large or an excessive amount of luggage. Many taxi drivers can also act as tour guides and will take passengers to different parts of the island. These rates generally run from $20(USD) to $30(USD) an hour. Again, passengers should come to an agreement on the rate before beginning the tour. Tipping is not mandatory, but many travelers leave a 10 percent tip.
Taxis are easily found at the airport, most hotels, and the taxi stand in Punda in Willemstad. To contact the taxi office or to file a taxi complaint, call 599-9-869-0747.
Many travelers to Curaçao will want to venture beyond Willemstad to explore some of the various attractions on the island. Christoffel National Park and the Curaçao Seaquarium can be well worth the price of a taxi fare. Taxis can be a good way of getting from place to place if you just want to visit a few sites in Curaçao.
Visitors who rent bikes and scooters often find that getting around Curaçao is as easy as it is fun.
Buses offer an inexpensive and exciting way to travel through Curaçao
Follow local rules when leaving tips and gratuities in Curaçao.
