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Getting around in Saba

Air: 

There are STOL turboprop flights to St Eustatius, St Kitts and St Maarten from Saba.

Flight times: 

12 minutes to St Maarten.

Side of road: 
Right
Road quality: 

Saba has one road, 15km (9.5 miles) long that bisects the island from the airport to Fort Bay.

Car hire: 

Available in Windwardside. However driving may be difficult as Saba's roads are steep and driving conditions are often dangerous.

Taxi: 

Taxis are readily available on Saba and are the most popular way for travellers to get around aside from walking. Fares are fixed at government approved rates; there is a 25% increase for journeys after 9pm.

Documentation: 

A national driving licence is acceptable.

Getting around towns and cities: 

There is no public transport on the island and walking, hitching and taxis are the most popular option. Hitchhiking is common on Saba but travellers should still exercise caution. If walking, bear in mind that distances may not be far, but it will often involve walking up and down steep inclines, so it's important to wear the appropriate footwear.

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