Getting Around The Islands of Tahiti

Air

Domestic flights run by Air Tahiti (www.airtahiti.com) connecting Tahiti with neighbouring islands (Bora Bora, Huahine, Maupiti, Mo'orea and Raiatea) and remote archipelagos (Tuamotus East and North with Manihi, Rangiroa, Takapoto and Tikehau; Austral Islands of Rurutu and Tubuai; Marquesas Islands of Hiva Oa and Nuku Hiva).

Road

Side of the road

Car Hire

Major and local agencies hire out cars on the main islands.

Taxi

Taxis are available in Bora Bora, Huahine, Mo'orea, Raiatea and Tahiti.

Documentation

A national driving licence is sufficient to drive a rented car.

Rail

Water

There are inter-island connections on the many ferries, catamarans, copra boats and schooners that make regular trips throughout the islands. Daily connections exist between Bora Bora, Huahine, Mo'orea, Papeete and Raiatea. Yacht and sailboat charter is available at most of the major islands, with some come complete with a captain and crew.