Taxis are available just outside the Providenciales Airport arrivals area, making them one of the easiest ways to reach Grace Bay, Turtle Cove, Long Bay and other popular areas of Turks and Caicos. You can take a taxi after landing or book in advance if you want a fixed fare, flight tracking and a vehicle ready for your arrival.
Can I book a taxi in advance at Providenciales Airport?
Yes, you can pre-book a taxi or private transfer online instead of joining the airport queue. Enter your flight number, arrival time, passenger count and destination when you book, since the companies track your flight to be ready when you land. A pre-booked private transfer costs more than the shared airport taxi, but it means a set price and a vehicle waiting for you.
What information do I need to book a taxi at Providenciales Airport?
You must fill out the online reservation form completely with the following information: your full name, contact information, flight number and arrival time, number of passengers, amount of luggage, arrival address, and any special requests. If you have any special needs, such as a child seat or wheelchair access, you must indicate this information during the reservation. You can find out the taxi fare during the reservation. You make your payment online.
What are taxi rates to hotels in Turks and Caicos?
Airport taxi fares are set by the Turks and Caicos government and quoted for two people, with each extra passenger charged about half fare and a small fee for extra bags. To the Grace Bay area the fare runs about $28 to $34 for two, Turtle Cove around $25 to $30, and Long Bay resorts like the Shore Club about $45 to $50. A family of four therefore pays more than the two-person figure, so confirm the total before you set off.
Do taxi prices increase during high season in Turks and Caicos?
No, standard taxi fares do not surge in high season. They are set by the Turks and Caicos government under a fixed rate schedule, so a Grace Bay run costs the same in January as in September. What can vary is availability: at busy arrival times you may share a van or wait a little longer, and if you want a private vehicle for a big group it is worth booking ahead. Some drivers quote above the official rate, so agree on the total first.
How far is Grace Bay Beach from Providenciales Airport?
Grace Bay Beach is about a 15 to 20 minute taxi ride from the airport, depending on your resort. Once you are based in Grace Bay, many hotels sit within walking distance of the beach and snorkeling spots like Coral Gardens and Smith’s Reef, and short taxi hops around the area to Regent Village, Saltmills Plaza and the restaurants run roughly $10 to $20.
Chalk Sound, with its turquoise water and tiny islets, is actually much closer, about a 15 minute drive southwest of the airport. Fares to outlying spots like this run higher than the short distance suggests, since the driver is unlikely to pick up a return fare, so agree on the total before you go.