BVI taxi fares from Terrance B. Lettsome Airport are government-regulated, which makes pricing more transparent than many Caribbean islands.
Standard taxi rates from EIS
Rates are per person for shared taxis (safari-style vehicles). As of 2026:
Fixed-price private transfer
EIS Tortola City Center
From€75for 2 passengers
4 passengers: €105 per vehicle, about €26 per person
- Fixed price, no meter
- Flight tracked
- 60 min free waiting
- Driver meets you at arrivals
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup
Cheapest to dearest, the schedule runs roughly: Trellis Bay / Beef Island (minutes from the terminal), then East End (Fat Hogs Bay, Long Look), then Road Town centre, then Cane Garden Bay and the West End / Soper's Hole ferry terminal on the far side of the island. Read the posted fare for your destination — it's quoted per person, and each of you pays less as the party grows.
Those are daytime rates. After 6 PM, expect a surcharge of 25-50% on top of the listed fare.
Private transfer costs
A pre-booked private vehicle costs $30-60 to Road Town and $45-80 to the West End. Unlike shared taxis, you pay for the vehicle — so for couples or families, this can actually be cheaper per person than individual taxi fares.
What affects the price
- Time of day: Night surcharge applies after 6 PM.
- Number of passengers: Shared taxis charge per person. Private transfers charge per vehicle.
- Luggage: Standard luggage is included. Oversized items like surfboards or dive gear may incur a small extra charge.
- Destination: The further west you go on Tortola, the more you pay.
Ferry costs to add on
If you are heading to another island, add the ferry fare — check the ferry operator's current price for Road Town to Virgin Gorda or Jost Van Dyke. The taxi fare to the ferry dock is separate.
Tips
- Carry cash in USD. Many drivers do not take cards.
- The rate sheet is posted at the taxi stand — check it before boarding.
- For groups of 4+, a private transfer is usually the better deal.
- Ask your hotel if pickup is included in your booking before paying for separate transport.
Bottom line
Budget for the posted per-person government rate for a taxi to Road Town, or $30-60 total for a private transfer. The BVI is not a cheap destination, and transport prices reflect that — but at least they are predictable.
When a private transfer from EIS is the right choice
- Three or more people: a 4-seat car to Tortola City Center is from €105, about €26 per person, usually level with or below separate public-transport tickets once you count the walk, the wait and the last mile with bags.
- Going to a specific address rather than the main station: the car goes to the door, so the public-transport fare is not the whole cost of the trip.
- Arriving tired or late: the driver waits at arrivals with your name, included for 60 minutes after landing.
EIS → Tortola City Center from €75Fixed price, flight tracked, free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup.