How Much Does It Cost to Get from Pointe-a-Pitre Airport to Your Hotel

Guadeloupe uses the euro, which simplifies budgeting for European visitors. Transport costs are regulated but not cheap — this is France, after all, just with better weather.

How taxi pricing works

Taxis at Pointe-a-Pitre Airport use a zone-based fare system rather than meters. The fares are posted at the airport and set by local regulation. This means you know the price before getting in, which eliminates meter anxiety. However, it also means there is no negotiating a lower price for a shorter distance within the same zone.

Fares by destination

Here are the standard daytime taxi fares from the airport in 2026:

• Pointe-a-Pitre center: 20-30 EUR
• Les Abymes (nearby): 15-25 EUR
• Le Gosier: 30-45 EUR
• Sainte-Anne: 55-75 EUR
• Saint-Francois: 65-85 EUR
• Le Moule: 45-60 EUR
• Petit-Bourg: 35-50 EUR
• Bouillante / Malendure: 80-110 EUR
• Deshaies: 90-120 EUR
• Basse-Terre city: 70-95 EUR
• Trois-Rivieres: 70-95 EUR

These are daytime rates. Between 7 PM and 7 AM, and on Sundays and public holidays, a surcharge of approximately 40% applies. A 50 EUR daytime ride becomes 70 EUR at night.

Private transfer pricing

Pre-booked transfers are typically priced as flat rates, competitive with daytime taxi fares and often cheaper than nighttime taxi rates. Typical transfer costs:

• To Pointe-a-Pitre / Le Gosier: 25-45 EUR
• To Sainte-Anne / Saint-Francois: 60-90 EUR
• To Basse-Terre destinations: 80-130 EUR

The flat rate includes meet-and-greet, luggage help, and no time-of-day surcharges. For evening arrivals, transfers are frequently cheaper than taxis once the nighttime markup applies.

Rental car costs

If you are renting a car (which many Guadeloupe visitors do), expect to pay 30-60 EUR per day for a basic vehicle during regular season and 50-80 EUR per day during peak season (December-April). Factor in fuel and insurance. The advantage is that you pay once for transport flexibility throughout your entire stay.

Cost comparison for common scenarios

Solo traveler to Le Gosier (daytime): Taxi 35 EUR, Transfer 30-40 EUR. Nearly identical.

Couple to Sainte-Anne (evening): Taxi 85-105 EUR (with night surcharge), Transfer 65-85 EUR. The transfer saves money.

Family of 4 to Deshaies: Taxi 125-170 EUR (night), Transfer 100-130 EUR. Transfer saves money and provides a vehicle suited to luggage.

Tips for managing costs

If you are heading to a distant destination, a pre-booked transfer almost always offers better value than a nighttime taxi. For nearby destinations during the day, a taxi is straightforward and fairly priced. If you are staying more than a few days and want to explore, a rental car is the most economical option overall despite the higher upfront cost.