Turks & Caicos Islands Transport Options

Transport Options

There are international airports on Grand Turk (GDT) and Providenciales (PLS) and the national airline is Air Turks & Caicos (QW). There is a departure tax of US$40 with children under two being exempt.

There are also landing strips on Middle Caicos, North Caicos, South Caicos, Parrot Cay, Pine Cay and Salt Cay. The national airline runs a regular air-taxi service to all the inhabited islands, together with flights to Cap Haïtien, Nassau, Kingston and Puerto Plata. Charter flights and charter boats can also be arranged.

On the islands traffic drives on the left. Taxis are available at the airports however there is a limited supply and it is advised to negotiate the fare before leaving. Car hire is available from local firms on Providenciales, Grand Turk, and North, Middle and South Caicos and seatbelts are compulsory. To hire a car you will need a local licence which is available for a fee if you are holding a national driving licence or an International Driving Permit. There is a tax placed on all car rentals.

Always stay alert when driving on the roads as it is common for some drivers to drive on the wrong side of the road. Speed limits on the roads are 32kph in town and 64kph elsewhere. The majority of roads throughout the islands are sealed and in good condition. It is recommended to exercise extra care at night when driving on the roads and be careful of hazards such as road work, blind intersections and changes in road conditions that are generally unmarked. Signs and traffic signals are sparse.