All taxi drivers must be licensed with the Transport Authority. It is against the law for a taxi driver to charge a passenger more than the prescribed fare.
Licensed taxi operators are stationed after you exit the Arrivals Hall of the airport. We do not have touts at the airport. To request a taxi, go to the official taxi stall after you walk outside from the Arrivals Hall, and advise the official where you need to go. They will give you a fare ticket and advise you which taxi operator is available. The fare ticket comes in two parts – the first part is yours to keep (which serves as your receipt), and the other part is for the taxi operator – and it will show you how much you owe the taxi operator at the end of the journey. The price shown on the ticket will be in Barbados Dollars, but you may also pay in US dollars if you wish, at an exchange rate of USD $1 = $2. If you do not have cash on you, there is an ATM in the Arrivals Hall just after baggage reclaim if you wish to withdraw local currency before you leave the airport building. [1]
If you prefer to use a service similar to Uber and want to pay by card, you may also consider using pickUP Barbados (available for iOS and Android), which works with licensed taxi operators.
Rates effective January 7th, 2023 pursuant to the Road Traffic (Amendment) Regulations, 2023.
[1] You may be charged a fee to withdraw cash from ATMs in Barbados, such as foreign transaction fees. Check with your local bank for more information.
Yes, but some of the buses are quite small and may not be practical if you have large luggage. If you wish to use public transport, there is a bus shelter just beyond the airport car park. Our island is very safe, and visitors are warmly welcome to use our public transport system.
All buses charge a fixed fee of $3.50 per person, regardless of the distance. If you need to catch a connecting bus, the fee is payable again.
Public service vehicles operated by the Transport Board (such as large blue buses) accept only Barbados Dollars, but most private sector minibuses and route taxis also accept US dollars at an exchange rate of $2 = USD $1.
Don't hesitate to ask someone if you are not sure which bus you need to catch.
Learn more about using public transport in Barbados.
Note: Persons aged 65 or over are entitled to free bus journeys on Transport Board buses (presentation of Barbados ID required).