Getting Around
Land
Car Hire
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There are no buses on the island but you can hire a jeep or car. Drive on the right. Johnson’s Rent A Car, at Juliana’s Guest House, Windwardside, T62469, F62389; Scout’s Place Car Rental, Windwardside, T62205, F62388; Caralfan Rent A Car Saba, T/F62575, Email: cara...@mailcity.com Doing it through a hotel can cost you US$10 more. Hitchhiking is safe, very easy and a common means of getting about. Alternatively you can walk. It is about 1½ hrs hike from the airport to Windwardside, through different scenery, vegetation and climate.
Taxi
There are taxis at the airport and a few others around the island:
- Wilfred, T62238
- Garvis, T62358
- Billy, T62262
- Evelyn, T63292
- Anthony, T62378
- Manny, T63328
- Wayne, T62277
They can be hired for tours round the island (US$40) and the drivers are knowledgeable guides. Some are also fishermen or hotel owners, so they can be valuable contacts.
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