Taxis & Rideshare in Port-au-Prince (2026) - Grab, Uber & More

Taxis & Rideshare in Port-au-Prince (2026) - Grab, Uber & More

Taxis and rideshare in Port-au-Prince: local taxi apps, Uber, Grab, typical fares, and tips for safe, affordable rides around Haiti.

Port-au-Prince relies almost entirely on local taxis for point-to-point rides. There is no Grab or other international rideshare platform operating in the city. Taxis are plentiful at the airport, outside major hotels, and along busy downtown streets. But they are rarely marked with a company logo or roof light. Instead, look for sedans with a red license plate and a small "Taxi" placard in the windshield. Hailing is done by simply raising your hand. Drivers will stop if they have space. Fares are negotiated before you get in, state your destination, agree on a price, and confirm the currency (Haitian gourde or U.S. dollars). Most drivers speak basic French or Haitian Creole, so having your destination written down or shown on a map app helps avoid confusion. For comfort and reliability, hotel or restaurant staff can call a trusted driver who will meet you at the door. This is the preferred option after dark or when carrying luggage. If you need flexibility during the day, street taxis are convenient for short hops around Pétion-Ville or downtown. But expect to share the ride if the driver picks up additional passengers. There is no app-based booking, so keep the driver's phone number if you plan to make multiple stops. Always check current rates in the booking widget below before negotiating, and carry small bills to simplify payment.

Safety Tips

Look for taxis with red license plates and a clearly displayed operator name on the door, unlicensed tap-taps and private cars rarely have both.

Most Port-au-Prince taxis lack meters, so agree on the fare in gourdes before you get in. If the driver refuses, choose another cab.

Locals rely on the rideshare apps Uber and Yango, book through the app to get a photo of the driver and car and to keep a digital trip record.

If you're traveling alone after dark, sit in the back seat, share your live location via WhatsApp with someone you trust, and ask the driver to stick to well-lit main routes like Delmas or Route de Tabarre.

Common Scams to Avoid

Drivers refuse to use the meter or claim it is broken, then demand an inflated flat fare at the end of the ride. Agree on a price before entering the vehicle or insist on finding another taxi that will use the meter.

Taxis without official markings pick up passengers at Toussaint Louverture International Airport and charge several times the normal city-center rate. Use only the official airport taxi queue outside arrivals or pre-arrange transport through your hotel.

Drivers take unnecessarily long routes through heavy traffic, on the congested Route de Delmas, to run up the fare. Track your route on a map app and politely ask to use a more direct road if you notice major detours.