Getting Around in Bora Bora
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The best way to get around Bora Bora is by bike, since the entire island only takes a few hours to travel across. Rental cars are another option, but they cost significantly more than a rental bicycle. The local bus system, Le Truck, is notoriously unpredictable and taxis are quite expensive.
To get to Bora Bora, most travelers fly into Bora Bora Airport also known as Motu Mute Airport. If you’re coming from the U.S., you’ll first stop at the Faa’a International Airport in Tahiti. Once you’ve cleared customs, you’ll hop on a 45-minute flight to Bora Bora Airport. You’ll find this airport on a small island called Motu Mute, just northwest of the main island, and you’ll have to take a quick boat ride to reach your final destination at Bora Bora’s Vaitape quay. Many resorts offer airport transportation; check with us to see if yours does before making arrangements.
Bike
This is a great mode of transportation in Bora Bora. The island is small enough (18 miles in circumference) to get around in an afternoon, and with a bicycle, you can travel it at your own pace. Car rental agencies, such as Europcar and Avis, also rent bikes for the equivalent of about $20 a day, or you can find a couple of bike-rental kiosks at Matira Beach. Your resort will also likely offer bikes for rent.
Car
There are several car rental companies on Bora Bora, including Europcar and Avis. We can help you rent a car (a cheaper option) or you can find car rental services at your resort. Some even rent bikes, as well as scooters and buggies.
Le Truck
The local bus system, Le Truck, is a tad unreliable, but it’s one of the most economical ways to travel around the small island. You can hail the buses from the coastal road, and you’ll find that they encircle the island.
Taxi
Taxis and water taxis can take you just about anywhere in Bora Bora, but they are expensive; a ride from Vaitape to the Matira Point hotel district can run from about 1,500 to 2,000 CFP ($15 to $20) depending on the time of day. If you’re staying on one of Bora Bora’s smaller motu and want to head over to the main island, you can call a water taxi, such as Dino’s Land & Water Taxi or Taxi Motu. Those can run about 2,500 CFP (or about $25). Your hotel will most likely offer island transportation as well.
