Taxi Rates in Tonga
How much does a taxi cost in Tonga? Taxis offer a fairly affordable way to get around the islands of Tongatapu and Vava’u’s main island and causeway-connected islands. They’ll get you from A to B, just like a taxi anywhere in the world. In this guide to taxi fares in Tonga, we’ve listed some of the typical taxi prices experienced on the most popular routes. As for ‘Eua, Ha’apai and The Niuas, note that there are no taxi services on these islands.
For more taxi talk, check out The Guide to Taxis in Tonga.
5 Tips for Taking the Taxi in Tonga
- Registered taxis in Tonga have a “T” at the beginning of their registration plate
- Ask the going rate for your trip before getting in the taxi, as most taxis in Tonga don’t use meters
- Taxis do not operate on Sundays (unless booked before Sunday)
- Taxi drivers can be hired for full-day sightseeing
- There is no Uber in Tonga.
For more details on each tip, as well as more travel advice, see the 10 Things to Know About Taxis in Tonga.
© TongaPocketGuide.comTaxi Prices on Tongatapu
Some taxis on Tongatapu use meters to determine a fare, while many don’t. In most cases, a flat fare is agreed upon before setting off, which often means you can get taxis in Tonga for a reasonable price. There is the temptation, however, for taxi drivers to overcharge palangi (foreigners) so it’s good to have a rough idea of a fair price before agreeing to a ride.
All of the below taxi rates are approximate, one-way and are for a taxi load (not per person). It’s best to ask taxi prices before agreeing to a rate so you know what you’re expecting.
Fares you might encounter in Tongatapu include:
- First kilometre: TOP$3.50-$4.10
Continuous km: TOP$1.20-1.40/km - Fua’amotu Airport – Nuku’alofa: TOP$50
- Fua’amotu Airport International Terminal – Domestic Terminal: TOP$5
- Around Nuku’alofa: TOP$5-$10
- Nuku’alofa – ‘Anahulu Cave (central east coast): TOP$40-$50
- Nuku’alofa – Ha’amonga ‘a Maui (Niutoua) – TOP$75
- Nuku’alofa – Ha’atafu (west coast): TOP$150
- Day hire/tour: TOP$300
Note that taxi fares are likely to be around 10% more between the hours of 7 pm and 7 am.
Learn more about transport in Tongatapu in the 10 Ways to Get to (& Around) Tongatapu. Plus, learn more about hiring taxi drivers for day tours and sightseeing in our guide to Hiring a Driver in Tonga.
© TongaPocketGuide.comTaxi Prices in Vava’u
Taxis in Vava’u typically have set rates between certain destinations, where rates have been recommended by the Labour & Commerce Department.
All of the below taxi rates are approximate, one-way and are for a taxi load. It’s best to ask taxi prices before agreeing to a rate so you know what you’re expecting.
- Lupepauʻu Airport – Neiafu: TOP$40-$50
- Lupepauʻu Airport – Toula Village (Hakula Lodge, Billfish Apartments): TOP$50-$60
- Lupepauʻu Airport – ‘Utungake Island (Tongan Beach Resort, Mystic Sands): TOP$50-$70
- Lupepau’u Airport – Talihau (Lucky’s Beach Houses): TOP$75
- Neiafu – ‘Utungake Island: TOP$40-$50
- Neiafu – Talihau: TOP$50-$60
- Neiafu – ‘Ene’io Botanical Gardens: TOP$40-$50
- Neiafu – Pangai: TOP$40-$50
- Neiafu – Mt Talau – TOP$7-$10
- Neiafu – ‘Utula’aina Lookout – TOP$50-$60
- Hourly rate: TOP$80
- Day tours: TOP$400-$600
Find out more about transport in Vava’u in the 10 Ways to Get to (& Around) Vava’u. Plus, learn more about hiring taxi drivers for day tours and sightseeing in our guide to Hiring a Driver in Tonga.
More About Taxi Fares in Tonga
That’s it for our guide to taxi fares in Tonga. For more on the subject, check out these insightful guides:
- The Complete Guide to Taxis in Tonga
- 10 Things to Know About Taxis in Tonga
- The Guide to Hiring a Driver in Tonga
Finally, be sure to bookmark our Tonga Transport Guide: 10 Ways to Get Around Tonga for even more transport tips. Plus, get budgeting advice from the Tonga Travel Budget: How Much Does a Trip to Tonga Cost?
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