Taxis & Rideshare in Saint Vincent (2026) - Grab, Uber & More
Taxis and rideshare in Saint Vincent: local taxi apps, Uber, Grab, typical fares, and tips for safe, affordable rides around Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Safety Tips
Look for taxis with an 'H' on the license plate and a taxi roof light, common unlicensed cars in Saint Vincent lack both.
Meters are not installed in Vincentian taxis. Agree on the fare in Eastern Caribbean dollars before you get in.
Locals use the rideshare app 'SVG Taxi', download it before arrival as it's the only widely accepted platform on the island.
At night or when traveling solo, book through SVG Taxi or have your hotel call a driver; street-hailing after dark is discouraged in Kingstown.
Common Scams to Avoid
Drivers quoting fares in Eastern Caribbean dollars but later insisting the price was in US dollars, always confirm the currency before you get in and ask for the fare in EC$.
Taxis without meters taking long, scenic detours through Kingstown backstreets, use a map app to track the route and politely ask the driver to take the main road.
At cruise-ship terminals, unofficial drivers posing as 'official port taxis' and charging double the standard rate, look for the official taxi-association badge on the windshield or book through the port's dispatcher booth.