Taking a Belize Airport taxi
Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport is the main airport serving international travelers in Belize and the fifth busiest airport in Central America, so choosing the right transportation from the airport is a must. To avoid the crowds and having to pack yourself into a busy public bus, we suggest taking a fast and private Belize Airport taxi. There are many different companies operating from the airport, so you can catch a taxi with ease, no matter what time of day you land.
The air-conditioned taxis operate 24 hours a day from the dedicated Belize Airport taxi rank and provide direct transfers into the city center and beyond. It will take around 20 minutes to reach your hotel in the center of Belize City, while a journey to the historical town of San Ignacio will take 90 minutes by taxi. For a door-to-door journey that will leave you feeling completely relaxed and stress-free, taking a taxi from Belize Airport is the best option.
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How much does a taxi cost?
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| FROM BELIZE AIRPORT TO BELIZE CITY CENTER | 30 € | 30 € | 20 MIN |
| FROM BELIZE AIRPORT TO SAN IGNACIO | 150 € | 150 € | 90 MIN |
| FROM BELIZE AIRPORT TO PLACENCIA | 200 € | 200 € | 159 MIN |
| FROM BELIZE AIRPORT TO WATER TAXI TERMINAL | 35 € | 35 € | 35 MIN |
| FROM BELIZE AIRPORT TO HOTELS | 30 € | 30 € | 20 MIN |
What are the Belize Airport taxi rates?
There are no fixed Belize Airport taxi rates, nor do the local drivers use a taximeter. The cost of your journey will be determined by the driver, based on the number of passengers and your destination. As there are many different Belize City taxi companies operating out of the airport, each one will set its own fares and regulations.
Having said this, you can expect to pay an average fare of €30 (BZD 65) for the 14.7 km journey from Belize Airport to Belize City. If you’re heading to the Water Taxi Terminal in Belize, your driver will charge you an average of €35 (BDZ 70) for the 35-minute journey.
The fares given by Belize Airport taxi drivers are for up to 4 passengers, if you’re traveling in a larger group, you will need a specialized minivan, which will cost extra. There may also be additional charges for things such as excess luggage, traveling during public holidays, and traveling to large resorts.
For the peace of mind that comes with a fixed fare that won’t change, you can also pre-book your rides with a private company such as Welcome Pickups. Welcome offers all-inclusive rates that can be pre-paid before you even step foot off the plane in Belize.
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Where is the Belize Airport taxi rank?
There’s a single-passenger terminal at Belize City Airport that accepts both international and domestic travel. The Belize Airport taxi rank can be found just outside of this terminal building. After collecting your luggage, you will head out of the Arrivals Hall and will see large yellow signs saying “Airport Taxi”, follow these signs to your left and you will see the long line of taxis waiting in front of you. Although taxis are available 24 hours a day from the rank, you may have up to a 15-minute wait for an available taxi during peak travel times.
If waiting around in the hot Belize sun isn’t for you, you can always pre-book your ride from the airport with Welcome Pickups and enjoy a guaranteed on-time pickup every time.
Belize Airport taxi tips
- Be sure to agree on a price with your driver before beginning your journey to avoid any nasty surprises once you reach your hotel.
- Belize Airport taxi drivers may increase their fares is they know your accommodation is in a large resort.
- Not all Belize Airport taxi drivers speak English, be sure to write down your hotel’s address or show them it’s location on Google Maps.
- You can’t often pay for your Belize Airport taxi by credit card. Keep cash in Belezian Dollars with you to pay for your ride from the airport.
- You can also pay for your taxi form Belize City Airport in USD, however, this may work out more expensive as the exchange rates won’t be favourable.
- Tipping for your Belize Airport taxi service isn’t common or expected. Belize taxi drivers usually work for themselves and charge fairly high rates to begin with.
- To ensure your Belize Airport taxi is safe, only take rides from the official taxi rank. Don’t accept rides from the sellers inside the airport or immediately outside the Arrivals Hall doors.
- Pre-booking your taxi from Belize Airport with a private company such as Welcome Pickups will guarantee on-time pickups, English-speaking drivers, all-inclusive pricing, and 24-hour customer support.
Taking a Belize Airport taxi to your hotel
Being the country’s main international airport, Belize City Airport can get quite busy during peak hours; waiting in long queues for public transport or getting on a crowded bus while carrying multiple pieces of luggage, is not the ideal way to start your trip.
On the other hand, using a Belize Airport taxi service is a quick, safe, and stress-free way to get directly from the curb of the airport to the door of our hotel. You won’t have to worry about dragging your luggage around the city streets or trying to keep your personal belongings safe on a crowded bus with a private Belize Airport taxi ride.