Getting a taxi from Zanzibar Airport
After landing on the island of Zanzibar, getting to your hotel as quickly and safely as possible, so you can start relaxing, is a must. That’s why using a direct door-to-door Zanzibar Airport taxi is the best way to travel.
The white airport taxis can be found 24/7 at the Zanzibar Airport taxi rank and offer seamless rides into the city and beyond. You can reach Stone Town in just 15 minutes in an airport taxi in Zanzibar, or travel to the popular town of Nungwi in 1 hour and 30 minutes.
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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 AIRPORT TO STONE TOWN | 13 € | 13 € | 15 MIN |
| FROM AIRPORT TO MATEMWI | 61 € | 61 € | 1 HR 20 MIN |
| FROM AIRPORT TO NUNGWI | 57 € | 57 € | 1 HR 30 MIN |
| FROM AIRPORT TO SPICE FARMS | 45 € | 45 € | 40 MIN |
| FROM AIRPORT TO JOZANI FOREST | 50 € | 50 € | 1 HR |
What does a Zanzibar Airport taxi cost?
There’s no fixed Zanzibar Airport taxi price, nor are they fitted with taximeters. Your driver will choose a fare based on your destination and the time of day, usually resulting in higher fares for tourists. If you’re comfortable, feel free to haggle with your driver, or simply move onto a different taxi if you don’t like the fare.
The average Zanzibar Airport taxi cost to Stone Town will be $15 (€13), but this fare will change at your driver’s discretion.
To avoid any price spikes or uncomfortable conversations with the local drivers, you can also pre-book your airport taxi in Zanzibar with a private company such as Welcome Pickups to enjoy fixed, all-inclusive fares that can be paid before you land.
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Where is the Zanzibar Airport taxi rank?
Zanzibar Airport has two terminals, one for domestic and one for international flights. Both of these terminals share a dedicated Zanzibar Airport taxi rank that is located just outside the main passenger terminal building. The white taxis are available 24 hours a day, however, during peak travel times, there may be up to a 15 minute wait for an available car.
To avoid these frustrating wait times, you can also pre-book a transfer and enjoy a personalized meet-and-greet inside the Arrivals Hall, with zero waiting.
Zanzibar Airport taxi tips
- A standard taxi from Zanzibar Airport can take up to 4 passengers and their luggage, if it can fit in the trunk.
- Tourists are often given a higher Zanzibar Airport taxi price, so feel free to haggle with your driver if this happens.
- You can’t pay for your Zanzibar Airport taxi by credit card, you will need to bring cash in the local currency or USD to pay your driver.
- Taking a Zanzibar Airport taxi is safe if you use an official taxi from the airport rank. Ensure your driver has a clear ID on display and a taxi number on the vehicle.
- Tipping your driver by rounding up your fare is a nice gesture, but not obligatory.
- Pre-booking your Zanzibar Airport taxi service with a trusted company such as Welcome Pickups will guarantee on-time pickups, English-speaking drivers, all-inclusive pricing, and 24-hour customer support.
Getting from Zanzibar Airport to your hotel
Although you can take a local dala dalas bus to your hotel in Stone Town, they are notoriously hot, cramped and have zero luggage space. Plus, once you reach Stone Town, you will have to navigate the city streets to your hotel. To enjoy a more relaxing and private ride to start your vacation, why not take a Zanzibar Airport taxi to your hotel?
This private and air conditioned ride will take just 15 minutes, and your driver will drop you off at the very door of your accommodation with all of your luggage, no matter how large.