Transportation in Honiara

Honiara's transport scene is built around shared minibuses (marked "PMV") that run the main coastal road and a handful of cross-town routes. They're cheap, leave when full, and stop anywhere along the road, wave and hop in, shout when you want out. Taxis are the moderate option: plentiful at hotels and the central market. But always agree on the fare before the door shuts, meters aren't used. For a splurge, hotel shuttles or pre-arranged cars give air-conditioned quiet but cost several times a bus fare. First-time visitors should keep small coins handy for PMV drivers and note that services thin out after dark. If you're out late, negotiate a taxi while you're still in a well-lit spot. The airport sits about 11 km east of town: an official taxi rank sits just outside arrivals and is the simplest door-to-door choice, set the price before loading bags. Some hotels run their own shuttles, so check when you book; otherwise, the taxi queue is your safest bet.