Getting Around Bora Bora
The best way to get around Bora Bora is by bike, especially when you consider that the entire island only takes four hours to traverse. Rental cars are another option, but they cost significantly more than a rental bicycle. The local bus system, Le Truck, is notoriously unpredictable, and taxis are quite expensive. To get to Bora Bora, most travelers fly into Bora Bora Airport (BOB), also known as Motu Mute Airport. You'll find this airport on a small islet called Motu Mute, just north of the main island.
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The humble two-wheeler is our favorite mode of transportation in Bora Bora. The island is small enough to traverse in an afternoon, and with a bicycle, you can travel it at your own pace. Many resorts rent bikes out to guests or offer them complimentary ones. Prices are typically around $15 USD a day. |
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Car |
There are several car rental companies on Bora Bora: Europcar, Avis, Bora Bora Tours, and Fare Piti Rent-a-Car. If you'd rather scoot than drive, you can also rent a moped from both Bora Bora Tours and Fare Piti Rent-a-Car. You can rent cars at the airport or at several resorts (like Club Med and the Hotel InterContinental Le Moana) throughout Bora Bora. |
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Le Truck |
The local bus system, Le Truck, is a tad unreliable to say the least. But it's one of the most economical ways to travel around the small island. You can hail the buses from the coastal road, and you'll find that they encircle the island. |
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Taxi |
Taxis and water taxis can take you just about anywhere in Bora Bora. But they are expensive; some sources say a mere 10-minute ride will run at least about 1,817 CPF (around $20 USD). As for water taxis, those are about five-times more costly. A two-person ride can run in the neighborhood of 8,500 CPF (roughly $95 USD). |
Entry & Exit Requirements
To visit French Polynesia, you'll need a U.S. passport valid for six months beyond the duration of your trip. If you're planning to stay in the country for more than 90 days, you'll also need to acquire a visa. For more information, visit the U.S. State Department's website.
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