Getting around
Very low
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: nauruair.com, wise.com
Overall1.1/10Among the 5% hardest cities to get around
Good to know
Good to Know
- Road infrastructure in Palau is limited; many roads lack footpaths, have narrow shoulders, and enforce a strict 40 km/h speed limit with restrictions on overtaking.
- Cash (US dollars) is essential for transportation and most payments, as many local services may not accept cards.
- Limited ATM availability outside of Koror, so bring sufficient USD cash from home.
- Taxis and hotel shuttle services are the primary mobility options from Palau International Airport (5 km from Koror).
Taxis
- Fares
- Pricing information not available in sources consulted.
- Availability
- Available at the airport and in Koror for transfers
Car Rental
- Availability
- Available at Palau International Airport and for independent travel
- Estimated Costs
- Pricing not found in sources consulted.
- Driving Notes
- Driving is on the right side of the road. National speed limit is 40 km/h. Overtaking slow vehicles is illegal. Many roads lack footpaths and shoulders. International driving license holders can rent.
Bike Rental
- Availability
- Not mentioned in sources consulted.
Walkability
- Overview
- Palau, particularly Koror, has extremely limited walkability. Roads often lack footpaths and have narrow or non-existent shoulders, making pedestrian travel difficult and potentially unsafe.
- Getting Around Tier
- Very low
- Getting Around Tier Rationale
- Public transit is minimal or non-existent; rideshare availability could not be verified in available sources; private car rental is the primary mobility option, making car-dependent travel necessary for most day-to-day movement.
Public Transit
- Fares
- Data not available in sources consulted.
- Availability
- No scheduled public transit system found in available sources; primary transit appears to be taxis and hotel shuttle services.
Scooter Motorcycle Rental
- Costs
- Not available.
- Availability
- Not mentioned in sources consulted.
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
Sources cited for this category
These are the sources cited in this walkability & transport research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.