Getting around
High
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: pineapplesbelize.com, thoroughlytravel.com
Overall7.7/10Easier to get around than about 75% of cities
Good to know
Good to Know
- Taxi fares are not metered, so confirm rates before starting the ride.
- San Pedro barely has cars; locals and visitors move by golf cart, bicycle, or on foot along sand streets.
- Belize's currency is pegged at BZ$2 = US$1, a stable fixed rate since 1978.
- No Uber or Lyft available; use hotel front desk or phone calls to arrange taxis and transport.
- Taxis are readily available throughout San Pedro.
Bicycles
- Description
- Bikes are a popular option for shorter distances and a more leisurely pace.
Local Taxis
- Availability
- Readily available; must negotiate fare before ride (unmetered)
- Notes
- No rideshare app operates in Belize; Uber withdrew in 2017. Hotels and restaurants will call a taxi with a single message; that phone call is Belize's dispatch system.
Pricing
Within Downtown San Pedro (Short Distances)
- Within Downtown San Pedro (Short Distances)
- BZD 16
Further South (Past Victoria House Resort Area)
- Further South (Past Victoria House Resort Area)
- BZD 30
North of the Bridge
- North Of The Bridge
- BZD 70
Walkability
- Getting Around Tier
- high
- Getting Around Tier Rationale
- Downtown San Pedro is highly walkable with compact streets; for island-wide access, reliable golf cart rentals and taxis (non-metered but readily available) supplement walking, though no rideshare app operates in Belize.
- Description
- San Pedro is a very walkable town, with most restaurants, local shops, bars, and attractions located close together, especially in the downtown core. The main streets—Barrier Reef Drive and Pescador Drive—are pedestrian-friendly. The main traffic consists of golf carts and bicycles, making walking generally safe and enjoyable within the town.
Scooter Rentals
- Availability
- Limited availability; a few operators exist
- Example Pricing
- BZD 80
- Notes
- Scooters allow visitors to explore the island in an alternative to golf carts, which dominate the town. Electric scooters have battery range of 20+ miles and travel at approximately 18-25 MPH.
Golf Cart Rentals
- Typical Daily Rate Note
- Specific rates not provided in current sources; prices vary seasonally
- Description
- Golf carts are the primary mode of transportation on the island, convenient and easy to drive for navigating San Pedro's narrow streets. Rentals are typically available by the hour, day, or week; prices vary based on season and cart size (2-seater, 4-seater, or 6-seater).
Water Taxis Ferries
- Reliability
- SPBE ferries are safe; all vessels are modern and crew are experienced in passenger safety.
Belize City To San Pedro
- Operators
- San Pedro Belize Express operates ferries; tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Pricing Range
- BZD 60
Budget estimate; confirmed range USD $29–45
- Journey Time Minutes
- 90
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
Sources cited for this category
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.