Taxi to Sunset Beach
From Seychelles International Airport it is 17.5 km, about 65 minutes by road. The fare is fixed per car, not per person, and agreed in writing before you travel.
- Super BudgetSuzuki Ertiga · 2 people · 2 cases€30
- ComfortBMW 5 Series · 3 people · 3 cases€35
- VanHyundai Staria or H1 · 5 people · 5 cases€55
- ExecutiveRange Rover Evoque · 3 people · 3 cases€100
- VIPPorsche Cayenne · 3 people · 3 cases€150
Same fixed fare back to the airport. No night rate. Pay the driver cash or card, or lock the car with a €5 deposit.
The ride to Sunset Beach
| From | Distance | Comfort | Super Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seychelles Airport (SEZ) | 17.5 km, about 65 minutes | €35 fixed | €30 fixed |
| Victoria ferry quay (Praslin, La Digue boats) | 8.2 km, about 35 minutes | €31 | €28 |
| Beau Vallon | 4.3 km, about 20 minutes | €26 | €25 |
Airport trips use fixed zone fares: Sunset Beach is in the north zone. Other trips are priced by road distance and confirmed in writing before you travel. The Van is €55 from the ferry quay, Executive €100 and VIP €150 flat. Drive times are Mapbox road times plus half again for island traffic, rounded up. Allow more at rush hour around Victoria.
At Sunset Beach
- What it is Small cove
- Time to allow 30 minutes to 1 hour
- Swimming Yes in calm weather, rocks for snorkelling
- Entry Free
- Facing West, towards Silhouette
- Facilities None on the sand, bring water
- Access Path beside the hotel
Local tip. Keep this one for the end of the day. In December to March check the swell first.
Getting back
This is a short stop. Most people keep the same car: tell us on WhatsApp how long you want and we quote the waiting or an hourly hire before you go.
Want to see more of the island the same day? Hire the car by the hour and the driver waits at each stop.
Taxi fares near Sunset Beach
Questions people ask
How much is a taxi from Seychelles Airport to Sunset Beach?
€35 per car in our Comfort car (BMW 5 Series, up to 3 people), €30 in Super Budget (Suzuki Ertiga, up to 2), €55 in the Van for up to 5, €100 Executive and €150 VIP. One way, per car, fixed before you travel.
How long is the drive from the airport to Sunset Beach?
About 65 minutes for 17.5 km by road in normal daytime traffic.
Is the taxi fare per person?
No. Every fare is per car, so four friends in the Van pay one Van fare between them.
Can I pay the driver in cash?
Yes. Pay the driver on the day in cash or by card, or lock your car online with a €5 deposit that comes off the fare.
Do I pay to enter Sunset Beach?
Free. The taxi fare does not include entry fees.