Taxi to Takamaka Rum Distillery
From Seychelles International Airport it is 6.4 km, about 30 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€27
- ComfortBMW 5 Series · 3 people · 3 cases€30
- 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 Takamaka Rum Distillery
| From | Distance | Comfort | Super Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seychelles Airport (SEZ) | 6.4 km, about 30 minutes | €30 fixed | €27 fixed |
| Victoria ferry quay (Praslin, La Digue boats) | 16.5 km, about 55 minutes | €39 | €36 |
| Beau Vallon | 19.7 km, about 70 minutes | €42 | €39 |
Airport trips use fixed zone fares: Takamaka Rum Distillery is in the east coast 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 Takamaka Rum Distillery
- What it is Rum distillery
- Time to allow 30 minutes to 1.5 hours
- Entry Tour free, tasting SCR 150 (about €9)
- Tasting 6 rums SCR 150, 2 premium rums SCR 100 more
- Production Weekdays only
- Age No alcohol under 18
Local tip. Want to see the stills working? Go on a weekday. Bottles go in checked luggage.
Read the full Takamaka Rum Distillery guide on SeyBooking.com →
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 Takamaka Rum Distillery
Questions people ask
How much is a taxi from Seychelles Airport to Takamaka Rum Distillery?
€30 per car in our Comfort car (BMW 5 Series, up to 3 people), €27 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 Takamaka Rum Distillery?
About 30 minutes for 6.4 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 Takamaka Rum Distillery?
Tour free, tasting SCR 150 (about €9). The taxi fare does not include entry fees.