Other Transportation Options on Praslin Island

If you’re planning a trip to Praslin, you may be wondering whether there are transport options besides rental cars. While public transport like taxis, busses, and shuttles may seem like a viable alternative to renting a car, they’re often more expensive or take too much time to be worth your while. Explore Praslin at your own pace with a reliable mode of transport: choose Bliss Car Hire.

Have no fear, there are other transportation options on Praslin Island, including:

• Taxis
• Buses
• Tour services and shuttles

This post compares all of the above options: their schedules, pros and cons, and how a rental car might just be the option for you at the end of the day.

Taxis

There are various taxi services on Praslin, which can arranged via email (or sometimes telephonically). Clients who reach out to Bliss Car Hire often complain of their high fares and that renting a car, particularly when travelling to multiple sights and beaches a day, is often much more affordable.

Buses

There are three public transport bus lines on Praslin (61, 62 and 63), all of which overlap on most of their routes. Busses don’t come often, and sometimes at all, so prepare to wait a little bit. Remember to check the schedule online with the Seychelles Public Transport Corporation. We’ve found that their schedules are more of a recommendation than a rule of thumb. Additionally, many drivers do not have a bus driving education, so be prepared for sometimes erratic driving.

Remember that the buses won’t call at the bus stop unless specifically requested to do so. Buses also only stop at one side of the road, so remember to note certain landmarks in case you get lost. At rush hour, you may have to queue to get on the bus, so try to take a taxi if you have dinner reservations.

Lastly, remember to always carry a 25 Rupee note or bus card, as buses don’t take card payments. For a more reliable mode of transport, we recommend you rent a car.

Tour Services and Shuttles

Seychelles’ tour services and shuttles offer great service but often come with a hefty price tag and stringent schedule. If you miss your shuttle, you might be forced to take the bus or pay for an expensive taxi back to your accommodation. To mitigate this, we suggest you enlist a car hire.

Why Choose a Rental Car?

If you don’t want to be bound to a schedule, would like reliable transport, and need an affordable alternative to taxis and shuttles at your pace, enlist Bliss Car Hire. Our dynamic fleet offers a wide range of cars to choose from, making treks to hiking trails and beaches a breeze. Choose from a hatchback, SUV, or even a beach buggy to make travel predictable, safe, and reliable.

Bliss Car Hires come with CDW insurance, reducing your overall excess in the event of an incident. Moreover, our customer service representatives are always available to advise you on the rules of the road and the must-visit spots in Seychelles.

Experience reliable and affordable transport when you contact Bliss Car Hire. We would be delighted to be of service.