Reunion Island Airport Transfer: private car or bus, 2026 prices

The main private transfer option: €56 for the whole vehicle (not per person), straight from Roland-Garros to your hotel in the west or south of the island (Saint-Denis, Saint-Paul, Saint-Gilles-les-Bains, Saint-Leu, Saint-Pierre). The car is yours alone (4 passengers as standard, up to 8 depending on the vehicle), with a professional local driver.

Who it's for: groups of 3 to 8 (with 4 people it works out at €14 each, very good value for a private car), families with bulky luggage and pushchairs, and anyone landing late at night or in the early hours when public transport is limited. Who it's not for: solo travellers or couples on a tight budget, for whom the Cars Jaunes bus is cheaper, at least to Saint-Denis.

The driver meets you in the arrivals hall at Roland-Garros airport (Sainte-Marie) with a name board. Journey times: 1 hour to Saint-Gilles via the Route des Tamarins, 1 hour 15 to Saint-Pierre, 1.5-2 hours to the highlands (Cilaos, Plaine des Cafres).

Viator price €56.34 per vehicle. Cancellation terms as shown on the Viator listing. Luggage included at no extra cost. By arrangement, the driver can make stops (a photo on the Route des Tamarins, a quick break in the highlands), not included in the base price.

A private transfer to Saint-Gilles-les-Bains hotels only, at €97 per vehicle. Surprisingly, that's more than the general west and south option at €56: this Viator listing is sold separately and rated 3.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews (the lowest of the two).

It's broadly the same service: private car, professional driver, direct route. The difference is the fixed destination (Saint-Gilles only, no detours) and arrangements with beach hotels (some have direct agreements with this provider to smooth guest arrivals).

Who it's for: travellers staying in Saint-Gilles only, or as a back-up if the west and south option is fully booked. Who it's not for: anyone watching their budget (the €56 option does the same job) or heading to Saint-Pierre, Saint-Leu or Saint-Denis (take the west and south option instead).

Viator price €97 per vehicle. The lower rating (3.9 against 4.5 for the other option) points to mixed feedback, so read the reviews on the Viator listing before booking. Cancellation terms as shown when you book.