Taxis & Rideshare in Port of Spain (2026) - Grab, Uber & More

Port of Spain's on-demand transport scene is dominated by licensed taxis, which cruise the streets, queue at major hotels and malls, and can be summoned by phone or hotel desk. Look for vehicles with "H" licence plates and a roof light. If the light is on, the cab is free. You can hail one curbside. But most visitors find it easier to ask their hotel or restaurant to call a radio-dispatched fleet, this guarantees a metered ride and a driver who knows hotel or restaurant names without lengthy directions. At night, after events at Queen's Park Savannah or the waterfront, pre-booking is wise because empty cruising cabs thin out. For comfort and certainty, radio taxis are the premium choice: cars are newer, drivers speak English, and receipts are issued. Street taxis are cheaper but variable, agree on the fare before you board if the meter isn't used. There is no Grab or other rideshare app operating locally, so download the numbers of two or three radio-dispatch companies before you arrive and save them offline. If you need a ride from Piarco International Airport, use the fixed-price airport taxi booth inside arrivals. For short hops within downtown, a street taxi is usually fastest. Check current rates in the booking widget below and keep small cash handy, as cards are rarely accepted.