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Airport Transfers & Taxis in St. Maarten

Crowds on Maho Beach as a jet passes near Princess Juliana International Airport, St. Maarten

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Getting from Princess Juliana Airport (SXM) to your hotel is easy on St. Maarten / St. Martin. Here are the official taxi services on both sides of the island, plus a VIP airport assistance service, with contacts and tips.

Airport Taxi Association (ATA)

Princess Juliana International Airport, Simpson Bay (Dutch side) · Best for: Travellers who want a quick ride from the airport without pre-booking

The Airport Taxi Association holds the exclusive right to pick up passengers at Princess Juliana Airport, so its taxis are the ones waiting in the dedicated taxi lane outside arrivals. Fares are fixed by the government rather than metered, and are listed by destination.

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Saint-Martin Taxi Stations (Marigot & Grand Case)

Marigot and Grand Case (French side) · Best for: Travellers staying on the French side, or arriving at Grand Case (L’Espérance) airport

The French-side Collectivity runs two official taxi stations, in Marigot and Grand Case, which take bookings and answer fare questions. Taxis on this side charge in euros according to an official scale set by the Collectivity.

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Fivestars Airport Services

Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), Simpson Bay · Best for: Luxury travellers and anyone connecting from SXM to St Barth

Fivestars provides VIP meet-and-greet and fast-track services at Princess Juliana Airport, with agents meeting guests at the arrival gate and handling luggage. It specialises in smooth connections to St. Barth, including boarding-pass delivery and priority boarding with partner airlines.

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Dutch St. Maarten Taxi Association

Dutch side, island-wide · Best for: Travellers who want a licensed Dutch-side taxi at the published government fares

The Dutch St. Maarten Taxi Association is one of the licensed taxi associations listed by the St. Maarten Tourist Bureau. Its drivers charge the government’s fixed fares for airport runs and island trips on the Dutch side.

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Tips for choosing airport transfers & taxis in St. Maarten

  • Taxis are not metered: fares are set by destination, so agree the price with your driver before you set off.
  • Fares on the Dutch side are usually quoted in US dollars, while French-side taxis charge in euros.
  • Expect extra charges for late-night rides, public holidays and additional luggage.
  • Allow extra time to reach the airport on busy cruise days and at rush hour around Simpson Bay.
  • Connecting to St. Barth or another island? Check whether you need to collect and re-check your bags at SXM.
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Last checked: November 2026. Listings are free and not paid placements.