Tap-tap. The standard local transport: brightly painted pickup trucks or minibuses with fixed routes and fares. They stop anywhere along their route to pick up and drop off passengers. Cheap, communal, and often decorated with religious slogans and vivid artwork. Cramped, but that's the point.
Camion. Larger trucks that serve intercity routes, particularly between Port-au-Prince and provincial towns. Slow, uncomfortable, and an immersive way to travel.
Moto-taxi. Motorcycle taxis (mototaxis) are the fastest way to get around cities. Haggle the price before getting on. Helmets are rarely offered; bring your own if you care about this.
Private car and driver. Hiring a local driver with a vehicle is the most practical option for visitors. Ask at your hotel or through contacts. This gives you flexibility and an invaluable guide to local conditions.
Domestic flights. Sunrise Airways operates scheduled domestic routes: Port-au-Prince, Cap-Haïtien, Jacmel, Jérémie, and Les Cayes. Flying is far preferable to long overland journeys, both for comfort and currently for safety.
Roads. Haiti's road network is poor. The main highways (National Routes 1 through 9) are paved but badly maintained, often blocked by landslides after rain, and in 2025–2026 subject to gang checkpoints on key arteries. Secondary roads are rough and require 4WD. Driving after dark anywhere in the country carries significant risk.
The journey from Port-au-Prince to Cap-Haïtien is around 270 km but can take 6–8 hours by road even in good conditions.