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Taxi
The guide was updated:Taxis can be hired and are popular for day tripping around the island, though it is strongly advisable to agree on your fare before departure.
City Central Taxis
+685 23600
Radio Taxi
+685 24432
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Our travel guides are free to read and explore online. If you want to get your own copy, the full travel guide for this destination is available to you offline* to bring along anywhere or print for your trip.
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The main entry point into Samoa is Faleolo International Airport, located 40 km from Apia, on the island of Upolu. Airport shuttles are provided to the major hotels and can be booked prior to arrival or organised when you arrive after clearing customs.
Taxis are also available, furthermore, if your flight is arriving during the day, then you can catch a local bus into Apia from the main gate of the airport. There are no set timetables, unfortunately, but the departures from both the city and the airport are usually synchronised with the flights!
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Bus
Have fun exploring Samoa inexpensively by local bus! Buses come in a variety of colour schemes but you will notice that all the seating is wooden. If the bus is full when you board locals will sit on a person’s lap and if it’s heading into either Apia or Salelologa, the locals will often be carrying their produce to the markets. The are no bus stops around the islands, so just wave down a bus if you want to get on, and when you want to get off simply pull the cord to ring the buzzer. You pay your fare as you leave the bus.
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Passenger/Vehicle Ferry
The Samoa Shipping Corporation runs the passenger/vehicle ferry between the main islands of Upolu and Savaii. The ferry departs from the Mulifanua Wharf on Upolu, near the international airport, while for the return journey the ferry departs from the Salelologa Wharf on Savaii. The trip takes one hour each way and you can purchase your ticket directly at the wharf!
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Rental Cars
There is a wide variety of car hire companies in Samoa, but Discovery Rentals is one of the companies offering great price and service. To drive in Samoa, you need to validate your foreign driver’s license by taking it to the Ministry of Works Transport & Infrastructure in Apia or to the Transport Control Board office in Vaitele, near the Vailima factory. Some rental car companies may assist you in the process of getting your license endorsed. There are 24 rental car companies to choose from and you could hire everything from sedans and soft top 4WDs to 12-seater vans, if you´re part of a big group. Don´t forget that all vehicles are right hand drive!
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Taxi
Taxis can be hired and are popular for day tripping around the island, though it is strongly advisable to agree on your fare before departure.
City Central Taxis
+685 23600
Radio Taxi
+685 24432
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Post
The main Post Office in town is located in the SamoaTel building, opposite the government building.
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Pharmacy
There are some pharmacies scattered around the islands. Here are some of them:
Marias Health Care Pharmacy:
Taufusi, Apia
+685 29 834
Apia Pharmacy:
Main Beach Road, Apia
+685 22703
ltaf008@gmail.com
Mon-Fri: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sat: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Niu Pharmacy:
Amau Complex
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Telephone
Country code: +685
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Electricity
240V
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