Port-au-Prince Car Hire

The lush capital of Haiti, Port au Prince is laid out with commercial areas near the sea and residential districts closer to the hills. Since an earthquake hit Haiti in 2010 the people there have been rebuilding the city and tourism plays a commercial part in helping them to make the city beautiful again.

Hiring a car in Port au Prince

Despite the quake, it's possible to get car hire from Port au Prince Airport and you can find some firms offering cheap Port au Prince car hire in the most appealing areas of the city. A flight to Port au Prince can be expensive and can range from £800 in low season to three times that in summer so booking in advance online and picking flights carefully is strongly encouraged. Port au Prince hotels are available and staff are friendly and courteous.

Places to visit in Port au Prince

Although some of Haiti was hit by the earthquake, some areas of exceptional interest to tourists still remain in Port au Prince and delightful weather in conjunction with Haiti's beaches make it an appealing holiday destination. The main way to get around Port au Prince for those who don't opt for Port au Prince car hire is by taking brightly painted unlicensed taxis, known as tap-taps, although these are often seen as dangerous.