Getting around São Tomé e Príncipe

Air:

STP Airways (www.stpairways.st) runs flights between the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe. Note that this airline is banned from flying in the EU.

Side of road:

Right

Road quality:

There are over 380km (236 miles) of roads, although in general these are deteriorating. Some of them are asphalted around São Tomé town, but 4-wheel drive vehicles are necessary to get further afield; animals on the road and potholes may cause problems. There is street lighting only in the capital.

Car hire:

You can arrange car hire through tour operators such as Navetur Equatour (www.navetur-equatour.st).

Taxi:

Yellow share taxis and minibuses are in operation on São Tomé. There's also a limited minibus service on Príncipe.

Documentation:

An International Driving Permit is not legally required but is recommended.

By water:

A limited ferry service operates between São Tomé and Príncipe.

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