Official Taxi
USD 15-70 (varies by destination)
15-90 min
Airport-approved fixed-rate taxis (USD or TZS)
Uber
Bolt limited to Stone Town — no coverage north/east
Bolt works Stone Town + immediate area only. Resorts use pre-booked transfer.
Cheapest way
Bolt to Stone Town (~$3-6). Beach resorts include transfer or offer at similar price.
Where to catch an official taxi
Arrivals — fixed-USD rank outside
How to avoid taxi scams at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
- Rates by destination: Stone Town $15-20 · Kiwengwa/east $40-60 · Nungwi/Kendwa/north $50-70.
- Confirm destination + price in writing at the rank BEFORE loading luggage.
- Resort transfers are often the same price as taxi + include cold towel — check with resort.
Skip the queue — pre-book a fixed-price transfer
No haggling, no scam risk, driver meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. Locks price before you fly.
Getting out of Zanzibar (ZNZ)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
Check transfer pricesRenting a car instead? Compare rentals with free cancellation.Currency
USD/TZS
English-friendly
High
Tipping
Round up. USD 2-5 standard.
Mobile data for Tanzania
Get mobile data for Tanzania set up before you land.
Airport lounges at Abeid Amani Karume Airport
Wait for your flight in a lounge — one membership covers lounges at airports across the country and worldwide.
