Anguilla flagTransportation & Infrastructure Guide

Public transit, airports, and getting around in Anguilla

Anguilla, a small British Overseas Territory with 13,452 residents, features a car-dependent transportation landscape suited to its 91 sq km size. Key strengths include well-maintained roads, reliable ferries to St. Martin, and the Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport connecting to regional hubs. Challenges encompass no public bus or rail systems, reliance on taxis and rentals, and limited infrastructure scale. Residents and visitors favor driving on the left, taxis, ferries, rentals, or walking/biking for efficient mobility across the flat terrain.[1][5]
Public Transport
Poor
Road Infrastructure
Moderate
Public Transport
1.0/10

No public transport systems exist, including no buses, metro, or rail. Mobility relies on private cars, taxis, rentals, ferries, bicycles, mopeds, or walking due to the island's small size and low population density.[1]

Road Infrastructure
6.5/10

Total 175 km roads (82 km paved, 93 km unpaved), better maintained than many Caribbean islands. No highways; speed limits rarely exceed 30 mph with slow traffic. Urban roads adequate for the small scale; safety features basic but functional on flat terrain.[1]

Internet Speed
5.2/10

Developing telecommunications infrastructure with modern amenities. Average fixed broadband speeds around 45 Mbps; mobile speeds ~35 Mbps. Fiber limited to urban areas like The Valley; rural coverage lags but improving via government regulation.[7]

Avg: 45+ Mbps • Limited to main towns; expanding through utility investments

Airport Connectivity
4.2/10

2 airports total, 1 major: Clayton J. Lloyd International (AXA) near The Valley. No hub status; daily flights to Antigua, St. Maarten, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas for connections. Serves commercial/private planes; recent upgrades enhance experience.[5][8]

Transportation Costs

Metro Pass
N/A (no public transport)
Bus Trip
N/A (no bus service)
Taxi
Unmetered; set rates in tourist guides, cash only (e.g., ~$20-30 airport-Valley)
High-speed Train
N/A (no trains)

Mobile Network

5G Coverage: Limited deployment in main areas like The Valley; early stage expansion 2024-2026
4G Coverage: Good coverage in populated areas; some rural gaps due to small size

Reliable mobile networks regulated for quality; strong in tourist zones, adequate island-wide for calls/data. Carriers focus on tourism needs with modern telecom amenities.[2][7]

Driving License

IDP requiredConversion needed

Foreign licenses valid for 90 days with IDP recommended (UK-style left-hand driving). Long-term residents must convert to local license via Ministry tests/process. Rentals require valid license/IDP.[1]