Transportation & Infrastructure Guide
Public transit, airports, and getting around in Dominica
Public Transport
Road Infrastructure
Public Transport
3.5/10Public transport relies on privately operated minibuses (15-passenger minivans) connecting towns and villages from 6am-7pm, with fares EC$1.50-10.25. Reliable daytime service from Old Market Square in Roseau, but no metro, trains, or night operations. Limited integration and coverage in rural areas.
Road Infrastructure
4.2/101,512 km total roads, 762 km paved, including Edward Oliver Leblanc Highway (Roseau-Portsmouth) and Dr. Nicholas Liverpool Highway to airport. Rugged terrain causes landslides/flooding; narrow, steep roads with limited signage. Government invests in safety and resilience, but maintenance challenges persist.
Internet Speed
4.8/10Average fixed broadband speed around 45 Mbps, with mobile at 35 Mbps. Digicel and Flow provide service; urban areas better, rural limited by terrain. Fiber expanding in Roseau and key towns, but island-wide coverage lags.
Avg: 45+ Mbps • Limited to urban centers like Roseau; expanding via government projects, rural areas rely on DSL/cable
Airport Connectivity
5.2/10Two airports: Douglas-Charles (main international gateway at Marigot, northeast) and Canefield (smaller, near Roseau for regional/domestic). Limited international routes to Caribbean/US hubs, no major carrier hub status. Accessible by road, supports tourism/trade.
Transportation Costs
- Metro Pass
- N/A (no metro; informal bus system)
- Bus Trip
- EC$1.50-10.25 per route
- Taxi
- Fixed government rates; e.g., airport to Roseau ~EC$60-80; negotiate groups
- High-speed Train
- N/A (no trains)
Mobile Network
Reliable in populated areas for calls/data; terrain impacts rural signal. Speeds 20-50 Mbps typical.
Driving License
Foreign licenses valid 3-6 months with IDP (required for non-English). Left-side driving. Long-term residents (>6 months) must convert to local license via test/exchange. Rentals require valid license/IDP.
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