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Fort-de-France

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The main form of public transport on Martinique consists of vans and large Mercedes-Benz cars known as 'Taxis Collectifs' (marked 'TC').They are an affordable and convenient way to get around the island, but they can often get crowded and don't follow a schedule (rarely running past 6pm). Many travelers prefer to rent a car during their stay. Rates are often low and the road infrastructure on the island is very good, making it an easy and convenient way to travel around Martinique.

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Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport (FDF) is located in Le Lamentin, a suburb of Fort-de-France. There are regular flights from many destinations in the Caribbean, as well as Miami, Paris, Montreal, and seasonally from Frankfurt, New York and Boston. As an overseas territory of France, EU immigration laws apply, so some visitors may need a…

Public Transport

The main form of public transport on Martinique consists of vans and large Mercedes-Benz cars known as 'Taxis Collectifs' (marked 'TC').They are an affordable and convenient way to get around the island, but they can often get crowded and don't follow a schedule (rarely running past 6pm). Many travelers prefer to rent a car during…

Taxis can be on the expensive side in Martinique, with a fare from the airport to Fort-de-France costing about €30. A 40% surcharge is added at night and on Sundays and holidays. A 15% tip is also expected. 24-hour Taxi: +596 596 63 10 10 Les Taxis Martiniquais: +596 596 42 16 66

There are daily ferry services, called 'vedettes', between Fort-de-France and a few destinations on the island (Pointe du Bout, Anse-Mitan, Trois-Îlets and Anse-à-l'Ane), each one taking about 20 minutes. They run from 6:20am to 6:30pm, departing about every 30 minutes. There are also a few international ferry services to nearby islands, like Dominica and St.…

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Pharmacie du K'Nal

Country code: +596 Area code: 596

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