GETTING TO PARADISE: YOUR AIRPORT-RESORT TRANSFER OPTIONS

One of the many wonderful things about Rarotonga is its compact size — just 34km around — meaning everything is close, easy to reach, and perfect for exploring.

After confirming your stay at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium or Sanctuary Rarotonga – on the beach (Adults Only), it’s a good idea to plan how you’ll get to and from the airport, and how you'll get around the island during your stay.

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Your Journey, Your Choice

To give you maximum flexibility and access to the best available rates, our resorts do not provide or arrange transportation services, including airport transfers or vehicle rentals.

Instead, we’ve prepared this helpful guide so you can book directly with trusted local providers and select the option that suits your needs — whether a shuttle, taxi, or rental car.

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Airport Transfers – Local Shuttle Services

For convenient and friendly transfers between Rarotonga International Airport and your resort, you may wish to contact one of these professional providers directly:

• Raro Tours

+682 25-325 | https://www.rarotours.co.ck/contact-us

Includes a fresh flower ‘ei (lei) and bottled water on arrival.

• Cook Islands Tours

+682 20-639 | https://cookislandstours.co.ck/book-now/

• Kai Mani Shuttles

+682 73-889 | charles@kaimanishuttles.com

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Taxis – Personal and Local

Enjoy a warm Cook Islands welcome with one of these local taxi operators. Book directly for a personalised and friendly service:

• TNHT – Apii Mamanu

+682 20286 / 51522 | apii.m25@gmail.com

• Downtown Taxi

+682 73751 | dwntwntaxi@yahoo.com

• KLA Taxi

+682 79891 / 76841 | kla.taxi-service@outlook.com

• Paradise Taxi

+682 73180 | moanaheather1963@gmail.com

• Tabusoro Taxi

+682 73989 | natobavivi7@gmail.com

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Self-Drive – Explore at Your Own Pace

Prefer the freedom of your own wheels? These local car rental companies offer airport pick-up and drop-off:

• Avis Cook Islands – +682 22833 | aviscookislands.com

• Polynesian Rental Cars & Bikes – +682 29227 | polynesianhire.co.ck

• Island Car & Bike Hire – +682 22632 | islandcarhire.co.ck

• Go Cook Islands Rentals – +682 24684 | go-cookislands.com

• Pacific Cars – +682 28033 | rarorentalcars.co.nz

• Raro Cars – +682 22060 |  rarocars.com

• Rarotonga Rentals – +682 22326 | rarotongarentals.co.ck

This information is provided for your convenience only and does not constitute a recommendation. Please evaluate your preferred option carefully and request written confirmation from your chosen provider.

A valid driver’s licence is required. For local licensing information, visit the Cook Islands Police Facebook page or the Ministry of Transport Facebook page.

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Travel Tips

• Book early, especially during peak seasons

• Direct bookings allow you to request specific timing and negotiate the best deal

• Keep a printed or saved copy of your booking confirmation for reference upon arrival

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We look forward to welcoming you soon. However you choose to travel, your island adventure begins the moment you arrive.