St Bart’s is a small island and walking around is a great way to explore the surroundings near your hotel or resort. The island is full of hills so walking long distances isn’t possible unless you are looking for a hike in the heat. It is possible to walk from your resort along the local beaches where shops and eateries can be found. The Gustavia area, which is the island’s capital is a splendid neighborhood to wander around where most of the shopping, restaurants, and bars are located. This is a charming area by the waterfront with the iconic red-roofed houses decorating the verdant hillside.

Cycling around the island of St Bart's is a strenuous activity, and even the healthiest people may find this hard work. The island is filled with hills and the two-lane roads don’t really have sidewalks, so cycling can be dangerous with narrow roads and lots of traffic.

Renting a car while stating on St Bart’s is highly recommended as there is no public transportation and neighborhoods and beaches are quite spread out. To fully explore the island, a car is the best way to get around and discover the hidden beaches, coves, neighborhoods, and eateries. The prices for renting cars on the island change during the low, middle, and high seasons which can vary with each rental agency. The island offers 20 rental car agencies including Avis and Hertz, rental cars are available at the airport and companies can deliver the cars to your hotel. The roads on the island can be very steep, narrow, and winding with hairpin turns, drivers should use extreme caution.

There are two taxi stations on St Bart, one is located at the airport and the other is in Gustavia at the dock, the island’s capital. You can book a taxi by phone (call 27-66-31 from Gustavia, or 27-75-81 from the airport). Typically destinations on the island are not that far from each other, so getting a taxi is an easy way to get around, but if this is your only means of transportation the prices can add up quickly. A typical rate from the airport to Cul-de-Sac is around €20 and the fares go up around 50% between 8 pm and 6 am. A taxi journey from Gustavia to Anse de Toiny on the east coast can run between €30 to €60.

Being an island, St Bart’s offers visitors many opportunities to get around by boat. There are many boat tours available, including island hopping, diving, and snorkeling excursions, chartering a boat or yacht, or taking a sunset cruise. Check with your hotel concierge for more information.