Can I drive myself to Saipan? How is the transportation?

There is no public transportation in Saipan, so most local residents own private cars. After tourists arrive in Saipan, there are several modes of transportation:

1. Rent a car and drive yourself

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There is a car rental company office opposite the gate of Saipan Airport. You can compare the car models, costs, insurance and other information of each company by yourself to start your self-driving journey.

In addition, you can also make an appointment in advance at the car rental company's office and pick up the car directly at the hotel on the agreed date. Chinese tourists over 21 years old only need to show their Chinese driver's license to rent a car, and the rental price is generally between US$70-150. The main car rental companies in Saipan include Hertz, Islander Rent-A-Car, QQ Rent-A-Car, Avis, etc.

Tel: Hertz/1670 2348336; Islander Rent-A-Car /1670 2348233; Budget Car Rental /1670 2348232;

AVIS/1670 2882847; Alamo Rent A-car /1670 2884400; Thirfty Car Rental/ 1670 2348356; Will introduce the car rental situation and route in detail later?

2. Shuttle bus

In Saipan, where there is no public transportation, the most convenient way to travel is the free shuttle bus of DFS Global Duty Free. Buses shuttle between major hotels in Saipan and DFS Global Duty Free stores every day. It is very convenient for visiting other hotels and going to Garapan. The buses on both the northern and southern routes leave every hour.

Northern route: Kensington Hotel Saipan - Aqua Resort Club Saipan - Fiesta Resort& Sap Saipan - Hyatt Regency Saipan (Hyatt Regency Saipan)-DFS

Southern route: Pacific Islands Club Saipan-Kanoa Resort-Saipan World Resort- DFS

3. Taxi

You can also consider taking a taxi to areas that cannot be reached by shuttle buses. Generally, the hotel front desk can help you book a car. Taxis also provide chartered services for sightseeing around the island. The starting price of a car in Saipan is US$2.50, and the price increases by US$0.75 for every 0.25 kilometers thereafter. There is an additional charge of $1.50 for every two minutes while the taxi is parked and waiting. If you need to carry large luggage, an additional USD 1 will be charged. A suitable tip is 15% of the meter amount.

4. Bicycle

On the gently undulating coast of Saipan, riding a bicycle is the easiest way to visit the scenic spots along it. Recently, Trek in the center of Garapan and BikePro in the San Jose area rent out various types of bicycles to tourists, including mountain bikes and road bikes.

Another special reminder: Saipan International Airport does not provide bus transportation to the city. You must reserve a hotel pick-up service or book a taxi in advance. After successfully walking out of the airport, there will be a hotel receptionist waiting for tourists with reservations at the exit. You only need to confirm the hotel name to get on the bus. Each hotel charges different fees for airport pick-up and drop-off services. If you have not made a reservation for airport pick-up and drop-off service, you can also take a taxi or start your car rental journey directly at the airport.

About self-driving:

Renting a car and driving yourself is many people’s yearning for freedom. I want to drive my own car, ride freely, enjoy the tropical scenery, pursue the wind of freedom around the island, be adventurous and crazy. Saipan is small and public transportation is not very convenient. Self-driving has become the most common way to travel on the island. ?

As long as you are over 21 years old and hold a Chinese driver’s license, you can rent the car you like from any car rental company on the island.

When renting a car, please bring a valid driver's license with the driver's photo and your passport so that the staff can verify and register the relevant information.

If two or more people are driving a rental car, all driver information needs to be registered. Please strictly abide by local traffic rules while driving.

Instructions for picking up and returning the car

1. When picking up the car, please check whether there are scratches on the body and whether the equipment in the car is working properly. If you find any problems, please register with the staff in person. , and take photos to keep.

2. Pay attention to the vehicle insurance content when signing the contract, and determine whether to purchase additional services based on personal needs.

3. When going through the car pick-up procedures, you need to register a common contact address. It will be used to receive fines if there is a violation. Please make sure to fill in a valid delivery address.

4. When returning the car, accompany the staff to inspect the vehicle and check the items in the car to avoid missing items.

5. When returning the car, it is recommended to take photos of the car body, odometer, fuel gauge, etc. on site as a certificate, and be sure to turn on the time display function on the photos.

6. After settling the car rental fee, please keep all contracts and receipts for a period of time. If the vehicle has been filled with gas when returning the car, be sure to keep the gas receipt.

7. If there is a violation and a ticket is issued, you may receive a credit card charge reminder or ticket email.

Recommended self-driving routes

Routes suitable for traditional travel (off-road vehicles):

Traditional self-driving routes for 2 days and one day in the north

Depart from the city - (self-driving 15min) Japanese Army Headquarters 30min) - (self-driving 5min) - Banzai Cliff 30min - (self-driving 15min) - Blue Cave 30min) - (self-driving 5min) - Bird Island 30min) - (self-driving 15min) - Mariana Church 30min-(40min by car)-Turen Farm 30min-(5min by car)-Crocodile Head Beach 60min)-(40min by car)-urban area

The whole journey does not include lunch time and takes about 6 hours

Traditional self-driving route 2 days - one day in the south

Starting from the city - (15min self-driving) - Mount Carmel Catholic Church 20min - (30min self-driving) - Forbidden Island 60min - (self-driving 10min) - Tank Beach 30min - (self-driving 10min) - Notre Dame Cave 20min - (self-driving 15min) - the highest peak 60min - (self-driving 20min) - urban area

The whole journey does not include lunch time and takes about 7 hours< /p>

Routes suitable for taking photos of people (sports cars):

Bird Island-Blue Cave-Banzai Cliff-Mariana Church-Scenery along the road

Suitable for taking pictures of scenery Route (off-road vehicle):

Bird Island sunrise-Blue Grotto-Long Live Cliff-Mariana Church-Forbidden Island-Our Lady's Cave-Sunset on the highest peak