Local public transportation in São Tomé and Príncipe

Car rentals are accessible in the country, and while there are a few international firms with offices there, the most popular options are frequently through local companies, which are less expensive and provide similarly trustworthy services. If passengers plan to rent a car, they should go for four-wheel drive, which is better equipped to deal with the unpredictable character of many of the country's highways.

In the country, there are a few private taxi services that mostly serve the route between the airport and the city center. In most cities, there are also shared taxis, which are easily identified by their bright yellow hue and can be flagged down on the side of the road. Within cities, taxi rides have set costs, and passengers just need to hand over their money to the driver at some point during the route. Prices for trips outside of the city must be agreed in advance.

Sao Tomé used to have a bustling railway system, but it has since been decommissioned. There are no rail services in the country now, and tourists may come upon the remnants of a few historic railway stations and abandoned carriages while touring. In the country, there are no private bus firms or coach services. A minibus cab, which can be hailed down in towns or located waiting at public taxi ranks, is the only way to travel between areas.