Guadeloupe · Basse-Terre · 971

Ride-hailing, taxi and private driver in Basse-Terre

With 9,417 inhabitants over 4.5 km², Basse-Terre ranks 14 of the 32 communes in Guadeloupe. Moon Drive handles both daily journeys and airport transfers here.

Airport transfer

Guadeloupe Pôle Caraïbes Airport

Basse-Terre lies 36.4 km south-west of Guadeloupe Pôle Caraïbes Airport (PTP), based in Les Abymes. Order on demand or schedule your transfer at least 3 hours ahead: the price is shown before you confirm.

Frequent routes

The most requested trips from Basse-Terre, with straight-line distances.

  • Basse-Terre Guadeloupe Pôle Caraïbes Airport (PTP) 36.4 km
  • Basse-Terre Pointe-à-Pitre 34.1 km
  • Basse-Terre Gourbeyre 4.4 km
  • Basse-Terre Baillif 5.8 km
  • Basse-Terre Vieux-Fort 5.8 km

Distances shown are great-circle distances, measured between the centres of each place. The fare is computed by the app on the real road route and shown before you confirm.

By road

Basse-Terre is connected to the road network of Guadeloupe. A Moon Drive ride can pick you up or drop you off at the exact address, day or night.

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Getting around Basse-Terre

Ride-hailing, taxi, airport shuttle or group transport: Moon Drive covers the full range of passenger transport needs across the territory.

Airport shuttle and transfer

Book your transfer to or from Guadeloupe Pôle Caraïbes Airport at your flight time. The driver tracks your arrival, the price is fixed before departure and the vehicle is sized for your luggage.

Ride-hailing and private driver

A professional driver picks you up wherever you are, in Basse-Terre or anywhere else across the territory. On-demand or scheduled, clean vehicle, identified and rated driver.

Book a taxi

Order a licensed taxi from the app, without hunting for a rank or calling several numbers. You watch the vehicle approach on the map and pay in the app.

Group and luggage transport

The Van category seats up to 6 passengers with room for suitcases. Suited to families, flight arrivals and group travel.

Advance booking

Schedule a ride up to several days ahead, with a minimum of 3 hours before departure. Useful for an early flight, a business meeting or a late-night return.

Business travel

Downloadable receipt after each ride, full trip history and a Confort category for hosting a client or getting to a meeting. Everything you need for expense claims.

Neighbouring communes covered

Moon Drive also serves the closest places around. A ride can connect Basse-Terre to any one of them.

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Choose your vehicle

Four categories, from the daily commute to a group transfer. Each one shows its price in the app before you confirm.

Eco

Eco

Everyday rides

4 seats

Four-seat sedan for short, regular trips. The best balance of price and waiting time.

Confort

Confort

More room, more quiet

4 seats

Recent vehicle, proper air conditioning and extra legroom. Ideal for airport transfers and business trips.

Van

Van

Groups and luggage

6 seats

Up to 6 passengers with real luggage space. The choice for families and flight arrivals.

Taxi

Taxi

Regulated fare

4 seats

Licensed taxi whose fare is set by prefectural decree and capped by the regulation in force.

Arrêté préfectoral Martinique R02-2026-01-30-00004

The fare is computed on the real route and shown in the app before confirmation.

Driving in Basse-Terre

Drivers in Baie-Mahault, Les Abymes, Le Gosier or Basse-Terre: cover the area that suits you and keep the full fare of every ride.

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Frequently asked questions about Basse-Terre

Does Moon Drive operate in Basse-Terre?

Yes. Basse-Terre is one of the 32 communes of Guadeloupe covered by Moon Drive, with no exception. Basse-Terre has 9,417 inhabitants over 4.5 km². Basse-Terre is connected to the road network, so both pickup and drop-off can be a precise address there. The app shows how many drivers are nearby before you order.

How much does a ride from Basse-Terre cost?

The fare depends on the category you choose — Eco, Confort, Van or Taxi — and on the real road route, not a straight-line estimate. It is computed and displayed in the app before you confirm, so the amount you see when ordering in Basse-Terre is the amount you pay.

Can I book a transfer between Basse-Terre and Guadeloupe Pôle Caraïbes Airport?

Yes. Guadeloupe Pôle Caraïbes Airport (PTP) is in Les Abymes, about 36.4 km from Basse-Terre as the crow flies. You can order on demand or schedule the transfer at least 3 hours before departure; the UTC−4 time zone is applied automatically.

Which places near Basse-Terre are served?

Moon Drive covers the whole territory, so any nearby destination works. The closest served places are Gourbeyre (4.4 km), Baillif (5.8 km), Vieux-Fort (5.8 km). The main hub, Pointe-à-Pitre, is about 34.1 km away.

How do I become a Moon Drive driver in Basse-Terre?

You need a valid professional status, a VTC card or taxi licence, professional insurance and a compliant vehicle. You register in the app, submit your documents, then activate the flat monthly subscription. No commission is taken on the fares you earn in Basse-Terre or anywhere else in Guadeloupe.

Legal population, area, INSEE code and intercommunality: INSEE, through Etalab’s administrative boundaries API. Coordinates for the districts of Saint Martin and Saint Barthélemy: OpenStreetMap.

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