Koror Hotels - getting to and from and around once there
Getting to and from Koror and around once there: Below is a comprehensive guide to transport to from and around Koror covering the Buses, Taxis, Flights, Trains, Cycling, by Car and much more.
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Transport – Koror:
Airport The Palau International Airport (ROR) is Palau’s only international airport. Located in the Airai State which is about a thirty minute drive to Koror State, former capital of the Republic of Palau. A gateway to the scenic Rock Islands, Koror State is where most accommodations, tour operators and business establishments are located.
Shuttle Most of the hotels and resorts in Palau provide airport pick up, but please request this service from your travel agent when you make your holiday booking, before you arrive in Palau.
Taxi Within Koror, taxis services are abundant. Taxis are available upon request just a phone call at a moments notice by calling the service station number. Taxis are equipped with a rate sheet for each destination, please be sure to ask for the rate sheet before using service.
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It is possible to make transportation arrengement directly with the taxi driver should you wish to retain their services during the duration of your stay. Many hotels and businesses can assist you in contacting a taxi on their premises.
Car Rentals Car rentals are available upon arriving at the Palau International Airport or at their various offices in downtown Koror.
The prices vary depending on the size of the cars and model. Most vehicles in Palau are left-handed drive Japanese standard and there are some US standard.
Exploring Palau Explore throughout Palau, via air, land, or sea. While Koror’s roads are paved, Babeldaob Island is accessible by 4×4 vehicle.
To travel to the rock islands and beaches, it is necessary to travel by boat charter or go with one of Palau’s many tour operators. Belau Air, Palau’s domestic airline, flies between Koror and Peleliu/Angaur. Flights and transfers can be arranged by your travel agent before you depart for your holiday.
Getting to Palau and Koror (by Air):
Koror Hotels - Map and Location of Palau and Micronesia, and Koror it's capital (view larger)
From the western seaboard of the United States, you can hop to Hawaii, skip to Guam, then jump to Palau. For a scenic island route, you can do an island hop across Micronesia to Palau.
Through Asia, there are twice weekly charter services between Taipei, Taiwan and Palau and additional flights are also available during peak seasons.
From Europe, visitors can fly via Emerates direct to Manila, Philippines and onwards with Continental Airlines to Palau–this is possible without overnight stay in Manila.
Continental Micronesia is the major airline of Micronesia and flies into Palau 6 days a week: 2 times a day on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays; and once a day on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. They have service from Guam 6 days a week, with connections to and from Yap on Wednesdays and Sundays.
There is service to and from Palau from Manila, Philippines (this seems to be the best way to travel to Palau from Asia or Europe); twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays. There is service to and from Kaoshiung and Taipei, Taiwan on Tuesdays and Saturdays; and service to and from Taipei, Taiwan on Thursdays and Sundays on Far Eastern Air Transport (or FAT Airline).
Japan Airlines (JAL) has flights to and from Palau twice a month. There are many ways to get to Palau and flying direct is not always the most economical or timely method.
Many guests that fly in from the states catch a flight out of L.A. or San Francisco to Japan and then catch a flight from Japan to Guam (there are multiple flights a day from Japan flying into Guam) and then Guam to Palau. The use of frequent flyer miles is also available, remember to book early or have a great travel agent if you are trying to go that route.
Getting around once in Palau and Koror (more detail):
Airport
If you are flying into Palau you actually land right in the State of Airai. The airport here serves most of Palau. But this does not give you a sense of Airai’s relative location to Koror State, the population center of Palau. Within Palau’s unique geography, the capital city and center of power, Koror, is located on a handful of small islands, while the nearby large island of Babeldaob remains largely rural and, at this writing, difficult to reach (the new Palau Compact Road will change that shortly).
So let us start our journey in Koror state, where most visitors will reside.
The Palau International Airport (ROR) is Palau’s only international airport. Located in the state of Airai, it’s about a thirty-minute drive to Koror State, the provisional capital of the Republic of Palau. A gateway to the scenic Rock Islands, Koror State is where most hotels and resorts, tour operators and shopping areas are located.
Transportation:
Koror Hotels - Map and Location Koror and it's hotels and resorts (view larger)
Car Rental: There are several car rental companies located at the airport. The prices vary depending on the size of the cars and model. For more information or reservations, please visit the Getting Around section of this web site.
Taxi: Palau is serviced by different Taxi Companies that provide services between Koror and the Palau International Airport. One-way fare from the airport to Koror taxi fare is approximately $20.00US. Please make sure you ask the fare before you take the taxi.
Shuttle: Most of hotels and resorts in Palau provide airport pick up, but please request this service when you make your reservations with the hotel of your choice, before you arrive in Palau.
Bike: One of the best ways to get around the island, especially in Koror, is by bicycle! Best deal on the island for a bike rental is with Island Biycle Rental, website at www.PalauBikeRental.com
Airport Information Booth: There is a Palau Visitors Authority information booth at the airport with all the information about the hotels, taxis, rental cars and activities in Palau. We welcome you to stop by for more information.
Belau Air (587 8090; www.gecpalau.com/belauair.htm) flies between Koror, Angaur and Peleliu on Thursday, Friday and Sunday (Koror to Peleliu or Angaur one way/return US$50/90). It also offers charter flights to the Rock Islands.
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