# POS — Port of Spain (Piarco International (Port of Spain))

> POS (Piarco International (Port of Spain)) is the main international airport serving Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/pos-port-of-spain

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Official airport taxi (fixed TT$160) or pre-booked transfer
- **Typical fare:** TT$160 (~US$24)
- **Journey time:** 40–60 min to Port of Spain
- **Pickup point:** Airport taxi desk in arrivals issues voucher
- **Key warning:** Confirm the voucher rate before walking out — don't negotiate curbside
- **Fare reality (POS → Port of Spain):** expected TT$160 voucher · concerning TT$300+ · likely scam TT$400 'tourist'
- **Overall risk:** medium — Airport taxis use fixed-rate vouchers (TT$160 to Port of Spain). 'Private' drivers outside terminal overcharge. Maxi-taxi route exists but not luggage-friendly. Avoid road travel late at night in unfamiliar areas.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of POS, ranked

1. **Official airport taxi (voucher)** _(recommended)_ — cost TT$160, journey 40–60 min, wait Immediate, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Fixed rate; Safe
   - Cons: Cash preferred
2. **Pre-booked transfer** _(recommended)_ — cost TT$200–TT$300, journey 40–60 min, wait Pre-arranged, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Door-to-door
   - Cons: More expensive
3. **Maxi-taxi (route 2)** — cost TT$8–TT$12, journey 60–90 min, wait Every 15 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Cheapest
   - Cons: No luggage; Multiple changes
4. **Unofficial 'PH' taxi** — cost Variable, journey 40–60 min, wait Immediate, payment Cash.
   - Cons: Overcharge; Unregulated

## First 30 minutes after landing at POS

1. Clear immigration
2. Bags
3. Airport taxi desk: voucher to your area
4. Driver walks you to taxi
5. Total: 40–60 min

## Common scams at POS

- **Curbside flat-rate overcharge** (medium risk): Drivers outside quote US$60+ vs TT$160 voucher. _How to avoid:_ Always use the airport taxi desk inside arrivals.

## Payment warnings at POS

- TT$ cash for taxi
- ATM in arrivals
- Card in hotels

## Arrival checklist for POS

- TT$ cash withdrawn
- Hotel area noted
- Voucher in hand

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Last updated: June 2026

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