# ROB — Monrovia (Roberts International)

> ROB (Roberts International) is the main international airport serving Monrovia, Liberia. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/rob-monrovia

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Pre-booked hotel car
- **Typical fare:** US$50–70 pre-booked
- **Journey time:** 75–120 min
- **Pickup point:** Meet-and-greet at arrivals
- **Key warning:** 56 km — always pre-book
- **Fare reality (ROB → central Monrovia):** expected US$50–70 pre-booked · concerning US$90+ · likely scam US$120+ ad-hoc
- **Overall risk:** high — Airport is 56 km southeast of Monrovia — a full 90-minute drive on a rough road. Pre-arranged transfer is standard; ad-hoc quotes run US$60–100. No ride-hailing.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (medium confidence)

## Ways out of ROB, ranked

1. **Pre-booked transfer** _(recommended)_ — cost US$50–70, journey 75–120 min, wait Pre-arranged, payment Card.
   - Pros: Certain; Meets you inside
   - Cons: Must book
2. **Airport taxi (negotiated)** _(recommended)_ — cost US$60–90, journey 75–120 min, wait 10 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: No pre-book
   - Cons: Expensive; Condition varies
3. **Ad-hoc curb offer** — cost US$100+, journey 75–120 min, wait Immediate, payment Cash.
   - Cons: Unsafe at night

## First 30 minutes after landing at ROB

1. Immigration
2. Yellow fever
3. Bags
4. Meet driver
5. 75–120 min to Monrovia

## Common scams at ROB

- **'Road is bad — extra US$40'** (medium risk): Drivers upcharge citing road condition or 'fuel'. _How to avoid:_ Pre-book. Or agree total in writing before boarding.

## Payment warnings at ROB

- USD or LRD cash
- Small clean bills
- 56 km drive
- Pre-book night arrivals

## Arrival checklist for ROB

- Pre-booked driver name
- USD cash
- Yellow fever cert

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Source: Airport Exit (https://www.airportexit.com)
Last updated: June 2026

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