Transportation in Nauru

Nauru's transport scene is refreshingly simple: a single sealed ring road circles the island, and nearly every trip you'll take, whether to the phosphate works, the coastal motels, or the government offices, runs along it. Rental cars are the default for visitors; a handful of small local agencies operate out of the airport arrivals hall and in the main commercial strip of Aiwo. Expect modest sedans and the occasional 4WD, priced at the moderate end for Pacific islands. Taxis also ply the ring road, easy to flag but not metered, agree on the fare before you set off, because "around the island" is a flat rate that locals know by heart but newcomers don't. There is no formal bus network; instead, shared minibuses appear when flights land and disappear again, so they're handy for a cheap hop but unreliable for scheduled errands. First-timers should know the ring road is only 19 km long, so nothing is far. Yet midday heat and limited shade make walking less pleasant than it sounds. Fuel is sold at one central station near the airport, and it's cash-only, no cards, no apps. If you're staying on the east coast, the drive from the terminal is a quick ten minutes. The rental desk sits right outside baggage claim, and keys are handed over on the spot, no shuttle buses, no paperwork marathon. Skip the temptation to pre-book online. Local supply usually meets demand, and you'll see the actual vehicle before you commit.