Hilton Head Taxi, Uber and Lyft
Hilton Head taxis are booked by phone: Yellow Transportation answers around the clock at (843) 686-6666, and three more cab companies work the island airport. Uber and Lyft also run on the island, with longer waits late at night and early in the morning.
Book an Airport Ride to Hilton Head Ahead of Time
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Island Head Transportation books pickups and drop-offs at both the Hilton Head airport and the Savannah airport. Book above with your flight details; the cards show the current price for your party. For the full list of shuttles and car services, see Savannah airport to Hilton Head.
Hilton Head Taxi Companies
Yellow Transportation
(843) 686-6666. Hilton Head’s long-running cab company, open every hour of every day. Call for a pickup now or reserve one ahead. It covers Hilton Head, Bluffton, Beaufort and Savannah, runs to the Hilton Head and Savannah airports and the Greyhound station, takes cash or credit, and advertises no surge pricing. Not to be confused with the Yellow Cab Company at the Savannah airport, a separate Savannah company.
Ferguson Transportation
Call (843) 842-8088. One of the three cab companies at the taxi stand outside the Hilton Head airport terminal.
Apple Transportation
Call (843) 715-3504. One of the three cab companies at the taxi stand outside the Hilton Head airport terminal.
Native Islander’s Transportation
Call (843) 384-1403. One of the three cab companies at the taxi stand outside the Hilton Head airport terminal.
Are there taxis on Hilton Head? Yes, but not the kind you wave down. Island cabs are called by phone and come to your door, and the only place cabs wait in line is the stand outside the Hilton Head airport terminal. Fares are not posted, so ask for the price when you book. Yellow Transportation is the one number to save; the other three companies are the ones at the island airport stand.
Uber and Lyft on Hilton Head Island
Uber and Lyft both work here
Open the app anywhere on the island and request a ride. Evenings around Coligny and Shelter Cove are the easiest times to find a car.
Late night and early morning
Fewer drivers are out then, so waits are longer and a pickup can be hard to find. For a dawn flight, reserve a taxi or car service the night before instead.
Price before you ride
The app shows the fare before you confirm, and fares rise when demand does. Taxis do not have a posted rate, so ask the dispatcher for the price when you call.
Is there Uber on Hilton Head Island? Yes. Uber and Lyft both pick up on the island and at both airports, but there are fewer drivers than in a city, and a ride can take longer to arrive than you expect. Most visitors use Uber or Lyft for an evening out and a phone-booked taxi or car service for an early-morning airport run.
Where Taxis and Uber Pick Up at the Airports
| Airport | Uber or Lyft | Taxi |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head airport (HHH) | Ground transportation area directly outside the terminal exit | Taxi stand to the right as you leave the terminal: Ferguson, Apple and Native Islander’s |
| Savannah airport (SAV) | North entrance of baggage claim | Lower level outside baggage claim, with more than 20 cab companies on the airport’s list |
The Savannah airport is 39 miles from the bridges onto Hilton Head, about 50 minutes without traffic, and about 48 miles (an hour and ten minutes) from Coligny at the south end. A taxi or Uber for that trip is a long fare, so get the price first: the Uber app shows it before you confirm, and for a cab, ask before you get in. Two of the cab companies on the Savannah airport’s list have South Carolina numbers: B & B Taxi, (843) 441-4323, and Quick Taxi, (843) 781-4675. Going home, book the ride the night before; Yellow Transportation runs to both airports.
The drive itself is covered turn by turn on Savannah to Hilton Head.
Airport Taxi and Car Services You Can Reserve
An owner-driven airport taxi service on Gardner Drive, known for early-morning airport runs and car seats for children.
Airport runs to Savannah and the island airport, with flight tracking and a text when your driver is waiting.
A car service is booked ahead for a set time, which suits a flight at dawn or a group with luggage. Two more drivers, Platinum Executive Coaches and White Sands Transportation, are on Savannah airport to Hilton Head.
Ways Around Hilton Head Besides a Ride
Many visitors need a ride only a few times a week. The free Breeze trolley runs in season (routes and stops), bikes ride the island’s pathways, and a rented golf cart covers short hops. Everything is compared on getting around Hilton Head. If you will drive, see car rentals and parking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Uber on Hilton Head Island?
Yes. Uber and Lyft both work on the island and pick up at the Hilton Head and Savannah airports. Waits are longer than in a city, especially late at night and early in the morning.
Are there taxis on Hilton Head?
Yes, by phone. Yellow Transportation answers around the clock at (843) 686-6666, and Ferguson, Apple and Native Islander’s Transportation work the stand at the island airport. Cabs are not hailed on the street.
What is the phone number for Yellow Cab on Hilton Head?
The island’s long-running cab company is Yellow Transportation, (843) 686-6666, open 24 hours a day. The Yellow Cab Company on the Savannah airport’s list is a separate Savannah company, (912) 236-1133.
Do Hilton Head taxis take credit cards?
Yellow Transportation takes cash or credit. Ask any other company when you book.
Where do Uber and Lyft pick up at the Savannah airport?
At the north entrance of baggage claim. Taxis wait on the lower level outside baggage claim.
Where do Uber and Lyft pick up at the Hilton Head airport?
In the ground transportation area directly outside the terminal exit. The taxi stand is to the right as you leave the building.
Can I take a taxi from the Savannah airport to Hilton Head?
Yes. Cabs wait outside baggage claim and will go to any address, but it is a long run for a Savannah cab: about 39 miles and 50 minutes to the bridges. Ask the fare before you get in, or book a transfer ahead.
How do I find the price of an Uber or taxi to Hilton Head?
The Uber app shows the fare before you confirm the ride, and it changes with demand. Taxis have no posted rate, so ask the company for a price when you call.
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