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- ≈ $679
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Delmas: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026
Residents anchor daily life along the numbered transit corridors, where securing a home off the main commercial avenue keeps a frugal month to $581.
≈ $670
- Housing
- ≈ $415
- Food
- ≈ $222
- Transit
- ≈ $33
Sources: 2 · As of September 13, 2026
Source: Cost of Living in Delmas, Haiti 2026 — $500/mo · Delmas: Cost of Living, Salaries, Prices for Rent & food
- Official airport taxi from Port-au-Prince International Airport
- €23
- Single ticket
- HTG 30
- Local SIM card
- $1
Sources: 3 · As of September 13, 2026
Source: Port au Prince Airport to City Centre: All Transport Options · Carburant plus cher, transport plus cher : le MAST fixe les nouveaux tarifs - Ted'Actu · SIM Cards in Haiti: Plans (2026) | SIM Guide Travel
- Single ticket
- HTG 30
Passengers pay route fares directly to the vehicle driver in cash upon boarding.
- Room per month
- ≈ $415
- SIM card
- $1
Sources: 2 · As of September 13, 2026
Source: Cost of Living in Delmas, Haiti 2026 — $500/mo · SIM Cards in Haiti: Plans (2026) | SIM Guide Travel
- Pre-arranged private transport
- English is available through specialized booking services.
- Shared transit and street taxis
- Haitian Creole is standard.
- Local mobile carrier storefronts
- Haitian Creole and French are required for local customer service.
«Bonjou, kouman ou ye?» — Use as a polite greeting before requesting a service or price.
- 1 day
- Marché en Fer, Le Marron Inconnu, Hotel Oloffson
- 3 days
- National Palace, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Hôtel Montana
- 7 days
- Fort Dimanche, Morne Bois-Pin, Stade Sylvio Cator
About the place
Delmas operates as the dense transit corridor and commercial spine connecting the lower capital basin to the surrounding hills.
Daily transit throughout Delmas follows the numbered junctions along the central road artery. Commuters rely on tap-taps that run predetermined paths between designated intersections and neighboring districts. The national government regulates these fares by formal decree, establishing fixed payments for individual urban legs. Hailing transport requires knowing the specific intersection markers rather than standard postal addresses.
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Housing represents the primary budgetary variable for an extended stay. Securing an apartment away from the main commercial corridor substantially lowers monthly residential costs compared to central avenue locations. Long-term residents allocate the remainder of their regular outlay to staple grocery shopping and municipal travel. Most neighborhood transactions and local rental arrangements operate entirely on cash.
Arrival through the international airport requires hiring an airport taxi directly outside the terminal, because local tap-taps do not enter the grounds. Drivers operate without mechanical meters, making upfront fare agreement essential before departure. Setting up local cellular data requires registering a physical card with a passport at carrier desks or arranging a digital profile prior to landing.
Associations
- Tap-tap routes
- Unmetered airport taxis
- Off-corridor housing
- Cash-based transactions
Facts
- Public transit fares across Delmas intersections are regulated by the social affairs ministry.
- Municipal shared transit does not enter the international airport terminal grounds.
- Apartment rentals outside the central thoroughfare cost significantly less than central housing.
- Purchasing a local physical SIM card requires in-person identity verification with a passport.
Source: Carburant plus cher, transport plus cher : le MAST fixe les nouveaux tarifs - Ted'Actu · Port au Prince Airport to City Centre: All Transport Options · Cost of Living in Delmas, Haiti 2026 — $500/mo · SIM Cards in Haiti: Plans (2026) | SIM Guide Travel
Delmas in pictures7 photos
Money
Monthly budget and everyday prices
≈ $670
- Room in a shared flat
- ≈ $415
- Food, cooking at home
- ≈ $222
- Monthly transit pass
- ≈ $33
Price examples
- Room, per month
- $415
- SIM card
- $1
IEC ID points
Up to 50% of exchange programmes, internships and other IEC services can be paid with points.
+300+100
Points programme rules3 sources · As of September 13, 2026
Source: Cost of Living in Delmas, Haiti 2026 — $500/mo · Delmas: Cost of Living, Salaries, Prices for Rent & food · SIM Cards in Haiti: Plans (2026) | SIM Guide Travel
Getting there and staying
Flight, airport, hosts and rent
No free-housing hosts here yet.
From the airport to the centre
- Official airport taxi from Port-au-Prince International Airport
- €23
Step by step on arrival
- 01Purchase a local SIM card at the airport counter using a passport.
- 02Withdraw local currency from a terminal cash machine.
- 03Board an official airport taxi outside arrivals to reach your destination.
- 04Check in to your reserved hostel bed.
5 sources · As of September 18, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain) · Port au Prince Airport to City Centre: All Transport Options · SIM Cards in Haiti: Plans (2026) | SIM Guide Travel · Delmas, Haiti Prices 2026 - Cost of Beer, Meal, Hotel (HTG)
Visa and practicalities
Choose a passport
Set your passport — processing time, fee and documents differ between passports.
Good to know
- Purchasing a local SIM card requires presenting a passport for registration.
- Taxis lack taximeters, requiring passengers to negotiate and agree on the fare prior to departure.
- Public shared transit does not serve the airport terminal.
1 more rule
- Metropolitan public transport route fares are established by official ministerial tariffs.
Small things
- SIM card
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Purchasing a local SIM card requires passport registration at official stores or the airport arrivals counter. WhatsApp serves as the standard tool for communication.
- eSIM
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Providers include HelloRoam and Airalo.
- Wi-Fi
Frequently asked
How do travelers get from the airport into the city?
Travelers must rely on taxis or pre-arranged private transfers at the international airport. Shared public vehicles do not serve the terminal. Drivers wait directly outside the arrivals hall.
Source: Port au Prince Airport to City Centre: All Transport OptionsHow are airport taxi fares paid?
Airport taxis operate without meters. Passengers must agree on the fare with the driver prior to departure. Drivers accept cash payments in Haitian gourdes or United States dollars.
Source: Port au Prince Airport to City Centre: All Transport OptionsHow can visitors get mobile internet access?
Visitors can purchase digital eSIM profiles prior to arrival or buy a physical card after landing. Physical card purchases require passport registration. Digicel operates a sales counter directly at the international airport terminal.
Source: SIM Cards in Haiti: Plans (2026) | SIM Guide TravelHow does public transit pricing work in Delmas?
Public transport follows official route networks across the metropolitan area. The national social affairs ministry establishes fixed fare schedules for municipal transit corridors connecting Delmas to adjacent districts.
Source: Carburant plus cher, transport plus cher : le MAST fixe les nouveaux tarifs - Ted'Actu4 sources
Source: Delmas: Cost of Living, Salaries, Prices for Rent & food · SIM Cards in Haiti: Plans (2026) | SIM Guide Travel · Port au Prince Airport to City Centre: All Transport Options · Carburant plus cher, transport plus cher : le MAST fixe les nouveaux tarifs - Ted'Actu
Safety and health
Official travel advice and the medical minimum
Getting here
Airports, distances and public transport
Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Toussaint Louverture International Airport PAP
Maria Montez International Airport BRX
Cap Haitien International Airport CAP
Public transportHTG 30
When to go and itineraries
When to come and what fits into a day, three days and a week
Ready-made itineraries
Central Monuments and Heritage3.6 km on foot
- 09:00National Pantheon Museum of HaitiExamine national historical relics and memorial exhibits dedicated to the founders of the republic.
- 11:00Le Marron InconnuView the bronze statue honoring the rebellion and freedom fighters.
- 13:30Marché en FerWalk through the historic cast-iron hall to observe artisan crafts and metalwork.
- 15:30Hotel OloffsonTour the historic gingerbread structure and quiet garden grounds.
Cathedrals and City Panoramas5.1 km on foot
- 09:30Cathedral of Our Lady of the AssumptionInspect the preserved facade and structural ruins of the historic cathedral.
- 11:30Holy Trinity Cathedral, Port-au-PrinceView the surviving art fragments and reconstructed worship space.
- 14:00Hôtel MontanaTake in vantage views over the urban valley and surrounding hills from the terrace.
Language and culture
Five phrases for the first day and where you can’t do without the language
English fluency is scarce throughout Delmas. Haitian Creole is the language of daily community life, while French is used for administrative records and formal announcements.
Five phrases for the first day
- Bonjou, kouman ou ye?Bonjou, kouman ou ye?
- Konbyen sa koute?Konbyen sa koute?
- Tanpri, fè yon ti rabè pou mwen.Tanpri, fe yon ti rabe pou mwen.
- M ap desann la, tanpri.M ap desann la, tanpri.
- Èske kay sa a a louwe?Eske kay sa a a louwe?
2 more phrases
- Souple, ede m.Souple, ede m.
- Mèsi anpil.Mesi anpil.
Where you will need the language
| Situation | Language |
|---|---|
| Pre-arranged private transport | English is available through specialized booking services. |
| Shared transit and street taxis | Haitian Creole is standard. |
| Local mobile carrier storefronts | Haitian Creole and French are required for local customer service. |
| Government offices and formal administration | French serves as the official written and administrative language. |
| Neighborhood commerce and markets | Haitian Creole is the exclusive medium of trade. |
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