There are 6 ways to get from Rarotongo Airport (RAR) to Matavera by bus, taxi, rideshare, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Cook's Corner Arcade
best- Take the bus from Rarotongo Airport to Cook's Corner Arcadebus Clockwise
- Take the bus from Cook's Corner Arcade to CIFA Complexbus Clockwise
29 min$5–23Drive 9.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Rarotongo Airport (RAR) to Mataveracar 9.1 km
12 min$2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rarotongo Airport (RAR) to Mataverataxi 9.1 km
12 min$16–20Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rarotongo (RAR) to Matavera9.1 km
12 minShuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Rarotongo Airport to Matavera
16 min$17–169Bus
- Take the bus from Rarotongo Airport to CIFA Complexbus Anti-Clockwise
35 min$3–12
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rarotongo Airport (RAR) to Matavera is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 12 min.
The fastest way to get from Rarotongo Airport (RAR) to Matavera is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $16 - $20.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rarotongo Airport and arriving at CIFA Complex. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
The distance between Rarotongo Airport (RAR) and Matavera is 10 km. The road distance is 9.1 km.
The best way to get from Rarotongo Airport (RAR) to Matavera without a car is to bus via Cook's Corner Arcade which takes 29 min and costs $4 - $24.
It takes approximately 29 min to get from Rarotongo Airport (RAR) to Matavera, including transfers.
Rarotongo Airport (RAR) to Matavera bus services, operated by Cook's Island Bus, depart from Rarotongo Airport station.
Rarotongo Airport (RAR) to Matavera bus services, operated by Cook's Island Bus, arrive at Cook's Corner Arcade station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rarotongo Airport (RAR) to Matavera is 9 km. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Rarotongo Airport (RAR) to Matavera.
There are 239+ hotels available in Matavera.
What companies run services between Rarotongo Airport (RAR), Cook Islands and Matavera, Cook Islands?
You can take a bus from Rarotongo Airport to CIFA Complex via Cook's Corner Arcade in around 29 min.
- Phone
- +682 25 512
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cook's Island Bus
Bus from Rarotongo Airport to Cook's Corner Arcade
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–12
- Website
- Cook's Island Bus
- Schedules at
- Cook's Island Bus
- Adult Single Ride
- $3
- Adult All Day Pass
- $12
Bus from Cook's Corner Arcade to CIFA Complex
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–12
- Website
- Cook's Island Bus
- Schedules at
- Cook's Island Bus
- Adult Single Ride
- $3
- Adult All Day Pass
- $12
Bus from Rarotongo Airport to CIFA Complex
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–12
- Website
- Cook's Island Bus
- Schedules at
- Cook's Island Bus
- Adult Single Ride
- $3
- Adult All Day Pass
- $12
- Phone
- +682 20639
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cook Islands Tours
Shuttle from Rarotongo Airport to Matavera
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $17–169
- Website
- Cook Islands Tours
- Adult One Way (Shared Transfer)
- $23
- Child One Way (Shared Transfer)
- $17
- Adult Return (Shared Transfer)
- $34
- Child Return (Shared Transfer)
- $26
- Private Transfer One Way (Price per Vehicle)
- $107
- Private Transfer Return (Price per Vehicle)
- $169
- VIP Transfer One Way (Price per Vehicle)
- $113
- VIP Transfer Return (Price per Vehicle)
- $169
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rarotongo (RAR) to Matavera
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Estimated price
- $16–20
Atupa Taxi
- Phone
- +682 25517
Rainbow Taxi
- Phone
- +682 72318
Seeplus Taxi
- Phone
- +682 55297
Price Taxis
- Phone
- +682 57303
AJ Taxi Services
- Phone
- +682 22592
Smartie Rides
- Website
- instagram.com
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rarotongo Airport (RAR) and Matavera. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.