CK Cook Islands: how to get around
Ride apps, airports, driving side and the latest UK travel advice for Cook Islands, with a ticket finder to plan your journey.
Travel advice right now
The UK government does not publish a separate travel advice page for Cook Islands in the data we use. Check your own government's advice before you travel.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Avarua
- Currency
- Cook Islands dollar (CKD), New Zealand dollar (NZD)
- Languages
- English, Cook Islands Māori
- Driving side
- They drive on the left
- Phone code
- +682
- Region
- Polynesia
Ride apps
We have not been able to confirm a ride-hailing app for Cook Islands from the companies' own websites, so we are not guessing. Local taxis and local apps usually exist; ask your hotel or the airport information desk for the trusted option.
Main airports
- RAR Rarotonga Airport · Avarua
All 1 main passenger airports we hold for Cook Islands (OurAirports), capital-city airports first, then A to Z. Use the ticket finder above to search a flight.
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Getting around Cook Islands
We have not added a full getting-around guide for Cook Islands yet. See the confirmed ride apps, airports and travel advice above, and use Rome2Rio in the ticket finder to see routes.
Frequently asked questions about getting around Cook Islands
Which side of the road do they drive on in Cook Islands?
In Cook Islands, vehicles drive on the left side of the road.
What is the currency in Cook Islands?
The currency is the Cook Islands dollar (CKD) and New Zealand dollar (NZD).
Which ride-hailing apps work in Cook Islands?
We have not been able to confirm a ride-hailing app for Cook Islands from the companies' own websites, so we do not list one.
What are the main airports in Cook Islands?
Main airports with scheduled passenger flights include Rarotonga Airport (RAR).
What is the phone code for Cook Islands?
The international dialling code for Cook Islands is +682.
Sources: ride-app company websites, UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licence v3.0), OurAirports, Wikidata, Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data last built 13 October 2026. Found a mistake? Tell us and we will fix it.