Given the small size of the town, you will not find cabs idling at taxi stands, waiting for customers. However, if you want to arrange a pick-up or drop-off, the closest is probably Palmetto Taxi, which is based in nearby Bluffton. For very special occasions, there is a Camelot Limousine in the same town. Savannah, located 45 miles away, has at least a dozen cab companies, so taking a taxi from the airport is possible, albeit a bit pricey.

Car agencies are in no short supply on the island, as most visitors will find it the easiest mode of travel. Avis, Enterprise and Hilton Head Rent-a-Car all have lots on Hilton Head proper, with others such as Budget, Hertz and National/Alamo in Savannah, which is the nearest city with a large airport.

A rental car is probably the easiest way to get around the island, as metered spaces and ticketed parking lots can be found without too much trouble. The public beaches on Hilton Head, for example, have spaces for about 700 cars altogether. There is a small parking fee, but this is waived for handicapped people at all locations and everyone at Fish Haul.

To save gas when driving across the island, use the Cross Island Expressway. It charges a small toll, but is quicker than Business 278, which follows the coastline.

Taxis are quite easy to find waiting for customers near any of the large restaurant and nightlife areas.  Mostly these are small taxi companies with maybe only one or two cars, but for under $10 two people can go just about anywhere on the island. These small cab companies are happy to give you their business cards and are quite receptive to calls for pickups.