French Guiana Is it okay to rent a car and drive around on your own in and around Cayenne and Karaou? Or it’s best to book packages by GuyaneEvasion and other travel agents? submitted by /u/CuriousEff

Why is overland travel to French Guiana so expensive? I am traveling to Suriname next month and I was looking into a short tour (3 days or so) to French Guiana. I noticed that all tour operators charge VERY high prices just for transportation alone, about USD300 for a single trip from Paramaribo to Cayenne. What is the reason for this? Is it because it is the only option, as there are no flights? F…