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St Vincent and the Grenadines / Car Rental

While a car is usually a good addition to a Caribbean holiday and enables you to explore on your own, to visit remote beaches by day and restaurants in the evenings, some of the Grenadine islands are so small that a car is unnecessary. You can simply walk or get yourself dropped off by the hotel or by taxi (or water taxi). In fact there may not be any for hire anyway. However, on the midsize islands, where taxis are quite expensive, it takes only a few journeys before a car has paid for itself. If you are staying in a villa it is always recommended to have a car. Occasionally a car may come with your house but otherwise you will need one to buy groceries and to go out.

In order to drive in St Vincent and the Grenadines you will need a temporary driver’s licence. This costs EC$50 and can be obtained on presentation of a valid overseas driver’s licence in St Vincent, at ET Joshua Airport or in Kingstown, either at the police station in Bay Street or the Licensing Authority on Halifax Street. On the smaller islands you can go to the local Revenue Office. If you have an International Driving Permit you will need to get it stamped at the police station.

There are cars for rent on St Vincent, Bequia, Canouan and Union Island. On Mustique a mule (golf cart) may be included with your villa, otherwise contact the Mustique Company.

You may also want to read our article - Essential Notes on Driving in the Caribbean.

Please see below for our recommended St Vincent and the Grenadines car rental companies and full directory listings.

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Looking for inspiration?

  1. Hike up St Vincent's 4000ft volcano, La Soufriere
  2. Take the Barracuda Express to the pretty harbour of Port Elizabeth, Bequia, for a day's sightseeing
  3. Enjoy a day sail and snorkelling trip to the stunning Tobago Cays
  4. Join in the carnival atmosphere and jump-up during Vincy Mas
  5. Rub shoulders with the rich and famous on Mustique

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