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Tobago / Car Rental

Hiring a car is highly recommended for Tobago, for a couple of days at least if you are in a hotel and definitely if you are staying in a villa. There is so much to explore, from the classic Caribbean villages, Speyside and Charlotteville in the east and the former plantations and rainforest in the centre of the island. And then, down the western end of the island there are the beaches and of course the restaurants. Consider hiring a jeep, especially if you are slightly off the beaten track. Tobago has wonderful countryside and some of the best is to be found down rickety old tracks.

You must have held a licence for a minimum of two years to hire a car in Tobago and be at least 25 years of age. You will not need to purchase a local drivers’ licence while in Tobago, unless you stay for more than 90 days. All that you require is your full and valid national licence (no photocopies).

For car rental on Tobago we recommend Thrifty Car Rentals. We have found that consistently the best car hire company on the island is Thrifty.  The company is owned and run by Eon Rodriguez, who has held the Thrifty franchise in Tobago since 1992.

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

Please see below for reviews of our recommended Tobago car rental companies and full directory listings.

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Looking for inspiration?

  1. Visit the oldest protected rainforest in the Western Hemisphere
  2. Head to Buccoo for some Goat Racing and the Sunday School street party
  3. Scuba dive around Speyside and maybe spot a manta ray or whale shark
  4. Try your hand at a day's sport fishing for the whopping Blue Marlin
  5. Learn about Tobago's history at Fort King George, Scarborough

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