Auto rental can be arranged on your behalf, prior to your arrival. An average vehicle such as a Suzuki Jeep, is approximately $US340 – 350$ (£300-£350) per week, depending on the model of the car you select, the duration of your stay, the current EC$ rate and the season
A local licence is required and this will be either be provided by the rental company, or obtained at our local police station. Costs are approximately: EC$68 (US$25) – A full clean US/Canadian/British /International Driving Licence is required.
In order to give yourself time to adjust, we recommend that you take receipt of your hire car the morning after your arrival. Your car will be delivered to the villa at a mutually agreed time. On the evening of arrival, if you wish to dine out, our taxi service is available for hire – details of which are located at the property.
Car Hire on the island is not available to under 26 year olds.
Driving here is on the left hand side. Because of the British influence in this part of the Caribbean in the past, everything concerned with autos uses the UK terms – but US and Canada visitors never have a problem. It’s a slower pace of life. The traffic isn’t like New York! Just remember that auto = car, gas = petrol, you get 2.67 local dollars (EC$) for 1US$ of yours (good, eh?) and you’ll be OK. Take it easy, you’re on vacation.
Remember you must purchase your temporary driver’s license: the rental people will help you with the process. Some leading companies can issue a license some of our private rentals will require you to attend the local police station to purchase one. I recommend you purchase your own Collision Damage Waiver. There are many companies available on the net, subject to your country of origin.
Grenada auto rental has big advantages: the island has some wonderful unspoilt beaches, which are only accessible if you have your own transport. One of the most useful items you will then need is a map of the island – although you can’t get lost, at least not for long. There are few road signs around the countryside, but if in doubt as to where exactly you are, just stop and ask someone. But all roads lead to St George’s!
They will point you in the right direction. You will be somewhat bemused by the literal descriptions in their directions. The common direction is “You go so – and then you go so”. Left and right are rarely used!
