Grenada information

Grenada is an island nation in the southeastern Caribbean Sea including the southern Grenadines. Grenada is the second-smallest independent country in the Western Hemisphere (after Saint Kitts and Nevis). It is located north of Trinidad and Tobago, and south of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The national bird of Grenada is the critically endangered Grenada Dove. (...) more....

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The best and cheapest Transportation is the public Mini Bus! Our Buses travel around the entire island. It's a lot of fun, because as you drive, you are entertained by typical Caribbean music. On the buses, you will meet some of the friendliest and most helpful people in the entire Caribbean.

The bus stops wherever it is needed, except in the city of St. George and its suburbs where there are bus stops. They drive regularly from Grand Anse to St. George. The drive takes about 5 minutes, and costs only $2.50 EC per person. In St. George's, the capital, there is a central bus station, where you can find buses to different parts of the island. The destinations are well marked at the terminal, and all of the busses carry stickers showing their destinations. Of course, if you still feel a little lost, all you have to do is ask our friendly people for directions. The drive that takes the most time, is the one to the town of Sauteurs, which is on the northern coast of the island. It is also the most expensive of all the trips and costs $8.00 EC. The buses travel regularly on weekdays, from 7.00 am to 7.00 pm.

There are Hotel / Airport taxis which have fixed rates. All our taxis, mini buses & vehicles for hire are identifiable by registration numbers beginning with the letter 'H'. The Street taxis provide good service, but it is a good idea to first find out how much they charge for the trip before entering the vehicle.

There are quite a few car rental agencies on the island. The cost of renting a vehicle does change during the season, but on average, the cost is approximately US$50 a day plus US$12.00 for the local driver's license and US$12.00 a day CDW. The price does vary slightly from company to company, so don't be afraid to shop around.

These are colourful motorboats that run between Grand Anse Beach and St. George's harbour. It is a fast, fun way to get from the town to the Grand Anse Beach, even if occasionally you may get a little damp. The cost depends upon the number of people making the trip. For two people, it costs about $10.00 EC. The boats are restricted to one section of the Grand Anse beach, near the vendors market, so if you are considering strolling along the beach, please allow sufficient time to get back to the embarkation point. Coming off the cruise ship, you just have to follow the signs to get to the water taxi stand. All boats used for this are licensed by the port authority, and must have sufficient safety equipment on board. The Water Taxis can normally be found on the Carenage section, in town. They are only on the beach when there is a cruise ship in the harbor.

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Passport is recommended, but tourists may enter with birth certificate and photo ID. Visa not required for tourist stay of up to 3 months, may be extended to maximum of 6 months. For additional information consult Consulate General of Grenada, 1701 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20009 (202/265-2561) or Permanent Mission of Grenada to the U.N. (212/599-0301). Mention tripwolf when you contact American Passport following the link below to ensure eligibility for special rates and services.

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