Car rental in Barbados

Tips for driving your rental car in Barbados

If you're travelling to Barbados, a rental car is the best way to reach all the spots this country has to offer. Barbados is a very interesting country to explore and its capital city Bridgetown counts 110000 inhabitants. In Bridgetown hosts 38.1% of the entire country's population, which counts over 288725 inhabitants. In Barbados the language spoken most widespread is English but people also speak other minor languages. The time zone in Barbados is GMT-04:00 so make sure you adjust your watch at landing. We suggest adjusting your watch before take-off to help conquer jetlag! The electric plug type in Barbados is A / B and the electric voltage is 115 V, so it could be a good idea to bring an adapter with you to protect your devices' lifetime. The calling code in Barbados is +1246, make sure you note this down as it can come useful at times.

More travel information about Barbados

With a fuel cost in Barbados averaging at 1.25 USD, driving around the country won't break the bank. Barbados shares its land borders with n/a, which mean there are plenty of road trip options for travellers wishing to explore a little further. Before crossing any border, please make sure that this is in line with the terms and conditions of your car rental as these might vary according to the supplier you rent your car from. The roads stretch for 1600, 0 of which motorways, which ranks Barbados as the 176th country in the world with the longest road system. This amount of road will let you drive across the country and discover its wonders, secret spots and the delicious local tastes. Please note that in Barbados there is a Left-hand traffic law - it's important to know that the currency is the Barbadian dollar (BBD). Speed limits in town are 40 km/h and on motorways they are 80 km/h. Bear in mind that in Barbados, speaking on the phone while driving is allowed therefore we recommend caution at any time.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Barbados

Barbados boasts one UNESCO site which confirm this country's important heritage. Those who travel to Barbados for leisure just can't miss a visit to Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison (cultural).