Basseterre travel guide
Basseterre Tourism | Basseterre Guide
You're Going to Love Basseterre
With 12,920 inhabitants, Basseterre is the most populous city in Saint Kitts and Nevis. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Basseterre has to offer.
Where to Eat in Basseterre
If you’re looking for affordable options, Fisherman's Village at Park Hyatt (Banana Bay, South East Peninsula) and The Great House at Park Hyatt (Banana Bay, South East Peninsula) are great picks.
When to visit Basseterre
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Basseterre in June, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 71.6 °F, with an average temperature of 77 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 5.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Basseterre, with an average rainfall of 1.9″.
How to Get to Basseterre
Plane
When flying to Basseterre, you’ll arrive at Basseterre Robert Bradshaw Intl (SKB), which is located 2 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Basseterre from the United States departs from New York and takes around 4h 02m.
Car
Another option to get to Basseterre is to pick up a car rental from Newcastle, which is about 18 km from Basseterre. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Newcastle.
Airlines serving Basseterre
Where to stay in Basseterre
Average rates range from around $125 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $868 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Basseterre
Most booked hotels in Basseterre
Renting a car in Basseterre
Renting a car in Basseterre costs $58 per day, on average, or $289 if you want to rent if for 5 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Basseterre Robert Bradshaw Intl.
The most frequently booked car type in Basseterre is Mini (Suzuki Celerio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.