Piarco is a must-see destination in Tunapuna/Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Piarco has to offer.
When flying to Piarco, you’ll arrive at Port of Spain Piarco Intl (POS), which is located 1 mile from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Piarco include JetBlue, Caribbean Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest flight to Piarco from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 45m.
Another option to get to Piarco is to pick up a car rental from Port of Spain, which is about 13 miles from Piarco. You’ll find branches of Ace and Hertz, among others, in Port of Spain.
Renting a car in Piarco costs $49 per day, on average, or $147 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Port of Spain Piarco Intl.
The most frequently booked car type in Piarco is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.