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Barbados car rentals
May 12 — May 19
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Cheap car rentals in Barbados
| $31/day | Economy |
| $35/day | Compact |
| $38/day | Intermediate |
| $49/day | Standard |
| $43/day | Full-size |
| $40/day | SUV |
| $43/day | Minivan |
| $69/day | Full-size SUV |
| $30/day | Mini |
| $51/day | Passenger van |
| $146/day | Pickup truck |
| $87/day | Premium SUV |
| $36/day | Compact SUV |
| $43/day | Standard station wagon |
| $50/day | Standard SUV |
| $57/day | Intermediate SUV |
| $1,680/day | Supplier choice |
Car rental directory
Drive A Matic car rental locations in Barbados
7 Locations
Courtesy car rental locations in Barbados
4 Locations
Bajan Car Rentals car rental locations in Barbados
3 Locations
Hertz car rental locations in Barbados
3 Locations
Sixt car rental locations in Barbados
3 Locations
Stoutes Car Rental car rental locations in Barbados
3 Locations
Alamo car rental locations in Barbados
2 Locations
Enterprise car rental locations in Barbados
2 Locations
Sunnycars car rental locations in Barbados
2 Locations
Venture car rental locations in Barbados
2 Locations
keddy by Europcar car rental locations in Barbados
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Ace car rental locations in Barbados
1 Location
Top tips for renting a car in Barbados
- As long as you hold a valid driver’s license from your country of origin or an International Driver’s Permit, you can obtain a mandatory visitor’s permit to drive and rent a car in Barbados. Fees range from 10 BBD (5 USD) for a two-month permit to 100 BBD (50 USD) for a one-year permit. These permits are available at all rental agencies throughout the island. Also, make sure you have a credit card, because there are some agencies (Courtesy Rent-A-Car) that do not accept cash.
- Parking your rental car in Barbados is fairly easy because the laws are very relaxed in this regard. Generally speaking, free parking areas within town limits are designated by the letter P or wherever you find parking meters. Outside of municipal limits you are free to park on most roads, but always take care to use well-lit areas wherever possible.
- Should you decide to rent a car in Barbados, you should know that rush-hour traffic on the island heading towards Bridgetown (the capital) between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:30 am and out of Bridgetown between 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm can cause excessively long lines and frequent jams. You should keep this in mind if you intend to be on the road or if you have appointments that you need to keep.
- Apart from the national ABC Highway, most roads in Barbados consist of one lane in either direction, and many streets in the countryside are not well lit, so use extreme caution when driving at night. Despite its size, it is not uncommon to find yourself lost when driving on the island. This is especially true for first-time visitors, so renting a GPS system is a good investment.
FAQs about renting a car in Barbados
On average a rental car in Barbados costs $758 per day.
Economy (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Barbados.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Europcar ($34/day), Enterprise ($43/day) and Avis ($57/day).
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to rent a car in Barbados are Bridgetown (97% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in Barbados), Christchurch (3%) and Charnocks (0%).
On average a rental car in Barbados costs $268 per week ($38 per day).
On average a rental car in Barbados costs $1,150 per month ($38 per day).
As in the UK, drivers in Barbados use the left side of the road. All rentals are designated with the letter H on the license plate. Roundabouts are very common, especially at major highway intersections, so exercise caution when you navigate them. If you are traveling with children, you will need a child seat for any kids 5 years or younger.
Thinking of renting a car in Barbados? If so, you need to be at least 21 years old and have some experience behind the wheel. Rental companies’ regulations vary between holding a valid driver’s license for 2 to 5 years, but there is no young persons’ fee applicable. If you are a senior over the age of 70, you will require a medical certificate in order to qualify to rent a car.
While a liter of gasoline will cost about $0.83 in the US, in Barbados the price is about $1.96 per liter ($3.14 per gallon in the US). Diesel prices are much better ($1.57 per liter and $5.89 per gallon) in comparison (in the United States, $0.81 per liter and $3.08 per gallon). Fortunately, the island is not very big, and a good network of roads ensures that a full tank can go a long way.
When driving a rental car in Barbados, you should observe the following speed limits: 40 km/h or about 25 mph when you are in the city or developed areas, 60 km/h or about 38 mph in rural areas and 80 km/h or about 50 mph on highways. If in doubt, always pay attention to the speed-limit signs, which are posted at various points along all minor and major roads.