Barbados car rentals

On average a rental car in Barbados costs $42 per day.

Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Barbados.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Ace ($26/day), Drive A Matic ($32/day) and Alamo ($34/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 (98% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in Barbados), Christchurch (1%) and Charnocks (0%).

On average a rental car in Barbados costs $295 per week ($42 per day).

On average a rental car in Barbados costs $1,266 per month ($42 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.