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Castries travel guide

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You're Going to Love Castries

With 20,000 inhabitants, Castries is the most populous city in Saint Lucia. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Castries has to offer.

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When to visit Castries

Castries in November
Estimated package price
$807
2 travelers
Flight to Castries
3 nights at hotel
Castries in November
Estimated package price
$807
2 travelers
Flight to Castries
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Castries

Plane

Castries is served by 2 airports: Castries George F. L. Charle (SLU) and Castries Hewanorra (UVF). The closest to downtown Castries is Castries George F. L. Charle, which is located 1 mile from the city center. Further away is Castries Hewanorra, 19 miles from the center of Castries. The shortest flight to Castries from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 45m.

Plane

Castries is served by 2 airports: Castries George F. L. Charle (SLU) and Castries Hewanorra (UVF). The closest to downtown Castries is Castries George F. L. Charle, which is located 1 mile from the city center. Further away is Castries Hewanorra, 19 miles from the center of Castries. The shortest flight to Castries from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 45m.

Airports near Castries

UVFCastries Hewanorra
SLUCastries George F. L. Charle

Airlines serving Castries

KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,084 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,853 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,660 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,919 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,168 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (654 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,909 reviews)
Air Caraïbes
Good (45 reviews)
Caribbean Airlines
Excellent (162 reviews)
interCaribbean Airways
Okay (20 reviews)
Sunrise Airways
Winair
Excellent (1 reviews)
Fly Salone
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Where to stay in Castries

Average rates range from around $161 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $433 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Castries

Most booked hotels in Castries

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Jade Mountain
5 stars
Excellent (10, 37 reviews)
$1,469+
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Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 188 reviews)
$995+
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Ladera Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 181 reviews)
$879+
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Villa Beach Cottages
3 stars
Excellent (9, 324 reviews)
$279+
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Cap Maison Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, 132 reviews)
$671+
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Bel Jou Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 344 reviews)
$220+
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Renting a car in Castries

Renting a car in Castries costs $57 per day, on average, or $286 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, 6% more expensive than at Castries George F. L. Charle.

Expect to pay $5.07 per gallon in Castries (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $60.87 and $81.16. The most frequently booked car type in Castries is Compact (Chevrolet Trax or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Lancer or similar) are, on average, 33% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Castries costs $57 per day, on average, or $286 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, 6% more expensive than at Castries George F. L. Charle.

Expect to pay $5.07 per gallon in Castries (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $60.87 and $81.16. The most frequently booked car type in Castries is Compact (Chevrolet Trax or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Lancer or similar) are, on average, 33% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Castries

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