Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Piarco travel guide

Piarco Tourism | Piarco Guide

You're Going to Love Piarco

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 to visit Piarco

Piarco in September
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Piarco in September
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Piarco

Plane

When flying to Piarco, you’ll arrive at Port of Spain Piarco Intl (POS), which is located 1 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Piarco include Caribbean Airlines, American Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest flight to Piarco from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 3h 44m.

Car

Another option to get to Piarco is to pick up a car rental from Port of Spain, which is about 21 km from Piarco. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Classique Car Rentals, among others, in Port of Spain.

Plane

When flying to Piarco, you’ll arrive at Port of Spain Piarco Intl (POS), which is located 1 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Piarco include Caribbean Airlines, American Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest flight to Piarco from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 3h 44m.

Car

Another option to get to Piarco is to pick up a car rental from Port of Spain, which is about 21 km from Piarco. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Classique Car Rentals, among others, in Port of Spain.

Airlines serving Piarco

KLM
Good (1,525 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,007 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,395 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,593 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,751 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,095 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,982 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,573 reviews)
Condor
Good (420 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,639 reviews)
Air Caraïbes
Good (48 reviews)
Caribbean Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
interCaribbean Airways
Okay (30 reviews)
Bahamasair
Okay (65 reviews)
Winair
Excellent (4 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Piarco

Most booked hotels in Piarco

Piarco Village Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 85 reviews)
$119+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Trincity Trinidad Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 661 reviews)
$165+
Studio 27 Inn
3 stars
Good (7.6, 78 reviews)
$51+
Grand Diamond Hotel Trinidad
3 stars
Good (7.4, 587 reviews)
$116+
Airport Suites Hotel
2 stars
Good (6.5, 1648 reviews)
$66+
Regent Star Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.1, 28 reviews)
$113+

Renting a car in Piarco

Renting a car in Piarco costs $56 per day, on average, or $167 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, 9% more expensive than at Port of Spain Piarco Intl.

The most frequently booked car type in Piarco is Compact (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mazda Demio or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Piarco costs $56 per day, on average, or $167 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, 9% more expensive than at Port of Spain Piarco Intl.

The most frequently booked car type in Piarco is Compact (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mazda Demio or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.