Getting around Grenada
The island is small but the roads are steep and winding. Here are your options, honestly compared — including when it's worth driving yourself and when it really isn't.
Maurice Bishop International (GND)
The airport sits at the south-west tip of the island, about fifteen minutes from Grand Anse and twenty from St. George's. There's no train and no Uber here — it's a pre-booked transfer or an airport taxi. A transfer arranged in advance means someone is waiting with your name when you walk out, at a price agreed before you fly.
Private transfers & drivers
For most visitors this is the answer: a private transfer for the airport runs, and a driver for the day when you want to tour or beach-hop without thinking about it. You skip the left-hand-drive learning curve, the parking, and the navigation, and you get a local who knows where to stop. This is what we do — just tell us your dates and your plan.
Reggae buses & taxis
The minibuses — locals call them reggae buses — run set routes from the terminal by St. George's market. They're cheap, loud, full of character, and an experience in themselves, but they don't run to a timetable and they're not for tight schedules or a lot of luggage. Taxis aren't metered: fares are set by zone, so always agree the price before you get in. Not sure what a fair rate is? Message us and we'll tell you.
Renting a car
You can, but go in with your eyes open. Grenadians drive on the left, the roads are narrow, steep, and full of blind bends, and signage is thin. Visitors also need a local temporary driving permit — the rental company arranges it for a small fee on top of the hire. For a beach-based trip near Grand Anse you rarely need a car at all; for a few days of exploring, many people find a driver cheaper and far less stressful than a rental plus fuel.
Ferries and the practical bits
The Osprey ferry links Grenada to Carriacou and Petite Martinique most days — about ninety minutes to Carriacou. There's also a short hop by small plane if you'd rather fly. As for money: the currency is the East Caribbean Dollar (about EC$2.70 to US$1), though US dollars are widely accepted and cards work in most hotels and larger restaurants. Carry some small EC cash for buses, markets, and rum shops.
Let us drive
Airport pickups, day tours, or a driver on call — arranged in advance, priced up front, no surprises.