How to get around Grenada

Getting around

Maurice Bishop International Airport, the Cuban-built runway at Point Salines that the 1979 revolution made and the 1983 invasion landed on, lies about five miles south of St. George's beside the Grand Anse hotels. Cruise ships tie up at the terminal in the capital, where buses and taxis wait outside and the Carenage is a ten-minute walk. Between the islands, Osprey Lines runs the fast ferry from the Carenage to Carriacou's Tyrell Bay and on to Petite Martinique, not sailing on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day or Good Friday; the Canadian advisory also lists water taxis between the Grand Anse hotels and the capital.

On land, a network of safe minibuses runs at fixed fares throughout the main island and Carriacou, most routes starting and ending at the bus terminal in St. George's; their drivers, both advisories warn, exceed the speed limits. Taxis are licensed -- plates beginning with H -- unmetered, and charge standard fares for most destinations: agree the fare in local currency first, and US dollars are often accepted. Traffic drives on the left. To drive you need a local temporary licence, bought from the car-hire company or the central police station in St. George's on showing your own, and hire firms may ask for a year's experience, a higher minimum age and an international permit. The advisories call road conditions poor throughout the country: narrow, winding, blind corners in the mountains, potholes and speed bumps, poor lighting, drivers who do not indicate, pedestrians on the carriageway; do not stop if flagged down, keep the doors locked, and after an accident call the police and leave the car where it is.

Verified against Global Affairs Canada, September 2026.

Entry

Passport valid at least six months beyond arrival; no visa, with three months granted on entry (the Canadian advisory says 90 days); a return or onward ticket and possibly proof of funds; a yellow-fever certificate if arriving from a risk country; extensions through the Immigration and Passport Department in St. George's; overstaying or working without a permit is illegal; declare anything dutiable.

Airport and port

Maurice Bishop International (formerly Point Salines), about 5 miles south of St. George's. Cruise terminal in St. George's; buses and taxis outside; Carenage 10 minutes on foot; Fort George a short climb.

Ferries

Osprey Lines from the Carenage, St. George's, to Carriacou and Petite Martinique; no service Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday; rates and schedules subject to change, published only on the operator's JavaScript page. Water taxis Grand Anse–St. George's. Thefts from yachts on the south coast are rising; avoid inter-island sailing at night.

Driving

Left-hand traffic; local temporary licence from the hire company or the central police station in St. George's on showing your own; carry an international permit; hire firms may require a year's experience and a higher minimum age; poor roads throughout, unlit, potholed, blind corners; do not stop for pedestrians flagging you down; after an accident call the police and do not move the car.

Taxis and minibuses

Licensed taxis have plates beginning with H; unmetered, standard fares, agree first, US dollars often accepted. Minibuses at fixed fares from the St. George's terminal across Grenada and Carriacou; drivers speed.

Money

East Caribbean dollar pegged at 2.70 to the US dollar; US dollars accepted; ATMs at banks only.

Emergency numbers

Police 911 (headquarters +1 473 440-3999); fire 911; coast guard 399; ambulance via the hospitals: 434 St. George's General, 724 Princess Alice in Grenville, 774 Princess Royal on Carriacou. No Canadian office; Canadian Citizen Services 1-246-629-3550.

Verified against Government of Grenada, September 2026.

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Checked against Global Affairs Canada — Road conditions and safety poor throughout the country: narrow winding roads, blind corners on mountain roads, potholes, speed bumps, poor lighting, high speeds, pedestrians on the road; do not stop if flagged down; licensed taxis have plates beginning with H and standard fares, confirm the fare first; a network of safe minibuses at fixed fares runs across Grenada and Carriacou, most routes from the bus terminal in St. George's; ferries between Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique; water taxis between Grand Anse hotels and the capital; traffic drives on the left; a local driver's licence bought from a car rental agency or the central police station in St. George's on showing your own; carry an international driving permit, Canada advises normal security precautions; petty crime occurs and rises before and during Carnival in August; carry a photocopy of the passport page; caution at ATMs after dusk; thefts from yachts docked and anchored on the south coast have increased, targeting cash, belongings and outboard engines; avoid travelling between eastern Caribbean islands at night; sexual assault against female travellers occurs; coastal waters dangerous, riptides common, rescue may not meet international standards, No tourist visa for stays up to 90 days; longer stays authorised at the Immigration and Passport Department in St. George's; customs will ask for a return or onward ticket and may ask for proof of funds; the currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar, the US dollar is also accepted, ATMs are available throughout Grenada but at banks only, Road conditions and safety poor throughout the country: narrow winding roads, blind corners on mountain roads, potholes, speed bumps, poor lighting, high speeds, pedestrians on the road; do not stop if flagged down; licensed taxis have plates beginning with H and standard fares, confirm the fare first; a network of safe minibuses at fixed fares runs across Grenada and Carriacou, most routes from the bus terminal in St. George's; ferries between Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique; water taxis between Grand Anse hotels and the capital; traffic drives on the left; a local driver's licence bought from a car rental agency or the central police station in St. George's on showing your own; carry an international driving permit, Canada advises normal security precautions; petty crime occurs and rises before and during Carnival in August; carry a photocopy of the passport page; caution at ATMs after dusk; thefts from yachts docked and anchored on the south coast have increased, targeting cash, belongings and outboard engines; avoid travelling between eastern Caribbean islands at night; sexual assault against female travellers occurs; coastal waters dangerous, riptides common, rescue may not meet international standards, Dial 911 for emergency assistance; no office of the Government of Canada in Grenada, Canadian Citizen Services by web form or 1-246-629-3550, High Commission in Bridgetown; hurricane season early June to end of November; Grenada in an active seismic zone with earthquake and tsunami risk; hepatitis A risk; rabies common in dogs and some wildlife including bats; chikungunya risk (September 2026).
Checked against UK Government (GOV.UK; FCDO travel advice abroad) — A temporary Grenadian driving licence is required, arranged by the hire company on showing your own; hire firms may require a year's experience, a higher minimum age and an IDP; potholes, speed bumps, narrow rural roads with blind corners, drivers who do not indicate, pedestrians on the road, unlit roads, poor signage; do not stop if flagged down, keep doors locked; after an accident call the police and do not move the vehicle; taxis unmetered with standard fares, agree the fare in local currency, US dollars often accepted, minibus drivers often exceed speed limits, Passport valid at least 6 months after arrival; no visa, a maximum stay of 3 months granted on entry, extensions through the Immigration Department; overstaying or working without a permit is illegal; yellow-fever certificate if arriving from a risk country; declare anything prohibited or dutiable, A temporary Grenadian driving licence is required, arranged by the hire company on showing your own; hire firms may require a year's experience, a higher minimum age and an IDP; potholes, speed bumps, narrow rural roads with blind corners, drivers who do not indicate, pedestrians on the road, unlit roads, poor signage; do not stop if flagged down, keep doors locked; after an accident call the police and do not move the vehicle; taxis unmetered with standard fares, agree the fare in local currency, US dollars often accepted, minibus drivers often exceed speed limits, For an ambulance call 434 for St George's General Hospital, 724 for Princess Alice Hospital in Grenville, or 774 for Princess Royal Hospital on Carriacou; insurance should cover local treatment and medical evacuation (September 2026).
Checked against Osprey Lines Ltd — Osprey Lines publishes schedules and fares Grenada–Carriacou and Carriacou–Petite Martinique; no sailings normally on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday; rates and schedules subject to change without notice, Osprey Lines publishes schedules and fares Grenada–Carriacou and Carriacou–Petite Martinique; no sailings normally on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday; rates and schedules subject to change without notice (September 2026).
Checked against Grenada Ports Authority — Buses and taxis wait outside the cruise terminal building; St. George's is walkable; the Carenage is a 10-minute walk from the terminal and Fort George a short climb; Market Square, the Catholic Cathedral and the National Museum are the sights; Ivan's damage still shows on some buildings, Buses and taxis wait outside the cruise terminal building; St. George's is walkable; the Carenage is a 10-minute walk from the terminal and Fort George a short climb; Market Square, the Catholic Cathedral and the National Museum are the sights; Ivan's damage still shows on some buildings (September 2026).
Checked against Government of Grenada — Police 911, headquarters at Fort George +1 (473) 440-3999; fire 911; coast guard 399; rapid response +1 (473) 439-1231 (September 2026).