Barbados
Getting There/Around

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Getting There:

By Air:

Grantley Adams International Airport ( BGI ) ( +246 428 7101 / http://www.gaia.com.bb ) is the only airport in Barbados and is located on the island's south coast in Christchurch. The airport provides direct service and connections to international destinations from airlines including:

Air Canada ( +246 428 5077 / http://www.aircanada.com )

Air Jamaica ( +1 800 523 5585 / http://www.airjamaica.com )

Air Martinique ( +809 458 4528 )

American Airlines ( +1 800 744 0006 / http://www.aa.com )

British Airways ( +246 436 6413 / http://www.britishairways.com )

BWIA ( +1 800 538 2942 / http://www.bwee.com )

Caribbean Star ( +246 436 1858 / http://www.flycaribbeanstar.com )

LIAT ( +1 888 844 5428 / http://www.liatairline.com )

Virgin Atlantic ( +1 246 228 4886 / http://www.virgin-atlantic.com )

Mercedes Benz buses provide service to Bridgetown approximately every 15 minutes. These buses depart from the Main Road outside the terminal and cost approximately Bds$ 1.50.

Taxis are available at the airport 24 hours daily and operate on a fixed-fare from the following companies:

Barbados Tours ( +246 420 2877 )

Quintette ( +246 428 8735 )

Getting Around:

Frequent bus service is available throughout Barbados for Bds$1.50. All buses end at Speightstown.

ZR Vans service the entire island at the rate of Bds$1.50. These vans do not have fixed schedules, but service is frequent.

Taxis are an easy way to get around Barbados, however they do not have meters so make sure to always ask the driver the price before traveling.

Barbados has a large network of roads covering the entire island making driving a convenient way to get around. A Barbados driving permit is required along with an International Driving Permit or national license. Obtain permits at car hire companies, the Ministry of Transport, the airport or at police stations. There is a registration fee of Bds$10. There are several rental car companies in Barbados including:

Best E Car Rentals ( +246 425 9751 / http://bestecarrentals.com )

C.J.H. Enterprises ( +246 428 0442 / http://www.barbados.org/carrentals/cjh )

Coconut Car Rentals ( +246 437 0297 / http://www.coconutcars.com )

Courtesy Rent-A-Car ( +246 431 4160 / http://www.barbados.org/tours/courtesy )

Direct Rentals ( +246 420 6372 / http://barbadosrentals.net )

RDH Transport Services ( +246 435 9754 / http://www.rdhgroup.org/transport.htm )

Southern Rentals Limited ( +246 428 7013 / http://www.southernrentalsbarbados.com )

Sunny Isle Sixt ( +246 422 3000 / http://www.carhire.tv )

Top Car Rentals ( +246 435 0378 / http://barbadoscarrentals.com )