Antigua
Getting There/Around

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By Air:

V. C. Bird International Airport ( ANU ) ( +268 462 0642 ), The airport, located 8km ( 5 miles ) northeast of St. Johns, is approximately a 10 minute drive from town. Its single terminal offers direct flights and connections from surrounding Islands as well as from North American and European major cities. Here are some of the Airlines that fly through ANU:

Air Canada ( +268 462-1147 / http://www.aircanada.com )

American Airlines ( +268 462-0950 / http://ww.aa.com/ )

British Airways ( +268 462-3219 / http://www.ba.com )

BWIA ( +268 462-3101-2 / http://www.bwee.com/ )

Continental ( +268 462 5355 / http://www.continental.com )

US Air ( +268 480 5601 x 5704 / http://www.usairways.com )

Virgin Atlantic ( +11 44 1293 747 747 / http://www.virgin-atlantic.com )

By Car:

Regular bus service from the airport is a sometime thing so car hire is the preferred way to get around the Island. It is somewhat expensive and make sure you bring your drivers license as you will have to acquire a local driving license for a small fee. Be prepared for a bumpy ride because not many roads are smooth. Maps also come in handy because there are very few signposts. Here are the popular car rentals on the Island:

Budget Rent-a-Car ( +268 462 6702 / http://www.budget.com/ )

Capital Car Rentals and Tours ( +268 462 0863 /461 2165 )

Carters Rent A Car ( +268 463 0675 )

Dions Rent A Car & Taxi Service ( +268 462 3466 )

Dollar Rent A Car ( +268 462 8802 )

Hertz Rent-a-Car ( +268 481 4455 / http://www.hertz.com/ )

Huntley Rent A Car ( +268 462 1575 )

Hyatt Rent-A-Car ( +268 460 6551 )

Ivor’s Car Rental & Taxi Service ( +268 460 1241 )

Jacob’s Rent -A-Car ( +268 462 0576 )

Jeeps R US Rentals ( +268 462 9099 )

Jonas Rent-A-Car ( +268 462 3760 )

Lion’s Car Rental ( +268 562 2708 )

National Car Rental ( +268 462 2113 / http://www.nationalcar.com/ )

Oakland Rent-A-Car ( +268 462 3021 )

Paradise Car Rental ( +268 462 9780 )

Prince’s Rent-A-Car ( +268 462 0766 )

Rawlins Supreme Car Rental ( +268 461 0110 )

Stead’s Rent-A-Car ( +268 462 9970 )

Slane’s Supreme Car Rental ( +268 462 8789 )

Thrifty Car Rental ( +268 462 9532 )

Village Car Rental ( +268 461 3746 )

Taxis are available throughout Antigua and many of the popular destinations have fixed prices. Sample fares from V.C. Bird International Airport to: Nelsons Dockyard—USD 21; Shirley Heights—USD 21; St. John's—USD 7. One neat thing is that the taxi drivers are also licensed tour guides!

Getting Around:

Once out of the airport there is a limited bus service that travels throughout the Island but it is not recommended due to the infrequency of the buses as well as the crowded conditions. There is a very large local demand for these buses including as long waiting periods. Bus schedules can be obtained through your hotel.

Usually most traveling is done by car or taxi service. Car rentals are typically USD 40-USD 50 per day and along with your international driving license, a local driving license is also required for about USD 20.