Barbados Travel Information

Luckily for Barbados, it boasts great scenic routes for a holiday packed with amazing views. Be aware of roundabouts if you are not used to them, as often drivers are unsure of which lanes to take. While driving, be careful and courteous to other drivers and make sure you wear your seatbelts, otherwise you will be fined on the spot. Most car hire companies will deliver the vehicle to the airport or to the hotel for your convenience and provide you with a free road map of the island for your travels around Barbados.

Barbados Time Difference

When travelling in Barbados with a car hire, it is important to know that the country is in the Atlantic Time Zone. Barbados time difference is 4 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT -4).

Language in Barbados

When driving your cheap car hire in Barbados, you will have no problem in asking for directions, as the official language in Barbados is English. However, the Bajan dialect is commonly spoken.

Electricity in Barbados

Barbados operates on 110 volts/50 cycles. Standard plug types are: 2 Flat blades and 2 Flat blades with a round grounding pin.

Currency in Barbados

Collecting your cheap car hire in Bridgetown makes a great starting point for your holiday, but you should take other details in consideration, such as the exchange rates. The currency in Barbados is the Barbadian Dollar (BBD). There are ATM machines in most hotels.

Tourism in Barbados

When planning your holiday with a car hire in Barbados, be sure to have a look at the following websites to find out Barbados tourism office locations, places to visit and further information you may need before travelling. To know more, visit the website of the Barbados Tourism Authority.

Barbados Visa & Embassy Information

For your holiday in Barbados, all you need is a valid passport and identification. No Visas are required for UK citizens but check the Barbados Travel Documents for more information. The British High Commission is located in Bridgetown. To know more about UK Embassies in Barbados and other information, please refer to the website provided

Before hiring a car, it's probably worth having a look at the above essential Barbados travel information, which includes everything you need to know when planning your holiday, as well as all arrangements necessary before travelling.

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