Car hire Barbados Airport

The island of Barbados is served by Barbados Airport, which is commonly called Grantley Adams International Airport. It is one of the largest airports in the Eastern Caribbean, connecting passengers to numerous continents, including South America, North America and Europe. The airport is located 10kms to the east of Bridgetown.

Barbados Airport facilities

The modern design of Barbados Airport features two separate terminals, which are connected to each other. The old terminal handles departures while the Arrivals area is housed in the new terminal. Car rental in Barbados Airport is found close to the bottom floor exit of the Arrivals terminal.

Barbados Airport excursions

The island of Barbados contains two coasts; the Atlantic Ocean coast and the calmer Caribbean Sea coast. Towns like Saint Andrew and Saint George are found on the rougher Atlantic side and can be reached with car hire in Barbados Airport. The calmer side is home to beautiful towns like Saint Peter and Saint James, both of which are worth visiting.

Best time to visit

Winter is the best period to visit Barbados. Temperatures vary, but remain relatively warm between the months of October to April, hovering between 23°C and 30°C. Most of the rainfall falls in the summer months, between May and August. Luckily, Barbados generally falls out of the range of the hurricanes that regularly hit the Caribbean.

Car rental in Barbados Airport

Even though Barbados car rental can be expensive, it is the best way to get from one side of the island to the other. Most, but not all, roads are paved so caution is advised when driving around the island, especially at night. For the best rates, visitors should compare car hire before landing at the airport.