Car rental Services Barbados
Learn more about our services that make renting more effortless and more enjoyable.
Our car rental services include free breakdown assistance and the provision of a variety of optional extras such as child seats, extra drivers, one-way rentals, and much more.
Regarding catering for your needs whilst on holiday, we have made every effort to ensure that our services are extensive.
Drive Barbados offer valuable extras like maps and permit-on-arrival: everything to be ready for your vacation.
Drive Barbados offers various car rental services for your usage.
Driver's Permits
Carry a valid driver’s licence from your country of origin. In addition, driving in Barbados requires a valid local driver’s permit. These can be issued by Drive Barbados or at the airport when you arrive on your flight. Fees for:
two-month permit 10 BBD (5 USD)
one-year permit 100 BBD (50 USD)
You can obtain a driver’s permit from the Barbados Licensing Authority offices or authorized car rental agencies
Baby/Children Car Seats
Baby seats are compulsory for all infants under 5 years of age. Drive Barbados offers Child Safety Seats and Baby seats for all ages that are safer and more comfortable. The rental of baby seats, infant and booster seats is a valuable travel option for families with small children.
GPS
Navigate our beautiful island and find every destination with ease with the help of a GPS unit available for rental.
Rental Vehicle Makes & Models
Our fleet of fully maintained operating later model rental car categories. Whether you require a Moke, economy, compact sedan, Jimny soft top, Toyota Noah liteace minivans
Unlimited Mileage
You can travel for as many miles without restrictions or additional cost
Vehicle Long Term Rental & Leasing
Our vehicles are available for rental for the short term and on a long-term or lease basis at reasonable rates. Flexible & straightforward monthly car hire from 1 to 3 months, with free additional drivers, free delivery and pickup and a complimentary wash, vacuum, and fluid top-up checks once a month.
Fuel Policy
Option 1: Each vehicle is delivered with a free quarter prepay fuel offered at the start of your hire. Return the vehicle with an empty gas tank. No refunds for unused gas.
Option 2: Full. The renter received a full tank, and the renters returned empty. This is done upon request of the renter. Prepaid gas is available at the same local fuel prices.
Pickup & Delivery
One-way car rental
We will pick up and drop off the car anywhere on the island. All at no extra charge. To any hotel, villa or apartment or residence
Senior Citizen Discounts
For travellers 50 years and older. Senior car rental discounts are built in to save you time and money! So you are entitled to a smooth, trouble-free trip to Barbados.
17/7 Roadside Assistance
Never get stranded. Have a flat tire. Dead battery? Let our free 17/7 hour roadside assistance take care of it for you.
Frequent Renters Reservation
Free Barbados Road Map
Drive Barbados will provide you with a free road map of Barbados when you collect your vehicle from us. Not ever get lost.
Barbados most frequent car rental FAQs
Drive Barbados offers cheap car rentals for tourist at most affordable rates in Barbados.
Rental car for exploration is essential. Rental car for exploration is essential. Barbados is considered a small island but the country offers more than 1475 kilometres in roads for exploration. Most people who travel to Barbados for the first time completely underestimate what it offers and can’t wait to discover more.
In Barbados, rental cars cost in average around $1153 per month ($43 a day)
Must be 21 years old and should also have experience in driving. Rental firms are required to keep a drivers license valid for two years. Drivers between 20 and 21 years old may incur additional fees daily and can only lease a Moke, Economy or Compact vehicle rental. If you are over 70, a medical certificate is required to rent a car.
Barbados rental car Information
Flag
Barbados
Capital
Bridgetown
Language
English
Country code
+1 246
Currency
Bajan dollar (BBD)
Drive on
Left Side like you would in the UK.
Time Zone
UTC: -4
- Book early to get the best-priced rental car for your trip to Barbados.
- Be cautious and always give way to the car on your right at roundabouts.
- Using a mobile phone (except for a hands-free device) or driving while intoxicated is illegal.
- Speed limits vary on different roadways,
80 km/hr. Or 50 miles/hour on main highways
60 km/hr. Or 37 miles/hour in rural areas
40 km/hr. Or 20 miles/hour in City areas
Drivers should always pay attention to speed limit signs posted at various points along all minor and major roads
