Hiring a car in Barbados is a convenient way to explore the island at your own pace, allowing you to quickly visit all the attractions and bypass public transportation. To rent a car in Barbados, you'll need both an international driver's license and a local license, which costs 10 BBD (5 USD). The driver's age must be between 21 and 70 years old. Please note that car rental prices in Barbados are relatively high, averaging around $120 USD per day.
The cost of a liter of gasoline in Barbados is 1 BBD.
Speed limits in Barbados:
- In populated areas: 30-40 km/h
- Outside of populated areas: 60 km/h
- On the highway: 80 km/h
Barbados traffic rules:
- Travel is left-handed. Overtaking is only permitted on the right-hand side.
- Dimmer headlights must be switched on in the evening and at night and in poor visibility conditions.
- The driver and all passengers (both front and rear) must wear seat belts. There are no specific rules regarding the transportation of small children in the car. The safety of children is left to the full discretion of the parents.
- It is forbidden to talk on a cell phone while driving.
- The permissible blood alcohol level for a driver is 0.5 ppm.
Traffic fines in Barbados:
- Parking in spaces provided for the disabled - about 25 USD
- Speeding - from 70 USD
- Riding on red - within 50 USD
- Unbuckled seat belt - about 50 USD
- Crossing the curb - 450 USD
Toll sections of the road in Barbados are available, but it is better to check the price for their passage with the rental company. On the roads, special signs by the side of the road indicate their beginning.
