Car Hire in Barbados
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre
Economy
Chevrolet Spark or comparable
HUF 13,283.41 per day
Bridgetown Airport
Compact
Suzuki Swift or comparable
HUF 15,435.31 per day
Bridgetown Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla Axio or comparable
HUF 20,407.09 per day
City Centre
Mini
Hyundai i10 or comparable
HUF 21,567.04 per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Bridgetown Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Passat or comparable
HUF 37,582.33 per day
Bridgetown Airport
Full-size SUV
Toyota Rush or comparable
HUF 68,512.95 per day
Bridgetown Airport
Premium SUV
Toyota RAV4 or comparable
HUF 155,177.09 per day
City Centre
Compact
Kia Rio or comparable
HUF 16,959.24 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 22:25 on 10/07/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
BBD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
HUF 43,614 per day
Average car hire length
10 days
Speed limit within city centre
40 km/h or 25 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
60 - 80 km/h or 37 - 50 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.00%
Why hire a car in Barbados?
Best known for its splendid beaches, Barbados is one of the most famous destinations in the Caribbean. As if that wasn’t enough reason to visit, the island nation is also home to a diverse culture, cultural monuments, and several splendid protected areas.
Top ways to enter Barbados
- Bridgetown Airport. Located some 13 km (8 miles) from the city centre, Grantley Adams Airport is the entry point for virtually all foreign visitors. In addition to plenty of connections with North America and the rest of the Caribbean, there are also flights to and from such faraway places as the United Kingdom, Netherlands, and Germany.
Top cities and places to visit
- Bridgetown. One of the most historical cities in the Caribbean, Bridgetown punches way above its weight when it comes to landmarks and architecture. The city centre has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, while the Barbados Museum, which has notable exhibitions on the indigenous inhabitants of the island and the slavery era, is the best place to learn about the history behind it all.
- Bathsheba. An old fishing village, Bathsheba is one of the most popular attractions on the island’s eastern coast. Known for its golden beach and serene atmosphere, it also provides access to the surrounding rainforests and the nearby Andromeda Botanic Gardens.
- Foul Bay. Its name might not suggest as much — it allegedly originated from the heavy fishing that used to take place in the area — but Foul Bay embodies much of the postcard perfectness that the coast of Barbados is known for abroad. A sandy beach surrounded by palm trees and coastal cliffs, it also offers access to much of the island’s southeast.
Most popular hire car
The most hired car in Barbados is the Nissan Micra, followed by the Toyota Yaris and the Chevrolet Spark. The most popular car types are economy, mini, and intermediate.
Driving licence requirements
- Barbados recognizes foreign driver’s licenses if they are written in the Latin alphabet and if you’re visiting for tourism purposes. If you’re a permanent resident of Barbados, you need to acquire a local driver’s license.
- If your driver’s license is in another alphabet (e.g., Cyrillic or Arabic), you need to have an International Driving Permit (IDP).
- Even if you have an IDP, you still need to also provide your valid driver’s license from your country
- You must carry your driver’s license, not a copy, with you at all times.
- You need to have had your driver’s license for at least two years.
- Some rental car suppliers charge a young driver fee for drivers between the ages of 22 and 25 and a senior driver fee for drivers over the age of 65.
- There may be additional requirements depending on the car supplier and category, so make sure to check the terms and conditions before booking.
Most popular types of hire car
The most hired car in Barbados is the Nissan Micra, followed by the Toyota Yaris and the Chevrolet Spark. The most popular car types are economy, mini, and intermediate.
Top driving routes
- Inland. Although not as popular as the coasts, the inland parts of Barbados can be just as fun to explore. Many notable attractions are located around the central part of the island, such as the beautiful Flower Forest, Hunte’s Gardens, Harrison’s Cave known for its stalactites, and the lesser-known, but equally interesting Coles Cave.
- Diving and surfing. Barbados is a world-class destination when it comes to water sports, and the small size of the island means you’re never too far away from the next awesome wave to ride. Most of the diving sites are located along the western coast of the island while the surfing hotspots are in the east (the Soup Bowl) and south (Silver Sands).
Car hire prices
- Convertibles - starting at HUF 126,590 per day
- Station wagons - starting at HUF 24,151 per day
- Large cars - starting at HUF 19,503 per day
- Medium cars - starting at HUF 15,435 per day
- People Carriers - starting at HUF 62,517 per day
- Small cars - starting at HUF 13,283 per day
- SUVs - starting at HUF 19,503 per day
How can I save money on my hire car?
There are several good methods to find a cheaper car for hire:
- Compare rates of different car hire supppliers
- Book your vehicle well in advance
- Plan your route before you go
- Know your fuel and mileage requirements
- Visit in the month when the car hire prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Barbados is the cheapest in May when hiring a car is about 21% cheaper than the yearly average and about 37% cheaper than hiring a car in December.
The most popular city in Barbados
Top Most Popular Location in Barbados
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Barbados the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in Barbados fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Barbados
The best month to hire a car in Barbados is September — when the average price for a hire is HUF 13,511.40 per day. This is 38% less than the yearly average and 59% less than hiring a car in February (when the average price is HUF 33,134.52 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, in Barbados?
How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in June — an average of 11 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in March — an average of 9 days.
Average number of hire days in Barbados
Which month is most favoured for hiring a car in Barbados?
Given the number of customers searching for a car in Barbados, December is the most popular, while July is the month that sees the lowest demand.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Barbados Compared to the Yearly Average
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 8 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Drive-A-Matic, GO Rent A Car, Stoutes Car Rental, Flexways, Europcar |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Station wagons |
| Lowest price | HUF 13,283 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Drive-A-Matic |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive-A-Matic | Chevrolet Spark | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Drive-A-Matic | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| GO Rent A Car | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Drive-A-Matic | Suzuki Ertiga | 5 | 2 | Station wagons |
| GO Rent A Car | Chevrolet Spark | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Drive-A-Matic | Suzuki Vitara | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Drive-A-Matic | Suzuki Jimny | 2 | 1 | SUVs |
| Drive-A-Matic | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Drive-A-Matic | Toyota Voxy | 4 | 3 | People Carriers |
| Drive-A-Matic | Suzuki Ciaz | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
DA
United Kingdom
Suzuki Swift
07/05/2025
Use the car to explore the wonderful island.
On short trips it saved a fortune compared with taxis.
On longer trips the car took away the time pressure of joining organised trips. It gave us the opportunity to see the island, explore the amazing east coast, meet local people and use local services. Just keep an eye out for patches of challenging road surfaces!
CH
United Kingdom
Chevrolet Spark
20/02/2025
Trip to Animal Flower Cave - great restaurant- enjoyed drive to get there up the coast road from Hastings
Trip to Farley Hill for picnic
Trips to Bethesda/ Welshman Gully/ Harrison’s Cave ( great Fish cutters in café)/George Washington House/ Sudbury plantation/ St Nicholas Abbey
DG
United Kingdom
Chevrolet Spark
22/11/2024
Good snorkeling, friendly helpful people, cigar lounge very special.
AB
United Kingdom
Suzuki Swift
11/11/2024
We used the car to explore Barbados and got to see much more of the island without the hassle of public transport or organised excursions.
RA
United Kingdom
Suzuki Swift
27/10/2024
The main problem I have was driving at night with on coming vehicles headlights being extra bright also the endless usage of fog lights and not showing regards for other users. 
CW
United Kingdom
Chevrolet Spark
12/08/2024
Turtle swimming, flower forest, trips exploring the island by car - beaches, Bathsheba, Oistins, and most of all the beautiful friendly Bajans and their gorgeous island!
RP
Barbados
Chevrolet Spark
17/07/2024
The front end of the vehicle needs a bit of work, slow leak in front tire.
TK
United Kingdom
Suzuki Ertiga
04/06/2024
Excellent service as usual,polite and friendly staff thank you
KP
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
14/05/2024
Drove most of the island
MF
United Kingdom
Suzuki Swift
08/03/2024
Driving to west coast attractions & restaurants
NF
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
05/02/2024
For a funeral so not a holiday
KA
United Kingdom
Chevrolet Spark
31/01/2024
We had a great journey down the East Coast on one day and had some gorgeous beaches almost completely to ourselves.
FN
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
25/01/2024
The weather obviously, great food, again quite expensive 12% service charge then they expect a tip, more like America
RW
United Kingdom
Suzuki Swift
16/11/2023
We stayed at Tamarind which was really good. They are closing next year for refurbishment so will need to find another hotel. The Tides restaurant was excellent, good service and very good food. Would also recommend Baia Peruvian restaurant. 
RB
United Kingdom
Suzuki Swift
21/10/2023
Travelled all over the island of Barbados in the car: beaches; botanical gardens, wildlife reserve, snorkelling, capital city and local shopping/eating. Couldn’t have done all that without the hire car. It gave us total freedom. 
TM
United Kingdom
Suzuki Ertiga
14/10/2023
Anything to do with nature, as most of the prices on the island have now gone up - a lot
MM
United Kingdom
Suzuki Jimny Cabrio
03/08/2023
Our 5th time in Barbados and we are still discovering new gems. Surfside in Holetown remains a favourite, as does Lone Star. We all had great fun at The Boatyard too. We've taken a trip on Calabaza every time we have been to Barbados and it is always a highlight. This trip was no exception.
VD
United Kingdom
Suzuki Jimny
19/06/2023
Spending time with family, picnics, driving out into the country, spending time at the beach, going various places to eat. Had a blast, and the Jimny was a great lil run around to do that with!
HB
United Kingdom
Suzuki Ciaz
01/06/2023
A car was essential for us for our discovery of the island 🏝️
NB
United Kingdom
Chevrolet Spark
20/05/2023
Only 5 days on the island busy planning our daughters wedding here next year. Eldest daughter was married here last year….. now the middle daughter has just got engaged…. Watch this space!!
WB
Australia
Suzuki Vitara
30/04/2023
Freedom to explore all of Barbados!
GW
United Kingdom
Hyundai Accent
22/02/2023
Great weather,good restaurants with excellent food and service.
NF
United Kingdom
Chevrolet Spark
02/01/2023
Renting the car made it easier to visit variuos parts of the island, Holetown, speightown, Bashiba, North point, Oistons to name just a few during our 7 day stay.
CF
United Kingdom
Suzuki Vitara
20/10/2022
Historical building still pop up every time I'm there on holiday,great food allows available.
BF
United Kingdom
Chevrolet Spark
01/08/2022
Travel around the island. Recommend Harrison’s cave and the rum tours.
JB
United Kingdom
Suzuki APV Van
08/05/2022
Getting around us easy but roads are challenging.
RM
United Kingdom
Suzuki Dzire
20/04/2022
Friendly and relaxed staff. Always felt at ease
IB
United Kingdom
Suzuki Ertiga
03/02/2022
All good no complaints at all
OO
United Kingdom
Suzuki Jimny
01/02/2022
It was a great experience visiting Barbados…We were lucky , The English cricket team were visiting so we visited the famous Kensington Oval to watch WI vs England…( Great Ambiance)Had lunch at the Champers with its amazing view of the Ocean …And a visit to the Animal flower cave with its window to the Ocean was simply priceless….
GN
United Kingdom
Suzuki Swift
05/01/2022
Would defiantly use again service outstanding
MM
United Kingdom
Suzuki Swift
01/12/2021
A nice experience with a car rental company - something that is rare!
KD
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris Sedan
24/11/2021
I mostly stayed on the South Coast and Bridgetown. We also made one longer trip to Bathsheba (Soup Bowl and St. Aidens Church) and I had to drive with care going down and then up the steep hills. Overall, the car performed OK.
JM
United Kingdom
Chevrolet Spark
07/10/2021
Really easy to drive in Barbados if you’re from the U.K. would recommend the caves, north point, Bridgetown and go to the blue water sports near the Hilton
UD
United Kingdom
Suzuki Vitara
04/08/2021
Overall a happy customers
GE
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris Sedan
01/01/2021
Parking rules/regs in Bridgetown are unfathomable to a tourist. We picked up a ticket despite spending an hour trying to work out where was legal to park and believed that we had got it right. We obviously didn't get it right. We liked Bridgetown but the ticket felt like an anti-tourist measure. We didn't go back a second time to Bridgetown to visit the museum because of the parking issues.
We don't object to parking restrictions and are happy to pay to park, but couldn't the authorities make it easier to understand.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Drive-A-Matic
9.3 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Autounion
7.1 / 10
Total number of reviews
81
Total rental companies
14
Average daily price
HUF 43,614.06
Lowest daily price
HUF 13,283.41
Total cars available
214
Top 14 suppliers in Barbados in 2025
Drive-A-Matic
3 locations
HUF 13,283 - HUF 42,554
Stoutes Car Rental
1 location
HUF 71,205 - HUF 155,177
GO Rent A Car
1 location
HUF 15,235 - HUF 29,603
Flexways
2 locations
HUF 18,367 - HUF 21,507
Alamo
2 locations
HUF 18,367 - HUF 21,507
Hertz
1 location
HUF 18,367 - HUF 21,507
Enterprise
2 locations
HUF 21,567 - HUF 73,917
Routes Car Rental
2 locations
HUF 16,959 - HUF 27,787
Europcar
2 locations
HUF 16,959 - HUF 27,787
FOX
2 locations
HUF 16,959 - HUF 27,787
Drive-A-Matic Car Rentals
1 location
HUF 16,959 - HUF 27,787
Keddy
2 locations
HUF 16,959 - HUF 27,787
Ace Rent a car
1 location
HUF 27,399 - HUF 47,046
Autounion
4 locations
HUF 36,490 - HUF 77,269
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