Car Hire at Bridgetown Airport

Airport travel guide

Barbados is an ever-popular Caribbean destination and is particularly popular amongst Brits as it is a former British colony. Barbados is still a dependency of the Crown, at least until November 2021 when they plan to become completely independent and remove the Queen as their Head of State. If you're wondering what the best things to see and do on Barbados are, here's a quick list: 

• Scuba-diving. You can do all kinds of water sports in Barbados, but nothing beats the amazing scuba diving opportunities that you find here. From training courses for beginners to challenging dives for pros, the ocean and its flora and fauna are fascinating to explore. Many of the best dives are located near Bridgetown, in Oistins and in Speightstown. 
• Andromeda Gardens. There are many botanic gardens in the highlands of Central Eastern Barbados, with Andromeda Gardens arguably the most spectacular ones. Go on a long walk and explore the fascinating species of plants, flowers, birds, and animals that live here, many of them endemic to the island.
• Harrison’s Cave. Famous for its mysterious caverns, stalactites and stalagmites, and accesses by a subterranean tramway, Harrison’s Cave is one of the most impressive landmarks of Barbados. Located in the uplands of Barbados, Harrison’s Cave is just around 30 minutes drive northeast of Bridgetown

Top international routes

• Port of Spain
• Kingstown
• Castries
• St George’s
• Miami
• Georgetown

Main airlines

LIAT, Jet Blue Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air Antilles, Caribbean Airlines, and British Airways

Terminals

There are two terminals, which are located inside the same building. The easiest way to get from one to the other is to walk.

Location

Bridgetown Airport is about 20km (12.5 miles) east of the city centre of Bridgetown and takes 30-40 minutes to reach. Tom Adams Highway/H6 and River Road are the main roads connecting the airport to the city. Other popular destinations on Barbados are also within reach — Bathsheba is 23km (14 miles) northeast of the airport and takes 35 minutes to reach while Speightstown is 35km (21 miles) northwest of the airport and takes 55 minutes to reach by car.

Most popular types of hire car

• Small cars - starting at £30 per day
• Medium cars - starting at £30 per day
• Large cars - starting at £31 per day
• SUVs - starting at £27 per day
• People Carriers - starting at £68 per day
• Station wagons - starting at £37 per day
• Premium cars - starting at £36 per day

Car hire desks

Most car hire desks can be found near the arrivals hall.

Services and facilities

You’ll find a number of shops, including a duty-free store, cashpoints, currency exchange offices, and two lounges. There’s a bar, and there are a couple of restaurants, with some offering traditional Barbadian food. There is also an ambulance centre, a pharmacy, a lost and found office, and a chapel. The airport’s facilities are friendly to travellers with reduced mobility.

Nearest petrol station

An Esso Gas station is located right next to the airport on the Airport Access Road. There are many other petrol stations on the way to the city and on the island in general.