Getting
There
St.
Vincent & the Grenadines contains
six airports, however for getting to and
from the country only one is of importance.
This is E.T. Joshua Airport, located in
Kingstown on St. Vincent. There are no
direct flights from Europe or North America
to St. Vincent, with all flights coming
through various gateway islands. The major
gateways are Barbados, Grenada, Martinique,
Puerto Rico, St. Lucia and Trinidad. Major
airlines such as British Airways, Virgin
Atlantic, American Airlines, Air Canada,
Air France, BWIA and Air Jamaica all offer
direct and competitively priced flights
to the gateway destinations. There is
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By
Taxi
The government sets the rates for fares, but
taxis are unmetered and you should always check
the fare before setting off. Fares are raised
for journeys late at night or early in the morning.
The average fare from Indian Bay into Kingstown
is approximately EC$25 and EC$15-20 will get
you to the E. T. Joshua Airport from your Indian
Bay or Villa hotel. Tipping is suggested at
10% of the fare. You can also hire taxis to
take you to the island’s major attractions.
Expect to spend EC$40 to EC$50 per hour for
a car holding two to four passengers.
By
Car
Driving in St. Vincent is on the left. While
initially driving on the narrow, twisting roads
is a bit of an adventure, you will quickly begin
to enjoy the challenge and start driving like
a “Vincy”. There are limited road
signs, but locals are usually quite happy to
point you in the right direction. Remember to
sound your horn as you make the sharp curves
and turns.
A temporary driving licence, costing EC$50,
must be purchased at the police station on Bay
Street, or the Licensing Authority on Halifax
Street, with the presentation of a valid overseas
driver’s licence. If you have an International
Driving Permit you must get it stamped at the
central police station.
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By
Bus
Flamboyantly painted buses travel the principal
roads of St. Vincent, linking the major towns
and villages. The central departure point is
the bus terminal at the New Kingstown Fish Market.
Fares range from EC$1 to EC$6 (US$0.40 to US$2.20).
Minibuses, which stop on demand rather than
at bus stops, run frequently between Kingstown
and the popular hotel areas of Indian Bay and
Villa.
The number of vans starting in Kingstown and
running to Owia or Fancy in the north is limited.
The best way is to take the early bus to Georgetown
and try to catch one of the two vans running
between Georgetown and Fancy (EC$10). To get
to Richmond in the northwest take a bus to Barrouallie
and seek onward transport from there. A day
trip to Mesopotamia (Mespo) by bus (EC$2.50)
is definitely a worthwhile experience
Ferries
Four motor vessels provide scheduled inter-island
service. It it suggested that you arrive no
later than 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure.
Schedule is subject to change due to weather
and other local conditions. Visitors should
consult their hotelier for the latest information.
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