Getting to Grenada
Grenada is served by International airlines and cruise companies from North American, Europe and throughout the Caribbean. International flights stop at Maurice Bishop International Airport, and visitors wishing to continue on to the sister isle of Carriacou have a short trip by inter-island charter to Lauriston Airport. Cruise ships serving our islands depart from Florida and Puerto Rico.
Required Documents
A valid passport and return ticket is required for all visitors. A proof of citizenship bearing a photograph is acceptable from British, Canadian and American citizens. Please note that as mandated by the United States Department of Homeland Security, all travellers from the USA must provide a passport to enter or re-enter the USA on vacation or business travel. A visa is not required from citizens of the USA, Canada, UK and most European countries, British Commonwealth, most Caribbean countries, South Korea and Japan.
Traveling to Grenada by Air
From the UK,British Airways, Virgin Atlantic continue to service Grenada weekly direct flights from London’s Gatwick Airport.
From the US, American Airlines services Grenada with direct flights. Delta Air also provides non-stop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York to Grenada except during the period of September 1st through December 15th. In addition, Caribbean Airlines services Grenada with flights to Orlando, New York and Miami.
From Canada, Grenada can be reached via Caribbean Airlines that operates a twice weekly nonstop service from Toronto to Grenada on Thursdays and Sundays.
Air Canada Vacations also operate a seasonal nonstop flight from Toronto to Grenada. Air Canada also has year round daily flights from Toronto to Barbados on Saturday and Sunday with connections on LIAT to Grenada. In addition, West Jet operates a flight from Toronto to Barbados with connections on LIAT to Grenada year round. Special weekly nonstop summer charters are also available with GG Tours on Sunwing.
From the CaribbeanLIAT Airlines provides connections into Grenada’s Maurice Bishop International Airport from many Caribbean islands along with connections to International flights from Antigua, Barbados, St Lucia and Trinidad. Caribbean Airlines also provides flights from Grenada to Barbados, Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago.
From Venezuela: Conviasa Airlines provides a twice-weekly service from Porlamar, Margarita, into Grenada with stops in Trinidad.
From Germany: Condor is beginning operations in Grenada on November 8, 2014 and continue through April 2015. They will provide a once weekly nonstop service from Frankfurt to Grenada on Saturdays and return on Sundays.
If you would like to visit our sister island, the SVG Air provides daily flights to and from Carriacou’s Lauriston Airport.
Location of the House
The house is quietly located just 20 minutes from the airport by car on the east coast and 15 minutes from St Georges town centre, within easy reach of both the south and west coast beaches of the island.
You will require a hire car to enjoy the Spice Islands and get around. Grenada has several car rental companies to choose from. Rates range between approximately $50 (USD) to $75 (USD) per day. Renting a car for a longer duration usually results in lower daily rates. In the high season from July to August, rentals must be secured for a minimum of at least three days. Most rental car agencies require drivers to be 25 years and over. Before visitors get behind the wheel, they must first secure a Grenadian driving permit, which can be obtained by providing a valid driver’s license at the police station. The police station is location on The Carenage in the capital city of St Georges. A fee of $30 (EC) or $11(USD) is required. Some rental companies provide drivers with a local permit as part of their service.
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