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Getting Around by Air
There are no internal services.
Getting Around by Road
Traffic drives on the left. A good network of roads covers the entire island, but there are many potholes (except on the main highway). In rural areas, roads are often in poor condition.
Bus: Buses are frequent and provide comprehensive, cheap coverage of the island charging a flat rate for all journeys. They are crowded during rush hours.
Taxi: Taxis do not have meters but fares are regulated by the government. It is advised to check the fare before travel, which can usually be paid in US Dollars as well as in Barbados Dollars.
Mini vans: Licensed mini vans, identifiable by their ‘ZR’ licence plates, operate around the island and can be flagged down. There are no fixed schedules, but service is frequent. Rates are the same as for buses, but mini-vans are usually quicker.
Car hire: Anything from a mini-moke to a limousine may be hired at the airport, at offices in Bridgetown and at main hotels. Petrol is comparatively cheap.
Regulations: Speed limits are 40, 60 and 80kph (25, 37 and 50mph).
Documentation: A Barbados driving permit is required. This can be obtained from car hire companies, the Ministry of Transport, the airport or some police stations. A valid national licence or International Driving Permit and a small registration fee are required.
Bus: Buses are frequent and provide comprehensive, cheap coverage of the island charging a flat rate for all journeys. They are crowded during rush hours.
Taxi: Taxis do not have meters but fares are regulated by the government. It is advised to check the fare before travel, which can usually be paid in US Dollars as well as in Barbados Dollars.
Mini vans: Licensed mini vans, identifiable by their ‘ZR’ licence plates, operate around the island and can be flagged down. There are no fixed schedules, but service is frequent. Rates are the same as for buses, but mini-vans are usually quicker.
Car hire: Anything from a mini-moke to a limousine may be hired at the airport, at offices in Bridgetown and at main hotels. Petrol is comparatively cheap.
Regulations: Speed limits are 40, 60 and 80kph (25, 37 and 50mph).
Documentation: A Barbados driving permit is required. This can be obtained from car hire companies, the Ministry of Transport, the airport or some police stations. A valid national licence or International Driving Permit and a small registration fee are required.
Getting Around Towns and Cities
Bridgetown has a local bus network and taxis are available.
Journey Times
The following chart gives approximate travel times from Bridgetown (in hours and minutes) to other major cities and towns in Barbados.
| Road | |
| Speightstown | 0.30 |
| Holetown | 0.20 |
| Oistins | 0.20 |
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