Transportation in St. Lucia
St. Lucia is an exciting island nation, easily accessible by air and sea. Upon your arrival you will find a reliable and diverse range of transport to get you around town. With buses, taxis, inter-island transport and easy car hire all at your disposal, seeing the best St. Lucia has to offer will be an adventure in itself!
Explore the beauty of the waters surrounding St Lucia by enjoying a relaxing trip on an inter-island catamaran trip!
Our St. Lucia Transportation guide provides you with all the information you need to know about transport in St. Lucia. Other information about St. Lucia can be found in both our St. Lucia Destination Guide and our St. Lucia Tours page. For transportation options across the Carribean see our Carribean Transport Guide.
St. Lucia Transportation Guide
Getting to St. Lucia
Travelling by Air
Getting to St. Lucia by air is quite simple. Most popular airlines (both regional and international) have services to St. Lucia. You can fly in directly from Europe, North America or the Caribbean. In case direct flights are not available from your location, you are bound to find flights that fly to Barbados, Puerto Rico, Miami, Antigua or Philadelphia. You can then change flights and get to St. Lucia.
Flying times from major cities:
St. Lucia can be reached within a few hours' flying time from various important cities. The longest flight is from London (about 8 hours) and the shortest from Miami (3 and ½ hours). You will spend 4 hours on the plane if flying in from New York and about 5 hours if arriving from Toronto.
Travelling by Sea
This is a very pleasant mode of transport, especially if your intention is to get some rest and relaxation. You could take a leisurely cruise and enter St. Lucia at Pointe Seraphine, which serves as the perfect entry point for all cruise ships. Castries is the chief port of entry for passenger ships while Vieux Fort serves the same purpose for vessels carrying cargo.
Getting Around St. Lucia
Buses
Most buses run up to about 10pm at night. Fridays are an exception, so you can stay out later to start the weekend on a high note. Most buses run between Gros Islet and Castries. It is best to check with locals or your hotel staff since there is no specific schedule for the buses. But when you are spending about EC $1.50 (north to Castries) to EC $8.00 (south to Casteries), do you really care?
Taxis
You can hire a taxi at roadside stands or by calling the company. There are minibuses that can accommodate up to ten people at a time, so if you are travelling in a group, this may be a better option for you. It's not too expensive - EC$120 to the Airport or EC$40 to Rodney Bay (for four people).
Inter-Island Transport
You can start off from either of the two main marinas - Marigot Bay or Rodney Bay. Take the Caribbean Express Catamaran service to Martinique, Dominica or Guadeloupe from St. Lucia. Or simply ask your travel agent to book you on a charter boat. Destination? The Grenadines, Dominica or one of the many other colourful Caribbean destinations.
Automobile Rentals
Driving around St. Lucia may provide you with the perfect opportunity to follow your impulses and enjoy your time. Remember to stick to the left, fasten your seat belt and follow all posted limits. Cars, SUVs or two-wheelers can be rented from one of the many rental companies or be booked by your travel agent, hotel staff or at the airport. It won't cost you too much either - up to about US $400 for a seven-day rental (economy vehicle).
Drivers License
You will need an international driving licence for renting a vehicle. If you do not have one, you can obtain a three-month permit for EC$54. Show your current licence at the airport or any immigration or police department and you are good to go. Do remember to get it stamped by the immigration authorities.
Transportation Companies
Avis Rent A Car
car
PO Box 1010,Castries, St. Lucia
758 452 2700 or 800-331-1084
758 453 1536
avisslu@candw.lc
Budget Rent A Car
car
Oasis (Marigot)
758-452-8160
758-452 8160
Car Total Rent A Jeep Ltd.
car
P O Box 3084, Castries
758 450 2414/4162
cartotal@hotmail.com
Cool Breeze Car/Jeep Rentals
car
P O Box 289 New Development
Soufriere
758 759 7729
coolbreeze@candw.lc
Courtesy Car Rental
car
P O Box 2144, Gros Islet
758 452 8140
758 459 5309
Drive-A-Matic Car Rental
car
Rodney Bay, St.Lucia
758 452 0544
Hertz Rent A Car
car
P O Box 1191, Castries
758 452 0680
Leisure Auto Rentals
car
P O Box GM 550 Vigie Cove Marina
Castries
758 450 2613
St. Lucia National Car Rentals
car
P O Box 542, Castries
758 450 8721
758 450 8577
West Coast Jeeps Taxi Services
car
Etangs Soufriere, St.Lucia
758 459 5457/ 7160
Vacation & Corporate Car Rentals
car
Rodney Bay Marina, Gros Islet
758 452 0233
758 452 9362
Candida's Car & Jeep Rental
car
P O Box 2185, Gros Islet
758 452 9076/720 3058
758 458 4040
candyscarrental@candw.lc
Sss Rentals Ltd
car
Rodney Bay Village, P O Box RB 2575
758 458 3300
shaunney@hotmail.com
Lambees Auto Rental
car
Marisule, Gros Islet
758 450 2520
758 450 1172
Holiday & Business Car Rental
car
Shamrock's Pub Bldg, Rodney Bay
758 452 0872/450 4562
758 452 0350
hbrentals@candw.lc
Guy's Car Rental
car
P O Box GM 888, Castries
758 451 7147
758 453 2374
info@guyscarrental.com
Gibbins Rent A Car
car
P O Box 1296, Castries
758 452 9528
758 452 0291
giboyaultd@yahoo.com
Economy Car Rental
car
P O Box 755, Castries
758 450 0293
758 450 0294
Cost Less Rent A Car
car
P O Box 2238, Rodney Bay
758 450 3416/458 4293
758 458 0672
Best Rates 24 Hour Car Rental
car
Sans Souci, CP 5694
758 452 1330
758 450 1632
24hourscarrental@candw.lc
Ben's West Coast Jeep Service
car
Bay Street Soufriere
758 459 5457 / 484 0708
Island Car Rental
car
Gros Islet
758 450 4840/520 6820
islandrentals77@hotmail.com
Air Caraibes
airway
St.Lucia
758 453 0357
aircaraibes@candw.lc
Liat Airlines
airway
St.Lucia
888 844 LIAT/ 758 452 3051
reservations@liatairlines.com
British Airways
airway
St. Lucia
http://www.britishairways.com/travel/globalgateway.jsp/global/public/en_
Air Canada
airway
St.Lucia
888 247 2262
Caribbean Express (L\' Express Des Iles)
boat
St.Lucia
758 452 2211
coxco@candw.lc
Channel Shuttles Inc. Compagnie Maritime West Indies
boat
SLASPA Ferry Complex in Castries (Faux a Chaud)
758 452 8757/ 451 8161
758 458 0840
channelshuttles@candw.lc
