Before You Come
This section covers all the relevant information needed to organise your visit before you get here...flight information, accommodation and car hire are just some things you may like to book in advance. Click on the relevant links for information on a particular topic.
The Grenada Tourist Board
- Telephone (UK): 0208-877-4516 or 0207-771-7016
- www.grenadagrenadines.com
Useful Information
Official Language:
The official language is English.
Time difference:
The time difference is GMT -4 hours. There is no daylight saving time.
Health Information
No compulsory inoculations are required before coming to Grenada.
Business & Currency
The local currency is Eastern Caribbean dollars, although US $ are accepted throughout - (expect EC$ change) and there is no restrictions on currency import or export. Grenada's main industry is tourism, followed by agriculture and fishing.
Opening Hours
Banks - 08:00-15:00 - Monday - Thursday 08:00-17:00 - Fridays
Offices - 08:00-16:00 - Monday - Friday
Shops - 08:00-16:00 Monday - Friday 08:00-12:00 Saturdays
Climate Information
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
Temp (C): | 28 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
Sun (hr/day): | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Rainfall (mm/month): | 102 | 66 | 71 | 69 | 122 | 205 | 227 | 257 | 223 | 203 | 207 | 161 |
Dry Season: January - May
Rainy season: June - December
Public Holidays
January 01 New Year's Day, February 07 Independence Day, April 22 Good Friday, April 25 Easter Monday, May 01 Labour Day, June 13 Whit Monday, June 23 Corpus Christi, August 01 Emancipation Day, August 08 Carnival, October 25 Thanksgiving Day, December 25 Christmas, December 26 Boxing Day.
Festivals & Special Events
January - Grenada Sailing Festival & Deep Sea Fishing Tournament
February - Carriacou Carnival
May/June - Spice Jazz Festival
August - Grenada Carnival
Getting Here
When leaving there is a local airport departure tax of US$20 / EC$50 (around £12) per person that is payable at the security gate on departure. Children under 12 are free.
Virgin Atlantic
Departures from London Gatwick south terminal on Thursdays, and this flight is approximately 9h40mins via Tobago. Economy, Premium Economy and Upper Class cabins are available. Arrival is at Point Salines International Airport. Virgin Atlantic offers a check in - chill out service for guests staying at the Grenadian, so you can have that extra hour in the sun to top up the tan!
Alternatively, flights to Barbados from London are available and then transfer to a local airline to Grenada. Liat and Caribbean Star offer daily services to Grenada.
Virgin Atlantic Website
Virgin Holidays Website
British Airways
Departures from London Gatwick via Antigua are available Tuesdays and Fridays. This flight is approximately 9h40mins with World Traveler, World Traveler Plus and Club World cabins available. Arrival is at Point Salines International Airport.
Monarch Airlines
Flying from LGW, every Wednesday to Grenada then onwards to Tobago.
Air Canada Vacations
Operates a weekly service from Toronto to Grenada during the Winter season (December to April) with easy connections from Halifax, Montreal and Ottawa.
American Eagle
Service four weekly flights to Grenada from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Grenada. A A offers 3 weekly (Wed, Fri & Sat) flights between Miami and Grenada.
Condor
Operates a weekly service each Monday, from Frankfurt to Grenada during the Winter season.
Delta Airlines
The nonstop (weekly) service departs JFK at 8:30 am and arrives in Grenada at 1:20 pm with the return flight scheduled to depart at 2:10 pm and arriving in New York at 7:30 pm.
Book online through Travel Republic or telephone: 0845-6121-747
Book online through Western Air or telephone: 0870-330-1100
Book online with Dial-a-Flight or telephone: 0207-453-1750
Book by phone with Golden Caribbean: 01342-316900
Accommodation
D2O Scuba is located in the Grenadian resort complex. This means that convenient accommodation is right next door!
For further information please visit the Rex Resorts website, or contact the hotel directly on +1-473-444-3333.
Car and Jeep Hire
Driving is on the left, and an International driver's permit is recommended. Temporary licenses are mandatory and are available from car rentals upon presentation of UK driver's license. Temporary licenses cost EC$30.
Sanvic's Jeep & Car Rentals
Sanvic's has two bases located at the Grenadian resort and Grenada Grand Beach resort. Sanvic's also offer free delivery and pick up.