A guide to Grenada car hire
When you are traveling to Grenada, the best way to get around is by car. The easiest option is to hire a car when you arrive there. This article gives you some information and advice about getting the best car rental deal for your stay.
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Choosing car hire
Most people traveling to Grenada will arrive via Grenada airport. The latter is a convenient place to pick up a hire car. To get the best deal, you should book a car in advance and the internet is usually the place to find the best offers.
Companies
Some of the big companies offer car hire in Grenada but another good option is to go for a local Grenada car rental company. In this way, you are supporting the local economy, getting expert local advice and you have more chance of striking a deal.
Gabriels
A well-known local firm offering Grenada car hire is Gabriels. They offer jeeps and SUVs. Being also a local taxi service, you can go there if you want to enjoy a drink on vacation.
Car hire tips
When you are looking for car hire in Grenada, it can be a bit of a minefield because of all the different companies out there. Here are a few tips to help you to get the best deals when you are choosing where to hire a car:
Go for the smallest car you need
Car hire can work out expensive and even though, you may be used to a big car at home, you may not need one on vacation. If you are going to be traveling short distances or you are not a big family, then you may consider a budget size.
Check reviews
The internet is full of reviews which you can look at before you pick a car hire company, especially a local one. It is a good idea to see what other people has said about them. Some will try to rip you off with extra charges for petrol or insurance. Therefore, you need make sure that you do your research.
Grenada not Granada
A common and embarrassing mistake to make is looking for 'Granada cars' rather than 'Grenada cars'. Granada and Granada airport is in Spain, so booking a car there is not going to help you get around on your Caribbean vacation!