Last Minute Car Hire in Barbados

Dream Caribbean Vacations in Barbados

Hiring a last minute car on the Caribbean Island of Barbados is the best way to explore the sights and delights of this tropical paradise. A great place for sun, sea, sand and surf, Barbados is an island of luxury coastal resorts, luscious tropical hills and a vibrant culture that charms all visitors. Barbados has a distinctive identity, shaped by its English, African and West Indian influences, and was once a significant player in the sugar industry, and unfortunately the slave trade associated with that. It was however the first country to abolish slavery in 1833, gained independence from the British in 1966 and is now a member of the Commonwealth.

The Barbadian capital city is Bridgetown, the arrival point for most visitors. Sir Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) is located just 13km from Bridgetown, whilst cruise ships dock at Bridgetown Harbour, where you can collect your last minute car rental on arrival point to get out and about and explore whilst your ship is in port. Bridgetown is a great base from which to tour the island, but make sure you first spend time in the city, to see the old colonial architecture and historical buildings, including St Mary’s Church and St Michael’s Cathedral and sampling the delights of Bajan cookery in the Bridgetown’s bustling cafes and bars.

Barbados is surrounded by coral reefs that attract divers from across the world, and the east coast of Barbados is where you will discover amazing reefs shaped by the Atlantic Ocean, as well as being one of the world’s greatest surfing locations. Although surfing in the ‘Soup Bowl’ is a popular activity on this coast, the currents mean that swimming in this region is not advisable. This part of Barbados is characterised by dramatic cliffs and is a popular location for hiking and adventure sports. If you don’t mind wandering off the beaten path, it is also a great place to get away from it all and relax in secluded bays, such as Martins Bay, Bath Beach and the wonderful village of Bathsheba and Cattlewash Beach.

For a more traditional beach vacation, it is the west coast you should head to. Known as the "Platinum Coast", its beautiful sandy beaches and clear waters make it the ideal family vacation or a romantic getaway destination. This is where you will find many luxury resorts and pleasant spots such as Gibbes Beach, Sandy Lane Beach and Brandon Beach, located close to Bridgetown Cruise Terminal. You should also take time to visit Speightstown on the west coast, where the historic building and architecture date back to Barbados’s early settlement. Take a drive in your Barbados last minute car hire to the south coast for snorkelling or windsurfing, or to kick back and relax on the pink sand beaches. Boogie Boarding is a popular activity at Accra Beach, Silver Sands is the place for windsurfing, whilst the fishing village of Oistins is a great place for sampling some Bajan food and Barbados’s traditional rum punch.

No matter what reason you choose to visit Barbados, the combination of history, culture, friendliness and natural beauty make it the ideal holiday destination for all kinds of travellers.