Tips and advice on renting a car in Saint Lucia
Here we have put together some tips on what to consider when looking for a rental car in Saint Lucia and regions/states such as .
Are there several of you who will drive the car? Where are you going?
Extra driver? If more than one person is driving the car, this must be stated at the time of booking or at the company upon arrival. Remember that there may be restrictions on driving the car to other countries and taking the car from or to islands such as .
Review the contract & terms carefully
Review and read the rental conditions before booking the rental car. Autoprio.com offers rental cars from several different rental car companies and the conditions differ between the different companies. Smaller companies may have administrative fees to be paid on site that relate to refueling after return. Any fees are stated during the booking. Review and read the contract when you pick up your rental car. Autoprio.com offers cheap rental cars from several different rental car companies in Saint Lucia and the contract differs between the different companies. If there is something you do not understand in the contract, ask someone from the company on site or contact us directly.
Book as early as possible
Book as early as possible, it will usually be more expensive if you wait. In large cities such as Castries, Bisee, Vieux Fort, Soufrière and Gros Islet, prices often rise the later you book. It can also be difficult to find cars at major airports such as Hewanorra Saint Lucia Airport and George F. L. Charles Airport, if you wait too long.
Refuel the car before returning it
Different companies have different fuel conditions. If the car is to be refueled before return, do so to avoid extra fees from the rental car company. Some smaller companies have an administrative fee for refueling the car if it is to be left empty, which is stated in the conditions but not always in the total price. Look extra carefully at the refueling regulations! If the company has 'Pick up full, drop off empty' then there may be an administrative fee for refueling. Any fee is stated during the booking. It is often the cheaper companies that have 'Pick up full, drop off empty'.
Is free mileage / free miles included?
Check that free mileage is included in the rent. If free mileage is not included, check that the number of kilometers in the contract is sufficient. All major companies have unlimited mileage, but less expensive companies may have a maximum mileage per day.
Compare prices from several companies and book the rental car on the Internet
Searching and booking car rental on the Internet becomes cheaper and it is easier and takes less time. Compare many companies and sites to find the best price. Autoprio.com compares several companies at the same time in a single search via Cartrawler. We do not own any cars but only compare prices from different companies such as e.g. Avis, Hertz, Budget, Sixt, Thrifty, Dollar, Drive-A-Matic and Guys Car Rental, etc.
Do a quick inspection upon pickup
Inspect and examine the rental car when you pick it up. Check that all damages, scratches and dents are included in the condition report. Check how big the deductible is! What often differentiates between smaller, cheaper companies in Saint Lucia and larger global companies is the amount of the deductible. Also read the conditions carefully when it comes to how the car is to be returned. Smaller local companies may have an administrative fee if the car is to be returned with an empty tank. Any fee is stated in our terms and conditions when you apply.
Frequently asked questions about car rental & renting a car in Saint Lucia
How much do you charge for excess in Saint Lucia?
The excess amount depends on the car hire company and the rented vehicle and it will be refunded within 10-28 days after the rental if there has been no damage. Cartrawler offer damage refund insurance in association with Autoprio.com insurance partners, which will allow you to claim for reimbursement in the event that you have been charged for collision damage or theft. This damage refund insurance can be purchased at the time of booking.
Do I need an international driver’s licence in Saint Lucia?
If your licence is not printed in the Roman alphabet (i.e. Arabic, Greek, Russian or Chinese) you will need to bring an international driving licence and your domestic licence in Saint Lucia. If you are renting abroad (outside your country of residence, or outside where your license was issued), an international drivers licence is usually required regardless of the alphabet. International driver’s licences must be accompanied by the original domestic licence of the driver.
Are there any cross-border charges if you want to leave Saint Lucia?
The car rental agents like Thrifty, Budget, Hertz, Dollar, Sixt, Avis and Drive-A-Matic may choose to charge you for cross-border travel. Any fees will need to be paid at the rental desk in Saint Lucia in local currency. We will state whether cross-border travel is allowed and in which countries at the time of booking under rental conditions at Autoprio.com.
What are the most popular car rental locations in Saint Lucia?
Based on searches on autoprio.com, the most popular cities to rent a car in Saint Lucia are Bisee, Gros Islet, Soufrière, Castries and Vieux Fort. The most popular airports are George F. L. Charles Airport and Hewanorra Saint Lucia Airport.
How old do you have to be to rent a car in Saint Lucia?
Most car hire companies have a minimum age limit of 21 years for rentals. However, requirements may vary depending on the car rental company and destination country. Please note that there may be additional charges if the main driver is under 25 or over 75 years old to cover the extra insurance cost. Any additional fee will be mentioned at the time of booking under summary of charges before you confirm the reservation at Autoprio.com.
What is the best rental car company in Saint Lucia?
Based on ratings and reviews on autoprio.com, the best car rental companies in Saint Lucia are Thrifty, Budget, Hertz, Dollar, Sixt, Avis and Drive-A-Matic. You can find these car hire companies in cities like Bisee, Gros Islet, Soufrière, Castries and Vieux Fort.
How can I find car rentals near me in Saint Lucia?
Do a search for the city, island or airport closest to you in Saint Lucia. A search for country or e.g. island in Saint Lucia lists the largest airports like George F. L. Charles Airport and Hewanorra Saint Lucia Airport. Then take a look at our map of cheap car hire companies to find the best rental cars near you.
Can I book without a credit card in Saint Lucia?
Yes. You can make a booking without a credit card with Autoprio.com in Saint Lucia. Note that, even if you choose to pay by debit card, you will have to provide a valid credit card in the driver’s name at the time of pick-up since the rental agent requires a credit card from which to take the rental deposit. Credit cards accepted for pick-up are MasterCard, Visa, and in some cases American Express.
Which costs are included in the rental price in Saint Lucia?
In the majority of cases the rental price includes breakdown assistance, collision damage waiver, third party liability protection, airport fee, tax and unlimited mileage. Please note that the costs included may vary depending on the car rental company and destination. The car hire company may also choose to ask you for a deposit or excess at the rental desk in Saint Lucia. Make sure to check the rental conditions at the time of booking at Autoprio.com.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Saint Lucia?
In the past 14 days, the cheapest rental cars were found on Autoprio.com at Thrifty, Drive-A-Matic, Hertz, Budget, Dollar, Guys Car Rental, Avis and Sixt in cities like Bisee, Gros Islet, Soufrière, Castries and Vieux Fort, etc and at airports like George F. L. Charles Airport and Hewanorra Saint Lucia Airport, etc.
Are there extra charges for drop-off at a different location in Saint Lucia?
Yes, in most cases the car rental agents like Hertz, Thrifty, Sixt, Avis and Budget will charge an extra fee if you wish to return the vehicle at a different location in Saint Lucia. We will clearly state whether the one-way fee is included in the rental price or what additional cost may arise at the time of booking at Autoprio.com.
At our website, you can compare prices on rental cars and car rental from several companies in all cities in Saint Lucia. Find the best prices for rental cars online. Search for and book a cheap car in cities such as, Castries, Bisee, Vieux Fort, Micoud, Soufrière, Dennery, Gros Islet, Praslin, Canaries, Anse La Raye, Laborie, Choiseul. We only list prices of rental cars from companies that are safe and quality assured so that there will not be any problems when you arrive.
Easy, effortless and safe car rental where every cost is included, no hidden fees and free cancellations and amendments up to 24-48 hours before you are supposed to pick up the car. We have an easy and safe booking of rental cars online. At autoprio.com you can search for cars at and in the most popular cities, train stations, ferry terminals and airports in Saint Lucia.
Saint Lucia facts
Saint Lucia (St Lucia) is a country with approximately 161,000 inhabitants and is located in North America. The capital is Castries which has 20,000 inhabitants. Total surface/area 616 km² / 238 mi². It is the 22th largest country on North America when it comes to inhabitants and the 23th largest regarding the surface. Other names for this country is State of Saint Lucia, St Lucia, Saint Lucia Colony, Colony of Saint Lucia, Hewanorra. It consists of ten regions/states/counties and the largest are Castries, Micoud, Vieux-Fort, Dennery, Soufrière, Laborie, Anse-la-Raye, Choiseul, Gros-Islet and Canaries. Saint Lucia is the 191th largest country in the world when it comes to inhabitants and the 199th largest regarding its surface area. To make a call to the country, use the country code ++1-758. The official currency is Dollar (XCD) and is used for your payments. Suggestions on places, attractions, museums that could be worth a visit during your trip to Saint Lucia. Weather and maps of the country, cities etc. English are official languages spoken and written in the country. The top five highest mountains are Mount Gimie (950 m / 3,117 ft), Gros Piton (786 m / 2,579 ft), Petit Piton (739 m / 2,425 ft), Mount Fortune (212 m / 696 ft) and Mount Tourney (0 m / 0 ft). Castries (c. 20000 pop), Bisee (c. 13000 pop), Vieux Fort (c. 4600 pop), Micoud (c. 3400 pop), Soufrière (c. 2900 pop) are the five largest communities. Websites on the internet often have the domain .lc.
Tourist attractions & activities in Saint Lucia
Zoos, aquarium, tropicarium, terrarium, tropical house and animal parks located in Saint Lucia are Jardin des Papillons and Habitation du Capitaine Latouche Zoo de la Martinique. Spend a day looking on animals? Looking for experiences and activities for the whole family? Amusement parks, water parks and theme parks in Saint Lucia are for example Mangofil, Aqualand, Parc des Floralies, Martinique Wake Park, Splash Island Water Park and Dennery Community Park.
Cheap car rental with unlimited mileage in Saint Lucia
There are many different models and sizes of cars to choose from. Fleet list in Saint Lucia: Convertible, Estate, Large truck-lorry (Large truck), Economy cars (Economy), Hybrid cars, Compact elite, SUV / Jeep (SUV), Medium SUV, Small SUV, Luxury elite, 5 seater minivan (5 seat minivan), 7 seater minivan (7 seat minivan), Moped, Luxury cars (Luxury), Intermediate, Economy elite, Electric cars, Cargo van, Small-medium truck-lorry (Small-medium truck), Premium cars (Premium), Exotic cars (Exotic), Fullsize elite, Fullsize cars (Fullsize), Special cars (Special), 9 seater minivan / Minibus (9 seat minivan), Mini cars (Mini), Mini elite, Minivan, Standard cars (Standard), Intermediate elite, Compact cars (Compact). Big cities and popular destinations have more car types to choose from. If you want to rent a luxury car then search at the major airports and the most popular destinations in the major regions such as Castries, Micoud, Vieux-Fort, Dennery, Soufrière, Laborie, Anse-la-Raye, Choiseul, Gros-Islet and Canaries etc. It can also be harder to find and book special cars during peak season, if you do not search well in advance, before you need your rental car.
Cars you can rent in Saint Lucia are e.g. Special cars, etc. SUV / Jeep: e.g. Ford Expedition, Hyundai Tucson, Toyota Prado, Ford Escape, Suzuki Jimny, Electric cars, 5 seater minivan, Hybrid cars, Convertible, etc. Standard cars: e.g. Mazda BT50, Hyundai Sonata, etc. Luxury cars: e.g. Toyota Fortuner, etc. Minivan: e.g. Toyota Minibus, Hyundai H1, Suzuki APV, Large truck-lorry, Small-medium truck-lorry, Fullsize elite, Exotic cars, Medium SUV, etc. Cargo van: e.g. Mitsubishi L200 Pickup, Fullsize cars, Premium cars, 9 seater minivan / Minibus, etc. Small SUV: e.g. Suzuki SX4 S-Cross 4WD, etc. Intermediate: e.g. Chevrolet Cobalt, Toyota Avensis, etc. 7 seater minivan: e.g. Opel Zafira, Suzuki APV, Luxury elite, Compact elite, Intermediate elite, Estate, etc. Compact cars: e.g. Ford Focus, Kia Soul, Nissan Almera, Mini elite, Economy elite, etc. Mini cars: e.g. Kia Picanto, etc. Economy cars: e.g. Toyota Yaris, Moped, etc. However, in smaller cities and on islands like Scorpion Island, Saint Lucia, Rouche Island, Rat Island, L’Islet à Ramier, Praslin Island, Pigeon Island, Lapins Island, Frigate, Fous Island, Fourreur Island, Des Bateaux Island and Dennery Island etc, the range is smaller.
Tips on finding rental cars in Saint Lucia
Book the car in Saint Lucia before your trip, it is almost always cheaper. Also, book as early as possible, it becomes more expensive the closer you get to your trip. If your car is supposed to be collected at an airport you should book before you leave, as in Hewanorra Vieux Fort Saint Lucia International Airport and Vigie Castries George F. L. Charles Airport. Hertz, Sixt, Avis, Dollar, Guys Car Rental, Drive-A-Matic, Budget, Thrifty are the companies autoprio.com compares in Saint Lucia to find the best price.
Parking and traffic regulations
As in all countries on earth the number of traffic rules in Saint Lucia can be endless, but it does not impose any problems renting and driving a car. In larger cities such as Castries, Bisee, Vieux Fort, Micoud, Soufrière, Dennery, Gros Islet, Praslin, Canaries, Anse La Raye, Laborie, Choiseul, it is sometimes difficult to drive a car. At rush hour, there can be a lot of traffic and it can be difficult to find parking. Learn the most important traffic and parking regulations to ensure a safe trip and that you abide the law.
Destinations in Saint Lucia
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Car rental companies we compare in Saint Lucia
To find the best price for a car, autoprio.com compares, among others, the following companies; Sixt, Budget, Avis, Thrifty, Drive-A-Matic, Hertz, Dollar and Guys Car Rental in Saint Lucia.
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