Kelly and Martin – what a wonderful couple celebrating their first year of marriage by coming back to the blessed isle !
I met them at the skulduggery cafe in Falmouth this evening and it was one of those evenings. Even the water was still. September has brought us s cooler evening and thank Guinness for that ! The tarpon were even hanging out and jako was testing the staff and a semi local expat who was more than a match for his antics. Jako I first saw riding his donkey in falmouth down the road side sadle doing something while he went. I didn’t get a pic that day but did one other evening prior.
Well we all chatted hung out – limed as they say. It was an evening that saw me see how different Falmouth could be in season. Watch this space. But thanks and congratulations to a great couple. Martin and Kerry please get in touch ! We want to know about your week.
I spent the day being honorary tour guide for two French Canadians Jean and Michel who were great company on the dive boat today. Oh man boy oh boy did we have some of the best diving I have done in the Caribbean this week ! You don’t hear this online about Antigua Diving as it doesn’t get rated – another inaccuracy of the internet.
Get a good deal (service and price) on your Antigua Car Rental. It’s the very last thing you want to do after your flight to Antigua is pick up a rental car. You do need to pay attention for just a while to go over the paperwork with your car rental company of choice.
Choose Best Antigua for your car hire needs on Antigua. There are a few rental companies and you can find some varying rates. During busy times you may be lucky to get a car at all, for example during sailing week. But you got lucky or took the best car rental deal and here you are with your car rental agreement. Inspect the vehicle for damage and get the representative to mark your agreement so that there can be no mistake if it already has damage. You will be required to sign that you do or don’t take CDW insurance which does not mean the same as in other countries but does offer protection. Remember to drive on the left and drive defensively. But overall driving in Antigua is fine- just take it easy MAN! Never be in a rush driving in Antigua !
350 USD per week and gas came in at 117 ECD roughly (30 GBP) for a fill up which was kind of ok we thought. The car as in everything in Antigua – seems dear for the spec and size. This didn’t include any kind of insurance.
Check our cars for rates and type on our car and jeep page. To get a quotation and get your jeep 4×4 and car (ANY VEHICLE) rental Just fill out this form and include dates of rental required (book well in advance for sailing week and over the high season) and the kind of vehicle you are looking for.
Antigua Driving License for Car Rental
You will need to also buy a license which lasts for 3 months, after a year you can take a test and get a full license. Places like Jolly Harbour will then further tax you to keep your car there! $10 USD one off fee.
Visitor Driving License Antigua. 20 USD per 3 months duration.
The Kia Rio- a low ride position but well specced and economic. I mean this car is still with us as a favourite. Don’t try and overtake as it is pretty gutless. The Kia Picanto is cheaper still and thats why it always seemed to be rented 🙁
If you can read this ‘BACK OFF’ especially if you love using your fog lights like Antiguans do!
I have chosen this car again as it is very economical and comfortable – I have since been able to raise the seat and the driving position is normal. I don’t have massive luggage needs and important I don’t stay in a bungalow or villa with a road that is best done with a 4×4 so check your vacation rental for access requirements. Here is the lovely indulgence that we rented out a couple of times. When we needed that extra space and comfort then the Suzuki Vitara is hard to fault.
The Suzuki Grand Vitara is popular in Antigua.
Driving in Antigua Tips
CDW – available at $10 USD per day extra. But CDW doesn’t cover you in the same way this works in the US (ie its not for minor damage). Here it helps you avoid paying out after 1500 USD for big crash or major damage that is your fault. But note you still have to pay the first 1500! So don’t take chances and drive defensively. Here are some actual driving in Antigua videos to show you the pace and how easy it is:
A great little eatery found in Falmouth next to Baileys mini market on the main road all in pink. A great place to bring the kids. Bought in the delightful Sweet T’s in Falmouth a great place for inexpensive food and drink. This is a great fun activity in the mini garde at sweet t’s in Falmouth. If you sprinkle when you tinkle be sweet and wipe the seat.
After searching for this beach and spotting it from across the bay hours before I set off in search of this recommended Antigua Beach. Its popular at weekends with locals because it has facilities and a restaurant and is close by a residential area (Falmouth). But a bit earlier I took summer out for a hike and she fell asleep on me ! We found a few goats some locals and a great little private beach area though ungroomed you might like to just go visit Pigeon Beach.
A tiny unknown beach.Hiking in Antigua
Daddy Pig and Summer. Pigeon Beach
Pigeon Beach
Pigeon Beach Falmouth Antigua
A great slide for summer, she may even be able to handle the stairs herself.
It wasn’t at all busy today I will try and run there from Banana Tree Bungalows a U shape must be 2-3 miles there. Ok so how can you find it ? If you look at the google map it is just past the yacht club and resort, but later found another way through – take a right past Stanley’s estate agents as you drive towards Nelsons dockyards and follow the road around. You can park up and take to the hills if your energetic. Pigeon beach looks like the snorkelling could be good.
