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Automobile Rentals

If you enjoy exploring on your own, or just want to take things in your own time why not rent an automobile. There are a several reputable rental companies on island. Cars, 4-wheel drive vehicles and scooters can be booked in advance through your travel agent or at the airports, hotels or car rental offices on island.

The St. Lucian year is marked by a multitude of festive events, from Carnival and Calypso celebrations to world-class tennis tournaments and weekly street parties. For music lovers, the best bet of the year is the annual St. Lucia Jazz Festival, a four-day extravaganza, May 8th-11th, attracting some of the world's very best performers to the island.

ATM & Currency Exchange
St. Lucian banks have a full range of banking and foreign currency services. Cash in local currency can be obtained by credit cards or bank cards through the ATM machines located at most banks. Normal banking hours are from 8: 00 a. m. to 2: 00 p. m. and some banks are open until 5: 00 p. m. on Friday. Banks at the Rodney Bay Marina are also open from 8: 00 a. m. until 12: 00 noon on Saturday.

Currency and Exchange Rate

The unit of currency used in St. Lucia is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC$) but a wide range of currencies such as US$, Canadian dollar, Euro and British pounds are freely convertible in our banks. The EC dollar is fixed to the US dollar at the rate of US$1.00 = EC$2.70 and varies in value. Along with it against the other world currencies.

New Flights into St. Lucia

Check the new flights from American Airlines, American Eagle, WestJet, British Airways, US Airways, Air Canada, Virgin Atlantic.

Airport Departure Tax

All visitors over 12 years old, leaving St. Lucia through either of the island’s two airports, have to pay a departure tax of EC $68 (US $35). Caricom nationals are required to pay EC $35 (US $13). In general, it is required for visitors who spend more than 24 hours on the island. Automatic Banking facilities (ABM/ATM) are available at Hewanorra International Airport and George F.L. Charles Airport for your convenience. Credit cards are not accepted.