Car hire in Barbados

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Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find Barbados car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

Barbados car hire at a glance

Most popular providerDrive A Matic
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Pick-up points3, Bridgetown is most popular
Cheapest price foundHK$426 per day, Bridgetown
Cheapest month to rentFebruary
Best time to book2 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Barbados could cost, we've pulled prices from Bridgetown.

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City car hire in Barbados

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Airport options in Barbados

If you’re flying to Barbados it could be easier to hit the road straight from the airport.

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Barbados

The cheapest month to rent a car in Barbados is August, when the average cost per day is HK$369. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is February, when the average cost per day is HK$545. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Barbados is July.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Barbados could cost, we've pulled prices from Bridgetown.

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Car hire in Barbados: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Barbados, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in Barbados is Drive A Matic. You can rent a car with them for HK$728 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Drive A Matic, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Barbados depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Barbados, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Barbados. First, you need to decide where in Barbados you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Barbados. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Barbados you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Bridgetown. On average, it costs HK$588 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is HK$426 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Barbados

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Barbados is Premium, 4-5 doors .

Compare across companies

The most popular companies in Barbados are Drive A Matic, Go Rent A Car and Stoutes. The cheapest company we've found is Ace Rental Cars. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 2 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are HK$426 a day and HK$267 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Barbados you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Barbados. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Barbados is Bridgetown. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Bridgetown.

Hire a car long term in Barbados

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Barbados with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.