Can I drive in St. Kitts and Nevis?

To drive in St Kitts and Nevis, you must obtain a temporary permit to rent a vehicle (bring your driver's license), available on St. Kitts at the Traffic Department in Basseterre for about $25. Car rental fees average between $45 to $70 a day, not including collision damage surcharges and deductibles.



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Road travel To drive on the island you must get a local temporary driving licence. The car hire companies will usually assist with this process. You must present a valid UK driving licence. Take care when driving on the roads as there can be potholes and speed bumps.

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On one hand, it's always nice to have your own wheels, especially when parking is abundant. You can get off the beaten path, save yourself the taxi fares and go wherever you want, whenever you want. On the other hand, part of the fun of being in the Caribbean, on a tiny island, is that cars aren't necessary.

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If you're arriving via cruise ship, you can simply walk through the port and into downtown Basseterre to browse the offerings in the island's capital city, and much of the rest of the island is walkable too.

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Blu Waves offers daily scheduled transfers between St. Kitts and Nevis, private charters & snorkeling adventures. See you on board!

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Saint Kitts is the larger and slightly more developed of the two islands, and it hosts the nation's capital of Basseterre. Nevis, on the other hand, is a bit “wilder” and more laidback, but it beats its bigger twin when it comes to pristine beaches and hiking scenery.

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Kittian Village is a luxurious, purpose-built resort area on the eastern coast of St Kitts, around 20 minutes' drive from the capital. With a host of hotels and many restaurants to choose from, this is the most popular place to stay on the island.

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Saint Kitts and Nevis - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Kitts and Nevis. If you decide to travel to St. Kitts and Nevis: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.

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Driving in St. Kitts and Nevis is on the left hand side of the road.

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