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Antigua
Car rental Antigua
The stunning, sandy beaches, free-flowing rum and the party-atmosphere of Antigua is enough to bring travelers from all over the world. Many Canadians head here throughout the year for some sun, sea and sand. Although the island is small and has an imposed 50kph speed limit, car rental is a popular choice due to the cab fares being astronomical.
Best attractions for travelers
With a beach for every day of the year, Antigua is very much a sunbathers’ dream. The soft, sandy stretches of beach are punctuated by coves, caves and mountains, making it a true tropical delight. If arriving in July-August, there are lots of festivals that bring the whole town of St John’s together for dancing, singing, entertainment and fresh local food.
Water-sports such as kayaking, canoeing and sailing are popular for daytrips to nearby islands or simply to try a bit of fishing. Scuba diving is also very popular, and many people head there to complete parts of the PADI diving course. Rock-climbing and hill-walking are also popular, but a guide will be necessary as the dense fauna can be unforgiving.
Exploring by car rental
To fish out the best prices on rentals, compare car rentals online to pit each supplier against each other to find the most affordable holiday vehicle. Car rental is a fantastic way to get around, especially for those headed to the island’s lovely interior.
Visiting Antigua
During the Canadian fall Antigua not recommended due to the threat of hurricanes, but any other time of year is perfect. The weather is almost always sunny, with a little sea breeze to take the edge off and being an island, humidity is rarely a problem. For most travelers from Canada, using a hire car will be a welcomed break from the intense heat as all cars have air conditioning as standard.
Many tourists stop off at Antigua on their way to Barbados, St Bart’s or Barbuda, but as the island is so captivating, many tend to just stay there for the whole duration. Flights from Toronto are direct, although some connecting flights from Newark in the US are common for Canadian travelers.