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Communications
- Maurice Bishop International Airportis 5 minutes away from St George's. Don't forget there is a departure tax of 50 EC$!
- The Osprey Ferry operates a shuttle service to the islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique.
- The best and cheapest Transportation is the public Mini Bus! Our Buses travel around the entire island. It's a lot of fun, because as you drive, you are entertained by typical Caribbean music. On the buses, you will meet some of the friendliest and most helpful people in the entire Caribbean. The bus stops wherever it is needed, except in the city of St. George and its suburbs where there are bus stops.
- The Street taxis provide good service, but it is a good idea to first find out how much they charge for the trip before entering the vehicle.
- There a many car rental agencies. Visitors wishing to drive while in Grenada must obtain a local driving permit from either the traffic department at the Central Police Station on the Carenage. A bona fide driver's license must be presented and a fee of EC $30 paid. Most car rental firms also issue local permits. Please note that driving is on the LEFT.
Telephone
- to Grenada: +1-473(7 digits)
- from Grenada to another country: 01(+1) (+ country code)
Emergencies
There is a General Hospital in St.George's, a smaller hospital at Mirabeau on the east coast and one in Carriacou. A small private hospital in St. Paul, clinics and doctors are available.
Electricity
Voltage is 220 volts - 50 cycles uses a UK style 3 pin system.
Business hours
- Shops are generally open from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, and 8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Supermarkets and shopping centers are usually open from 9:00 am. - 7 pm. And there are one or two who are even open on Sundays.
- Banking hours in Grenada are usually Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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