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Airports: Hewanorra International Airport (Vieux Fort) - Connexions with London, Miami, San Juan, Toronto, ...
Georges Charles Airport (Vigie Castries)

Ferries: Modern high speed Catamaran service between St. Lucia, Martinique, Dominica, Guadeloupe

Taxis: Some guideline fares are from Castries to Hewanorra Airport (EC $175 up to 4 persons), Castries to Rodney Bay (EC $40 up to 4 persons).

Bus services: between major towns.

Car rentals: There are a several reputable rental companies on the island. Driving is on the left and the use of seat belts is compulsory. Visitors to St. Lucia who do not possess an international driving permit must purchase a temporary permit in order to drive in St. Lucia. The permit is good for three months and costs $54 EC or $20 US. Permits can be obtained from the immigration department at either airport or at any police department . You must present your drivers license. Permits are also available at most major car rental compa- nies. International drivers must have their permit stamped at immigration. There is no charge for this.

Provisioning: There are supermarkets as well as shopping malls in Rodney Bay and Vieux Fort. Shops are open Saturdays regularly from 8:30AM to 12:30PM, while the major shopping centers are open in the afternoon as well. With the exception of the marina-based shops, shopping is generally closed on Sundays.

Electricity: 220 V (50Hz)

Radios: Radio Ste Lucie : FM 107,3 Mhz - - Radio Caraïbe : FM 99 Mhz

Banking: The EC dollar is fixed to the US dollar at the rate of US$1.00 = EC$2.70. 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. Cash in local currency can be obtained by credit cards or bank cards through ATM machines located at most banks.

Emergencies: Police 999 - Hospital 911