TRAVEL
TIPS
| Driving |
U.S
Driving Permit and International Driving Permit recognized
on presentation to local police and payment of Special Registration
fee |
| Currency |
(BBD)
Barbadian Dollar |
| Electrical |
115 Volts |
| Telephones |
Country
Code 1 |
The
official currency is the Barbados Dollar, but the US and Canadian
dollars are widely accepted. The United Nations offers exchange
rate information.
Language:
The
official language of Barbados is English, but it is often spoken
with a Barbadian (or Bajan) lilt or a hint of a British accent.
Population:
The population of Barbados is estimated to be 269,000.
Sailing:
Our
Caribbean Sailing Resources page includes lists of upcoming regattas,
boat charter information and links to other sailing related sites.
Telecommunications:
The
area code is 246, followed by a 7 digit local number.
Transportation:
Buses:
Barbados has a reliable bus system that reaches almost every part
of the island. Call the Barbados Tourism Authority for bus schedules.
Taxis:
Taxis are plentiful and run on fixed rates. The average rate is
about $16 per hour.
Car
Rentals:
The best bet is to take a taxi to your hotel and have your rental
car delivered there since delivery to the airport is often slow.
Please keep in mind that you must drive on the left.
Weather:
Barbados
has a moderate tropical climate which tends to be more dry than
some of it's neighboring islands. The average temperature is between
70 to 88 degrees year round. Please visit our Caribbean Weather
Page for the latest forecasts and weather news.
