Grenada travel guide

Getting there

Maurice Bishop International Airport near St George's has flights from North America, the UK and other Caribbean islands. Carriacou is reached by ferry or small plane, and many visitors arrive by cruise ship or yacht.

Best time to visit: Jan–May – dry season with sunny days and calm seas.

Flights: see the cheapest month to fly to St. George's, with live one-way and return fares from your nearest airport.

Tougher months: September-November - peak hurricane season and the rainiest months, though Grenada lies at the southern edge of the hurricane belt.

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Time zone: America/Grenada. Compare with your local time.

Visas: in our passport dataset, 123 of 198 other passports can enter Grenada without arranging a visa first (visa-free or visa on arrival), 0 need an e-visa or electronic authorisation, and 75 need a visa in advance. Check your passport.

Background: Visa policy of Grenada (Wikipedia).

Official advisory: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (U.S. Department of State, updated 2026-01-05). Read the advisory.

Stay

Most trips to Grenada are based around St George's, Grand Anse Beach or Grand Etang National Park. Pick a base for your main interest, then add day trips rather than moving hotels every night.

Typical daily budget: about US$60–90 for a backpacker and US$150–300 mid-range, per person.

Connect

Plug types: G. Voltage: 230 V. Check your own devices on the plug and currency checker.

Calling code: +1473.

Mobile data: set up a travel eSIM or check your roaming plan before you fly, so data works as soon as you land.

Do

• St George's (South-west · capital): One of the Caribbean's prettiest harbour towns, with forts, markets and colourful hillside houses.
• Grand Anse Beach (South-west · beach): Grenada's most famous beach, with soft sand and gentle water.
• Grand Etang National Park (Interior · rainforest): A mountain reserve around a crater lake, with hiking trails and mona monkeys.
• Carriacou (Grenadines · sister island): A laid-back island known for boat building, regattas and excellent diving.
• Petite Martinique (Grenadines · small island): A tiny, quiet island with a strong seafaring tradition.
• Sauteurs & Leapers Hill (North · history): A cliff-top town tied to the legend of the last Kalinago stand.
• Moliniere Bay Underwater Sculpture Park (West coast · snorkelling): An underwater art gallery that is now a thriving artificial reef.
• Belmont Estate (North-east · heritage plantation): A centuries-old working estate offering cocoa tours and local food.

Things to do

• Swim at Grand Anse. Laze on a long curve of white sand with calm water and views across to St George's.
• Snorkel the sculpture park. Float above the haunting underwater statues of Moliniere Bay, now encrusted with coral.
• Tour a spice estate. Learn how nutmeg, mace, cinnamon and cocoa are grown and processed at a working plantation.
• Hike to waterfalls. Trek through rainforest to the Seven Sisters Falls or take a dip at Annandale Falls.
• Explore St George's. Climb to Fort George for views over the pastel houses and the picturesque Carenage harbour.
• See a water-wheel distillery. Visit River Antoine, where rum has been produced with the same traditional methods for generations.
• Hop over to Carriacou. Take the ferry to the sister island for quiet beaches, diving and Sandy Island's perfect sandbar.
• Taste chocolate bean to bar. Sample locally grown organic chocolate at a cocoa estate or factory.

Eat and drink

• Oil down – national stew of breadfruit, meat and callaloo in coconut milk
• Nutmeg ice cream – creamy dessert made with local spice
• Callaloo soup – leafy green soup with coconut
• Lambie – stewed or curried conch

Money and safety

Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD). Currency and plug checker.

Tipping: 10% often added to bills; extra for good service.

Emergency numbers: 911 police, fire & ambulance.

• The currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar, pegged to the US dollar; US dollars are often accepted, but change may come in EC dollars.
• Cards are accepted at hotels and larger restaurants; carry cash for buses, markets and Carriacou.
• Grenada is relatively safe, but avoid isolated beaches after dark and don't leave valuables unattended.
• Roads are narrow, winding and drive on the left; take care if hiring a car.