We meet you at arrivals at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport and hand over an automatic car, with no pickup fee. The car is US$65 a day, we open 7am to 6pm, and if you have bought your driving permit online before you fly, you can be on the road within fifteen minutes of clearing customs.
Prices on this page were checked in October 2026. Flying in as a group and need more than one car? Message us on WhatsApp.
How does airport pickup work?
You book online and tell us your flight number. We track the flight, so a normal delay is not a problem, and we meet you in the arrivals area at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, the island’s only airport, a short walk from the terminal doors.
The handover takes about ten to fifteen minutes. We check your licence and passport, take the US$200 deposit by cash, card or PayPal, and walk around the car with you. At the end of your trip, drop the car back at the airport before your flight, or we can collect it from your hotel.
What does airport car rental cost?
A three-day rental collected and returned at the airport comes to US$219 before fuel: US$195 for the car and US$24 for the driving permit if you have not bought it online. Pickup and return at the airport are free.
| Item | Price (October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Automatic car, per day | US$65 |
| Pickup and return at the airport | Free |
| Temporary driving permit, three months | US$24 (EC$62.50) |
| Deposit, refunded when the car comes back | US$200 |
| Child seat | US$5 a day |
| Additional driver | US$10 per rental |
| Pickup or return before 7am or after 6pm | US$25 |
The daily rate applies from a single day. For a longer stay, ask us and we will quote you. For a full breakdown of every cost, see how much it costs to rent a car in St Kitts.
Where is the airport, and how far is everything?
Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport sits about 2 miles northeast of Basseterre, on the main road between the capital and Frigate Bay. That puts it within a short drive of the island’s main hotel areas.
| From the airport to | Driving time |
|---|---|
| Basseterre town centre | About 5 to 10 minutes |
| Frigate Bay and the Marriott | About 10 minutes |
| Timothy Hill Lookout | About 15 minutes |
| Cockleshell Beach and Major’s Bay | About 30 minutes |
| Park Hyatt, Christophe Harbour | About 30 to 35 minutes |
| Brimstone Hill Fortress | About 35 to 45 minutes |
Staying in Frigate Bay? Our Frigate Bay car rental page covers delivery to the hotels and condos there. If you want to see the whole island on your first day, the full island loop guide has the route.
What do you need to drive?
Your driving licence from home, your passport, and a St Kitts temporary driving permit. The quickest route is to buy the permit online before you fly, through the Police e-services portal, entering your flight number in the Name of Vessel field. It is then ready when you land.
The permit costs US$24 (EC$62.50) for three months and is valid across St Kitts and Nevis. Traffic drives on the left, and every car we rent is an automatic. Our guide to the temporary driving permit covers the online application step by step, and driving in St Kitts covers the roundabouts and speed limits.
What if my flight lands late?
We meet flights between 7am and 6pm at no charge. If your flight lands before 7am or after 6pm, tell us when you book and we can still meet you for US$25. Confirm it in advance so we know to be there for your arrival.
Car hire at Basseterre airport, step by step
- Book online and send us your flight number.
- Buy your driving permit online before you fly, so it is ready when you land.
- Land, clear customs and collect your bags, then walk to arrivals.
- Meet us, show your licence and passport, and pay the US$200 deposit.
- Check the car over with us, load your bags and drive.
Questions about airport car rental
Can I rent a car at the St Kitts airport?
Yes. We meet you at arrivals at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport and hand over the car there, with no pickup fee.
How much is car hire at Basseterre airport?
US$65 a day for an automatic car, with free pickup and return at the airport. The driving permit is US$24, bought online before you fly.
How far is the airport from Frigate Bay?
About 10 minutes by car. The airport is on the main road between Basseterre and Frigate Bay.
Can I collect the car at the airport and return it somewhere else?
Yes. Collect it at the airport and drop it at the airport, at Port Zante by the cruise terminal, or at our Basseterre office. All three are free.
What if my flight is delayed?
Give us your flight number when you book and we track it, so a normal delay is not a problem. We will be there when you land.
Do I need an international driving permit?
No. St Kitts issues its own temporary driving permit. An international permit does not replace it. Buy the St Kitts permit online before you fly, on the Police e-services portal.
What car will I get?
An automatic that seats five and takes two suitcases. You can add a child seat for US$5 a day.
