St. Kitts Transportation

Getting There:

By Air: The Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport on St. Kitts is located 2 miles from Basseterre. Most flights from North America and London will connect through Antigua, St. Maarten or Puerto Rico. Airlines serving the Airport include:

American Airlines Eagle (http://www.aa.com) British Airways (http://www.britishairways.com) BWIA (http://www.bwee.com) Carib Aviation (http://www.candoo.com/carib) Delta Air Lines (http://www.delta.com) LIAT (http://www.liatairline.com) Skyservice (http://www.skyserviceairlines.com/) Windward Islands Airways (http://www.fly-winair.com) US Airways (http://www.usairways.com) XL Airways (http://www.xl.com)

Taxis meet every flight at the Airport. The taxis have fixed rates, no meters. For more info, contact St. Kitts Taxi Association at +869 465 8487 or +869 465 7818 St. Kitts Taxi Association

Rosevelt Taxi Service Getting Around:

The MV Caribe Queen, MV Sea Hustler ( +869 469 0403 ), and Carib Breeze ( +869 466 6734 ) all operate ferry services between St. Kitts and Nevis. The journey takes about 45 minutes to an hour. Call +869 466 4636 for more ferry info.

Transportation is available throughout the island via mini-buses and taxis.

Driving in St. Kitts is on the left side of the road and requires a driver's permit purchased from the Traffic Department on Cayon Street. There are several car rental companies serving the island including: Avis Rent-A-Car (+869 465 6507/ http://www.avis.com) Caines Rent-A-Car (+869 465 2366/ http://www.cainrent.com) Courtesy Car Rentals (+869 465 7804) Delisle Walwyn Auto Rentals (+869 465 8449/ http://www.delislewalwyn.com) G & L Car Rentals (+869 466 8040/ http://www.gandlcarrentals.com) Huggins Auto Rentals (+869 465 8449) Sunshine Car Rental (+869 465 2193 ) Thrifty/TDC Car Rentals (+869 465 2991/ http://www.tdcltd.com/Thrifty )

Scooters provide a fun and easy way to get around St. Kitts. Rental companies include: Island Scooter Rentals (+869 465 8545) Islandwide Scooter Rentals (+869 466 7841) St. Kitts Motorcycle Rental Ltd (+869 465 5533)