Transportation in St. Kitts

This St. Kitts Transportation Guide will tell you all you need to know about travelling in and around St. Kitts. Use our St. Kitts Country Guide or St. Kitts City Guide to get more general information, which may be useful in planning a holiday to St. Kitts. Further information about transportation in St. Kitts is given below. You may also find our Caribbean Transportation Guide to be of use when planning your visit.

St. Kitts Transportation Guide

Air

The most common way to get to St. Kitts by air from Europe or North America is via San Juan, Puerto Rico. Other options include coming via St Maarten, Guadeloupe, Virgin Islands, Antigua or Nevis. The main airport for incoming flights is Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, which is about 2 miles from Basseterre. Airlines with flights to St. Kitts are listed below.

For transport from the airport to the city (or from the city to the airport), we recommend Green Path Transfers, who offer eco-friendly airport transfers in hundreds of destinations around the world.

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flights to St Kitts

Taxis

Fares are negotiated and agreed upon beforehand. Rates are increased by 50% between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am. As well, there is an additional 20% for arranged trips between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am.

Some sample fares include:
Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport to Basseterre - $US 7.00
Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport to Frigate Bay - $US 11.00
Newcastle Airport to Charlestown - $US 14.00

Ferry Service

There is a regular ferry between Basseterre, St. Kitts and Charlestown, Nevis.
The M.V. Sea Hustler goes back and forth twice a day, 7 days per week and also costs EC$20.00 (or US$8.00). The Caribe Queen leaves twice a day Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. The trip takes 45 minutes and costs EC$20.00 (or US$8.00). More information can be found by visiting the Leyton MS Ferry Service.  Information can also be obtained for the Sea Bridge.

Car Rental

There are several car rental agencies available on St. Kitts, and for your convenience we have included them below. To drive in St. Kitts you must have a valid drivers licence as well as a temporary permit issued by the police department. Driving is on the left hand side. Drive slowly and defensively, as people often stop along the roads without warning. Also, it is the norm to see animals such as goats, sheep, cows and donkeys on the road. Often young children walk to and from school on the main roads. As such, please drive with care.