Barbados is easy to access thanks to the well-connected Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI), offering flights from major tourist hubs such as the UK, Europe, Canada, and the US.
Direct flights are available through major airlines such as British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, and Air Canada, whilst non-direct routes are also available via Miami or New York for US travellers, or London, Amsterdam, and Paris for Europeans.
The Port of Bridgetown is also a popular Caribbean cruise port, offering both short stops and longer sailing options.
Once you have arrived on the island, popular public transport options include the government-run bus service, minibuses, and taxi services.
Cash is king in Barbados, and BBD$3.50 is required in exact change to board and access all major routes on the public bus network.
For those looking for a more private transport option, ZR vans – white minivans with a maroon stripe – may be preferred.
Known locally as route taxis or sometimes reggae buses, these are a frequent and fun transportation alternative that can easily be hailed from the roadside and paid for in cash.
Car rental options are also readily available, whilst rideshare apps like PickUp Barbados are becoming increasingly popular – although cash remains the preferred method of payment.
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