{"id":134531,"date":"2021-08-07T05:21:47","date_gmt":"2021-08-07T09:21:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=134531"},"modified":"2021-08-07T05:21:47","modified_gmt":"2021-08-07T09:21:47","slug":"things-you-should-remember-while-renting-a-car-in-antigua","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/things-you-should-remember-while-renting-a-car-in-antigua\/","title":{"rendered":"Things you should remember while renting a car in Antigua"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-1646759788\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-289840199\" class=\"antig-before-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/medicalbenefitsscheme\" aria-label=\"mbs ad\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/mbs-ad.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/mbs-ad.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/mbs-ad.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:341\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/mbs-ad.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/mbs-ad.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Have you ever thought about taking a vacation in a beautiful yet small place with lots of beaches? If you have, then Antigua is one of the places you must have on your bucket list.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><div id=\"antig-3915707859\" class=\"antig-content_5 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"ABLP_2026_Launch_English_Digital-BB\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English_Digital-BB-1.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English_Digital-BB-1.png 2160w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English_Digital-BB-1.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:512\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English_Digital-BB-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:384\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English_Digital-BB-1.png 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:768\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English_Digital-BB-1.png 1536w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English_Digital-BB-1.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"2160\" height=\"1080\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Home to some exquisite and absolutely jaw-dropping gorgeous beaches, Antigua is a haven for people who love the sun. Located in the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean islands, it is not too far from America and attracts visitors often. The island is tiny, only about 281 sq km. So, if you get a car, you can actually experience daily life and how it feels like to live on such an island.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Car rental services are readily available in Antigua, but there are a few things you must be aware of before you start the journey. Yes, you might be able to find the same kind of <\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carhp.com\/buick\/enclave-2022\"><b>Buick Enclave<\/b><\/a> <\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">that your grandfather drives; or a Honda CR-V for your family, but they won\u2019t come cheap. And there are certain \u2018weird\u2019 things that you should know about too.<\/span><\/p><div id=\"antig-1713111444\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-4282990725\" class=\"antig-content_12 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"ABLP_2026_Launch_English-_lineup_Digital-BB (1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English-_lineup_Digital-BB-1.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English-_lineup_Digital-BB-1.png 2160w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English-_lineup_Digital-BB-1.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:512\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English-_lineup_Digital-BB-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:384\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English-_lineup_Digital-BB-1.png 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:768\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English-_lineup_Digital-BB-1.png 1536w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English-_lineup_Digital-BB-1.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"2160\" height=\"1080\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">What\u2019s the pricing?<\/span><\/b><\/p><div id=\"antig-93724796\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ReggaeInTheParkAntigua\" aria-label=\"lucanio\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kayak.com\/Antigua-And-Barbuda-Car-Rentals.9.crc.html\">Renting cars in Antigua<\/a> <\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">will not come for cheap. So, unless you are on vacation with a rather healthy budget, you might want to skip renting the car. Even smaller cars will cost you around $50 a day. If you want a crossover or an SUV from a reputed brand, you would have to be prepared for an even higher price.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">However, if you avoid making rental reservations after you have touched down, then you might be eligible for lower prices. If you actually order your rental online before reaching the island, you can actually find the automobile at much cheaper rates. This is because most of the rental car companies thrive on online bookings and a lot of competition allows you to choose a car with comparatively cheaper rates. You must plan ahead of time if you don\u2019t want to end up in unfavorable situations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><div id=\"antig-3203221591\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"500X500 (1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Also, car rental companies will offer you more discounts if you hire a car for longer. So, if you plan on staying for a week or longer, consider renting a car for the entire duration of your stay to get a better discount on the overall car rental service.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">A local driving license is mandatory<\/span><\/b><\/p><div id=\"antig-201582926\" class=\"antig-content_3 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antiguabarbudaculinarymonth.com\/\" aria-label=\"CM key_WEB 1300x300_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1301\/h:301\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1301\/h:301\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg 1301w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:69\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:237\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:178\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1301\" height=\"301\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">When you are driving yourself in Antigua, you will be <\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><a href=\"https:\/\/internationaldriversassociation.com\/antigua-driving-guide\/\">needing an international (or foreigner\u2019s) driving license<\/a><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">. You can find one for $20, and they will remain valid for three months. Without this temporary permit, you cannot drive a car in Antigua.<\/span><\/p><div id=\"antig-1914532706\" class=\"antig-content_6 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Don\u2019t worry, if you book a car through the online rental service, then the company will provide you with the permit. But you need to show them your original license, so you must carry it. They will also want to see and verify your passport and credit card.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Drive to the left of the road<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">If you are in Antigua, you have to switch driving to the left side of the road, as they <\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antiguarentalcar.com\/road-safety-guidelines.html\">follow the left-hand traffic<\/a><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">. This might be difficult at first since you are accustomed to the right side of the road as a proud American, but you will get used to it soon. However, this is something important that you should be aware of.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Follow the speed limit<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Do not try to break the speed limit, as they may get you in trouble with the police. The speed limit is actually pretty low. <\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rhinocarhire.com\/Drive-Smart-Blog\/Drive-Smart-Antigua.aspx\">Inside the city, it is 20 MPH<\/a> <\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">and outside the city, it is 40 MPH. Police use speed guns and you wouldn\u2019t want to get caught speeding.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Be on the lookout for animals on the road<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Well, Antigua is not your typical super industrial country. As a result, there are quite a few animals that might not obey the traffic rules and get in front of you on the road. Donkeys are the most common animals you will find on the side of the road. Be careful and pay close attention to the road in front of you. A wandering donkey might wander in front of your car and cause a disaster.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Also, there are other animals. The takeaway here is, be careful and pay close attention to the surroundings while driving! Maybe that\u2019s why you must pay heed to the speed limit. Also, be wary of some big potholes on the road in certain areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Parking<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Parking is not a tough job in Antigua. You will find a lot of small parking spaces near the beaches. Wherever you visit, you are most likely to find a car parking space. The only real problem you might run into while parking is if you are in the capital, St John\u2019s. Check with the local people and ask where you might park your car.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Inside the city, it might <\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/ShowTopic-g147242-i225-k13125810-Parking_on_the_island-Antigua_Antigua_and_Barbuda.html\">not be easy to find a parking spot<\/a> <\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">as it is outside, beside the beaches. After 5 PM local time, you can find parking to become a lot easier since you can park in the street too.\u00a0 As always, check what you keep in your car before you shut the door and walk away.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Grab the insurance<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">When you are in Antigua and renting a car from a company, always be sure to purchase the \u2018<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentalcover.com\/en-us\/worldwide\/car-rental-insurance-antigua-and-barbuda\">collision deductible waiver<\/a>\u2019 <\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">insurance. What it basically does is, it allows you to pay a little extra money per day as insurance. If something were to happen to the car, like crashing it or damaging it, then the deductible is waived off and you don\u2019t have to pay for the damage. If you choose not to take this insurance, you would have to pay quite a hefty sum in the case of any misfortune.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">You might be super confident in your driving skills, but just for the sake of the uncertain future, we recommend you go ahead and get this. Of course, before you get the vehicle, give it a thorough check and make sure there is no previous damage made to the car.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">A small island means less time to travel<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Textbody\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">As we mentioned in the overview section, <\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Geography_of_Antigua_and_Barbuda\">Antigua is not really a big island<\/a><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">. In fact, to get from any one point on the island to the other, the maximum time it will take is just 45 minutes (in your car). 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