Dominica Car Rentals
Driving Overview - About Driving in Dominica:
Driving is on the left, as it is in the United Kingdom - Dominica gained independence from Britain in 1978. To drive in Dominica, visitors need a temporary Dominica driver's permit, which costs EC$30.00 or about US$12.00 and is valid up to 3 months. This will be issued by the rental company, or can be obtained from any police station. Visitors need to bring a current valid driver's licence, issued in your country of residence. Though the island is a only 29 miles by 16 miles, distance in Dominica is deceptive and the island feels much larger. Due to the mountainous terrain, roads are mostly winding and indirect. To drive along the west coast from Capuccine in the north to Scotts Head in the south takes in excess of 2 hours. Melville Hall Airport, where most visitors arrive, is located in the north east, and it is approximately an eighty minute drive across Dominca to the capital Roseau in the south west. Some of the roads Dominica are not in the best of shape, sometimes narrow, steep or riddled with pot-holes. 4 wheel drive jeeps such as the Suzuki Samari are popular rentals. The speed limit in Roseau, the capitol city, and other towns and villages is 20 mph. Elsewhere on the island, there is no limit, and is a police decision as to whether your speed is dangerous, taking road and weather conditions into account.
Driving in the Caribbean can be a rather unique experience and perhaps one not to miss. Many of the roads in the Caribbean, especially in islands with remote/mountainous areas, are not necessary well kept. Some with fantastic ocean side views, with twists and turns that excite you or make your stomach churn. It's especially fun for those of us who must get used to driving not only on the other side of the road, but the other side of the car - many of the 'controls' of the vehicle are reversed. Drive slowly and with caution on any remote or unkept roadway."Usually", travelers obtain a better rate by reserving a car prior to arriving at an island. Review rates from our booking partners below or check with local agencies listed below.
 Silver Lining Car Rental - http://users.cwdom.dm/silverlining/cars.htm
Description: Silver Lining Car Rental offers a selection of vehicles to help make your visit to Dominica trouble-free. Michael Douglas Boulevard, Glanvillia, Portsmouth
Phone: (767) 445-3802
Email: silverlining@cwdom.dm
Island Car Rentals Ltd - http://www.avirtualdominica.com/islandcarrentals/
Description: P.O. Box 40, Goodwill Road, Roseau, Dominica
Phone: 1-767-255-6844
Email: islandcar@cwdom.dm
Bonus Car Rentals - http://www.avirtualdominica.com/bonus.htm
Description: We offer you a conscientious and reliable service with a complement of well-kept roadworthy units in standard or automatic gearboxes. PO Box 96, Roseau, Dominica
Phone: (767) 448 2650
Email: cphillip@cwdom.dm
Budget Rent-A-Car - http://www.avirtualdominica.com/budget/index.html
Description: Offering car, jeep and truck rental in automatic or standard.
Phone: (767) 449 2080
Email: budgetdominica@cwdom.dm
Courtesy Car Rental - http://www.avirtualdominica.com/courtesycarrental/index.html
Description: Courtesy Car Rental - providing customers with quality vehicles and the lowest rates. 10 Winston Lane, Goodwill, Roseau, Dominica
Phone: courtesyrental@cwdom.dm
Email: courtesyrental@cwdom.dm
Valley Rent-A-Car - http://www.valleydominica.com/
Description: Valley Car Rentals, Dominica's premier car hire company. With offices in the two main cities of Roseau and Portsmouth, we are conveniently located for your needs. Goodwill Road, Roseau, Dominica
Phone: (767) 448 3233
Email: valley@cwdom.dm
Algy Taxi & Car Rental -
Description: 24 Hour taxi and car rental service. Morne Prosper, Dominica
Phone: (767) 448 8858
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Best Deal Rent-A-Car -
Description: 15 Hanover Street, Roseau, Dominica
Phone: (767) 449-9204
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Easy Rentals -
Description: 50 River Bank, Roseau, Dominica
Phone: (767) 440 2156
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JX Rent-a-Car -
Description: Picard, Portsmouth, Dominica
Phone: (767) 445 3497
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Jungle Bay Resort and Spa:
Jungle Bay Dominica - Holistic Holidays - Rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit with yoga programs, our health spa, nature hikes, waterfalls and all of Dominica's natural beauty ... |
Pepper's Cottage: Roseau
Pepper's is a furnished two bedroom cottage, namely Complete & Cozy. Both rooms include Air-Condition, Cable Tv and your own Bathroom with Hot Shower ... |
Calibishie Lodges:
Calibishie Lodges is a retreat with typical Caribbean charm, nestled in a friendly village on the North-East of Dominica, next to the Caribbean sea ... |
Tamarind Tree Hotel:
The Tamarind Tree Hotel is a pleasing middle class hotel featuring nine double rooms (17m2) with bathroom (3m2) and 12m2 of commun porch with ocean view. Each room is equipped with either one ... |
Castaways Beach Hotel & Resort: Roseau
Castaways Beach Hotel on Dominica in the West Indies has Caribbean style cottages or a deluxe beach front rooms for your accommodation while you explore the real Caribbean ... |
Fort Young Hotel:
Fort Young Hotel is Dominica's leading hotel. On the edge of a cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea, cradled in the beauty of Dominica's mountainous landscape and a few minute's walk from the centre ... |
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Hodgesview Cottage: Carribean
A private retreat with a full kitchen and 2 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. Enjoy relaxing on the porch watching the sun rise over the ocean or dive the reef in front of the house ... |
Stonedge: Salisbury
Hotel build in tropical forest wood, reception desk looking like the jungle. Pirate bungalows ... |
Harony Villa: Pont Casse
Harmony Villa, Dominica’s very Exclusive Vacation Villa is an ideal Rainforest Retreat on the Nature Island of the Caribbean, Dominica. This 4 bedroom 4 1/2 bathroom Holiday Home is an inspiring ... |
Anchorage Hotel & Dive Center: Roseau
Superior casual tourist class hotel established in 1971 by the Armour Family. Perched over the tranquil Caribbean Sea just one mile south of our capital city, Roseau, and only minutes away from most ... |
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*The information above is provided for general reference only, and it may not be totally accurate in a particular location or circumstance. Road conditions and driving regulations are subject to change.
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