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Getting to Saint Lucia
Getting around Saint Lucia Saint Lucia is small – measuring only 27 miles long and 14 miles wide – but getting around by car can take time: the roads are mountainous and the occasional pothole slows you down. The speed limit is typically 15mph (24 km/h) in towns (although the traffic through Castries often moves at a snail’s pace) and 30mph (48km/h) in the countryside. A handful of highways have a limit of 40mph (64km/h).
You drive on the left in Saint Lucia – the same as in the UK – although when going round mountain bends you may meet traffic on your side of the road so keep vigilant.
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There are two major routes between the airport and the north of the island. The Micoud Highway, which goes up the eastern coast, is typically quicker than the route along the west coast via Soufrière. The east route takes around an hour and ten minutes compared to two hours via the west. There are a number of car rental firms at Hewanorra airport, including Sixt, Solo and Drive-A-Matic. Renters will need to obtain a temporary drivers permit; getting one is a formality if you have a valid driver’s licence in your home country.
If you prefer to take a taxi, expect to pay around US$70 to get from the airport to Castries or close to US$90-100 to get to Rodney Bay. Authorised taxis have a light blue number plate and the number starts with TX.
Helicopter transfers are the quickest way between the two ends of the island. Expect to pay US$180 per person, based on four people travelling.
Photo: Saint Lucia Tourism Authority
Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 4:30pm Friday 8:00am – 6:00pm Saturday – Sunday 8:00am – 4:30pm Weekends & Holidays Overtime Hours (after 4:30pm fees apply) Port Entry Charges: Passenger dues: EC$15/person. Customs Opening Hours
These times might defer at the other ports of entry.
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