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Getting There & Away in St. George's

How do you get to St. George's?

Getting There8.4/10Easier to reach than about 80% of cities
Main airport
Maurice Bishop International Airport

Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: flightconnections.com, directflights.com

Good to know

Good to Know

  • Maurice Bishop International Airport sits about 8 km southwest of St. George's center; allow time for the ground transfer.
  • Arrive at least 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international departures.
  • Taxis from the airport have fixed fares; elsewhere, always negotiate the price and confirm whether the quoted price is in US dollars or EC dollars before boarding.
  • Public minibuses are the most economical and authentic way to get around the island; they operate Monday–Saturday until around 9 PM.
  • Haylup rideshare app is a modern alternative to traditional taxis and accepts credit cards.
  • Water taxis to Grand Anse Beach take about 15 minutes and cost just a few dollars.
  • Osprey Lines ferries connect to Carriacou on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; book ahead during peak season (November–May).
  • US dollars are widely accepted, but using local EC$ (East Caribbean dollars) gives you better rates and is preferred for buses, taxis, and small vendors.
  • Car rental is useful for independent exploration of the broader island, though the city center is highly walkable.
  • Ferries to nearby islands (Carriacou, Petite Martinique) offer a scenic day-trip alternative to flying.

Taxi

Overview
Taxis are widely available at the airport and throughout the city; fares from Maurice Bishop International Airport are fixed-rate, but negotiation is required elsewhere.

Pricing

Airport To City Center
EC$50
Note
Prices are negotiable outside airport. Using EC$ yields better rates than USD.

Within City

Negotiated Estimate Local
EC$50

Minibus

Overview
Colorful public minibuses radiating from St. George's are economical and offer authentic local experience; operate 6 AM to 9 PM Monday to Saturday.

Pricing

Typical Fare
EC$3.00
Note
Zone-based fares ranging 1.50–5 XCD depending on distance; conductors manage passengers.

Ferry Connections

Osprey Lines

Contact
Tel: +1 (473) 440-8126, Email: info@ospreylines.com
Overview
Fast ferry service operating between Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique.
Service Name
Osprey Lines Limited
Departure Location
The Carenage, St. George's

Routes

  • Grenada to Carriacou
    Schedule
    Monday, Wednesday, Friday departures (check current times)
  • Carriacou to Petite Martinique
    Available
    Yes

Other Ferry Operators

Note
Additional ferry services operate between Carriacou and Grenada; schedules subject to change.

Airport

Name
Maurice Bishop International Airport
Overview
Grenada's main international airport serving the Caribbean and North America.
IATA Code
GND
Icao Code
TGPY
Distance From City Center Km
8
Distance From City Center Miles
5

Car Rental

Overview
Car rental agencies available at Maurice Bishop International Airport and in St. George's; driver's license purchased from rental company required.

Water Taxi

Overview
Water taxis operate between Carenage (St. George's) and Grand Anse Beach.
Pricing Estimate
EC$10

Typically a few dollars; negotiate fare beforehand.

Travel Time Minutes
15

Rideshare App

Name
Haylup
Overview
Grenada's alternative to Uber/Lyft; operates via smartphone app and accepts credit cards.

Airlines And Routes

Flight Frequency
Approximately 60 passenger flights scheduled daily to 11 direct destinations

Major Airlines

  • American Airlines
  • Caribbean Airlines
  • JetBlue Airways
  • Air Canada
  • Delta Air Lines
  • British Airways
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • WestJet
  • interCaribbean Airways
  • LIAT20

Key Destinations

Caribbean

  • Bridgetown, Barbados (BGI)
  • Port of Spain, Trinidad (POS)
  • Saint Vincent (SVD)
  • Carriacou (CRU)

North America

  • Miami (MIA) - year-round
  • New York City (JFK) - year-round
  • Toronto (YYZ) - year-round
  • Charlotte (CLT) - seasonal
  • Atlanta (ATL) - year-round

Day Trips And Nearby Access

Carriacou

Highlights
Traditional boat building, Maroon Festival (end of April), pristine beaches
Distance Km
~30 km north

Access Methods

  • Ferry (Osprey Lines): 3–4 hours round-trip travel time
  • SVG Air flights (seasonal July-September)

Petite Martinique

Overview
Accessible from Carriacou via ferry only (not directly from Grenada).
Highlights
Beachfront scenery, local heritage
Population
Approximately 900 residents

Local Day Trip Attractions

  • Grand Anse Beach (15 minutes via water taxi or short drive)
  • Concord Waterfall (~16 km / 40 minutes drive)
  • Seven Sisters Waterfalls (waterfall hiking/rainforest tours)
  • Grand Etang National Park (hiking and natural pools)
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026

Sources cited for this category

These are the sources cited in this getting there & away research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.

  1. 1.flightconnections.com
  2. 2.flightconnections.com
  3. 3.directflights.com
  4. 4.en.wikipedia.org
  5. 5.gaa.gd
  6. 6.ospreylines.com
  7. 7.tyrellbaymarinacarriacou.com
  8. 8.moneyformangos.com
  9. 9.puregrenada.com
  10. 10.grenadaflights2.bearbacksystems.com
  11. 11.bradtguides.com
  12. 12.en.wikivoyage.org
  13. 13.diycruiseports.com
  14. 14.eccb-centralbank.org
  15. 15.travelwithhello.com

More About St. George's

Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.