Arriving at the beautiful Caribbean isle of Saint Barthelemy is like landing in a tropical paradise. To then pick up a rental car at Saint Barthelemy Airport and explore at your own pace will allow you to see every inch of this fabulous French overseas territory. Starting around the bay of St Jean, where the airport is located, you can see the stunning sandy beaches, striking cliffs, flowering bougainvillea, hibiscus and frangipanis, and enjoy the fantastic restaurants, bars and activities on this island which is so popular with holidaymakers.
For a little sun and sand, head to Anse des Cayes and soak it up, or enjoy a little urbanity and sophisticated shopping and dining in Gustavia. Watch the surfers at Toiny, and loop back to Saint Jean by the airport where there are many great hotels and restaurants on a beautiful beach. The island is not large - you could drive end to end in less than an hour - but it is packed with wonderful things to see and do, and a hired car will allow you to get amongst all of them. Pack up your road trip essentials and explore spectacular Saint Barthelemy (St. Barts)!
![Aerial view of an idyllic beach on Saint Barthelemy (St. Barts) in the Caribbean]()
Book the best Saint Barthelemy Airport car hire
Finding the perfect rental car for your journey can be quite a stressful task - and that’s no way to start a tropical trip! Make it easy on yourself by taking advantage of Airport Rentals’ simple search engine. Enter your details into the search panel and get a list of all that’s available at Saint Barthelemy Airport from a range of suppliers, so you don’t need to spend hours looking at an array of sites: it’s all there in one place. From luxury vehicles to cheap rentals, short to long-term hires, you can see them all, and filter the options down to pinpoint the set of wheels that works best for your plans.
Once you’ve found your Saint Barthelemy Airport rental car, book it on our secure site, and you are ready to fly in and drive away. It’s not just convenience that we offer: we negotiate low rates with our international bulk buying power to ensure you are getting affordable rental cars across the board. There is also a team of friendly rental experts at the end of the phone lines 24/7, to guide you through any part of the search, booking and pick-up process.
Saint Barthelemy Airport (SBH)
St. Barts Airport is officially named Gustaf III Airport, and most planes landing and departing there are small regional scheduled services or charters, flying to and from other Caribbean nations. The small terminal has a cafeteria for food and drinks, bathrooms and air conditioning, and you will also find rental car counters there.
![A row of coconut palms line an idyllic beach on Saint Barthelemy (St. Barts)]()
Guide to driving a rental car in Saint Jean
Getting from the airport to Saint Jean
It’s a swift trip of less than a mile from Saint Barthelemy Airport to nearby Saint Jean. Just turn left when you leave the terminals onto the D209 and follow it to the coast. The airport is so close to the beach that there are signs warning sunbathers not to lie opposite the end of the runway!
Saint Barthelemy car hire driving tips
● Traffic in Saint Barthelemy drives on the right-hand side of the road, with overtaking to the left.
● The maximum speed on the island is 45 kilometres per hour/28 miles per hour. Remember, it’s a small place, and you’re on island time - there’s no reason to exceed this speed!
● The roads can be narrow and winding. Drive very carefully, and use your engine to slow down where possible.
● There are just two gas stations on the island, and both close on Sundays, so always ensure you have some fuel in the tank to avoid a breakdown.
● The limit for drivers’ blood alcohol concentration in Saint Barthelemy is 0.05%.
![Peeking through two palm trees out to the Caribbean Sea on Saint Barthelemy (St. Barts)]()
Parking at the airport and in Saint Jean/Saint Barthelemy
There are plenty of places in Saint Barts to park for free, including at the airport. In central Gustavia, there is a two-hour parking time limit.
