Which car to buy for Guadeloupe?
Which rental car to choose for Guadeloupe?
- Class A vehicles, i.e. small vehicles, such as Twingo, Panda, C1, are petrol or diesel with 3 or 5 doors.
- In category B, you have more spacious vehicles such as Seat Ibiza, Renault Clio 5-door petrol or diesel.
How to calculate Guadeloupe’s maritime subsidy?
Easily calculate sea due and VAT!
- For Martinique and Guadeloupe, the VAT is 8.5%, the regional customs of the docks do not exceed 2.5%, and finally, for the consoles, it is necessary to add 7% of sea costs (in addition to the regional sea subsidy therefore . ..).
- In Guyana, the VAT is 0%.
How to send a car to Guadeloupe?
You can drop off your own vehicle at the port of Le Havre or at the port of Montoir. You can also drop it off at your nearest AGS warehouse. Once at one of the two ports, the vehicles are loaded into sea containers.
How to bring a car from France to Guadeloupe?
Container transport For the transport of a car, the transport of a grouped container is ideal. One of the advantages is that you can charge your vehicle.
How is a car rental in Guadeloupe?
Whether you go to the island for professional reasons or to enjoy your holidays, renting a car is essential for all your trips, because the public transport network is not very developed. Then how rent your vehicle ?
- You must obviously have had your driving license for more than a year, as you must be at least 21 years old. You will need to provide supporting documents, such as your identity card, your license and a means of payment. Be aware, however, that it is possible to rent a car without a license. On the other hand, the fleet will not be very numerous.
- Of course, you will need to define the type of vehicle you want to rent and fill in the dates for picking up and returning the car. You can make this reservation online. You will save valuable time. As far as the model is concerned, you can choose between a city car, a sedan, an SUV, even a minibus, depending on how many you are. You can also choose an automatic transmission or an electric car.
- Do not forget to specify, if you wish to inform a second driver. Thus, you can exchange the steering wheel, while being covered by insurance. Same thing, if you need a car seat for a child. It must be done when booking and not when picking up the car.
- When you pick up the car, you will need to make a thorough inventory, to note all the scratches on the bodywork, the number of kilometers on the odometer and the amount of fuel in the tank. When you return the vehicle, there will be a second inventory. Better to plan ahead. Also pay attention to the cleanliness of the cabin, so as not to have to pay for cleaning, unless you have taken this option as a package.
What type of car is to rent in Reunion?
We advise in this case to rent a small city car or to have a convertible budget. No worries, Reunion’s roads are generally up to date and well maintained (apart from a few rare potholes in the road).
Which car rental agency for Guadeloupe?
It is not easy to choose between renting Alizés, Jumbo car from Guadeloupe, Quickrent, Ada, car anti-theft, Autolagon, Gwada paradis, Quadacar or Budget or Hertz. All offer to rent the car to or near Pointe-à-Pitre airport.
How to get around in Guadeloupe?
The boat is the essential means of transport to move from island to island. Whether you rented a car or not. The only problem is that many ports are not easily accessible without a car. However, there are a few islands that can be easily visited, such as Île du Gosier.
What is Guadeloupe’s budget?
For your trip to Guadeloupe, we have estimated a budget of approximately €1400 per person per week. This price is equivalent to a stay that you have organized yourself. However, you can compare prices if you prefer package tours.