Destinations / Grenada
Driving in Grenada as a visitor
Usually yes. Grenada expects visiting drivers to carry an International Driving Permit alongside their national licence, and rental desks ask for one. It matters most when your licence is not printed in the Latin alphabet.
Standard delivery included. Need it sooner? Express lands by for $25 more.
Reviewed July 2026 · A translation of your own licence, carried with it. Not a government permit.
What Grenada expects
| Permit needed | Expected |
|---|---|
| Convention format | Local rules |
| Valid for | Not recognised |
| Drives on the | Left |
| Emergency number | 911 |
| Top speed limit | 40 mph open roads |
What the rental desk will ask you for
| Your own licence | The original card. A photo of it, or a photocopy, gets turned away. |
|---|---|
| Licence translation | Expected. Hand it over with the licence, never instead of it. |
| Booklet format they know | Local rules |
| Minimum age | 18. Under 25 usually pays a young-driver surcharge. |
| Deposit | A credit card in the driver's name. The hold is taken in XCD. |
Rules that catch visitors out
| Documents | Buy a local driving permit. |
|---|---|
| Roads | Narrow, steep roads. |
| Alcohol | 0.08% alcohol limit. |
On the road in Grenada
At the pump
Stations (Sol, Rubis) are attendant-served and sell unleaded petrol and diesel by the imperial gallon, with cash preferred; fill up before heading into rural parishes as stations are sparse.
After a crash
Dial 911 for police and ambulance; do not move the vehicles, wait for police to attend, and obtain a police report, which is required for any insurance claim.
Sources: islandmotors.com · jandbautorentals.com · doveautosolutions.com · internationaldrivingauthority.com
Common questions
Do you need an International Driving Permit in Grenada?
Usually yes. Grenada expects visiting drivers to carry an International Driving Permit alongside their national licence, and rental desks ask for one. It matters most when your licence is not printed in the Latin alphabet.
Which IDP format does Grenada accept?
Grenada recognises the Local rules format. Your permit is prepared in that format.
Will a rental desk in Grenada ask for one?
A local temporary permit is required; rental desks help arrange it.
How fast can you get one?
Express orders are emailed within 5 minutes. The exact delivery moment is quoted before you pay and the order is refundable for 30 days.