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Voykit pocket guide · Grenada
St George's
St. George's
St George's is a hilly harbour capital and Grand Anse is the beach base 15 minutes south: sleep at Grand Anse, do the Carenage and Fort George on a morning by taxi or bus, and book the airport taxi before you fly.
St George's fits in half a day on foot around the Carenage and up to Fort George, and the hills make walking harder than the map shows. The trips that go wrong are the uphill walks in midday heat, the Sunday closures, and hurricane-season weather from June to November. Four small areas cover the capital and Grand Anse; keep one bed and use taxis or minibuses for the rest.
- Country
- Grenada
- Local name
- St. George's
- Best months
- Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · Dec
- Time zone
- America/Grenada
- Stay
- 2 days: Carenage and Fort George in the morning; Grand Anse beach in the afternoon
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- XCD
- Money
- Cards work in hotels and larger restaurants; carry cash for minibuses, cook-shops, the market and small taxis. US dollars are widely taken, and change usually comes back in EC dollars.
- Daily spend
- Budget XCD 150–250 excl. bed · Mid XCD 250–450 excl. bed · High XCD 450+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Install an eSIM before you fly, or ask about a local SIM at a carrier shop in town (passport needed).
- Emergency
- Police, ambulance, fire 911
- Plugs
- 230 V, 50 Hz; sockets vary (types G and A are both seen): bring a universal adapter and check appliance voltage.
- Tipping
- Check whether a service charge (often 10%) is already on the bill; otherwise 10–15% in restaurants. Round up for taxi drivers.
- Water
- Tap water is treated in most places, but many visitors drink bottled water; ask your hotel.
- Toilets
- Hotels, cafés, the Carenage cruise terminal and beach facilities; carry tissues.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee or juice at a café | EC$8–16 |
| Local lunch plate | EC$20–40 |
| Local beer | EC$8–14 |
| Minibus fare, town to Grand Anse | EC$2.50–4 |
| Taxi, Carenage to Grand Anse | EC$30–50 |
| Fort or museum ticket | EC$5–15 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND)
- GND to St George's or Grand Anse: one pre-booked taxi of 20–30 minutes; there is no train, and taxis are set-fare, so book through your hotel or take one from the airport rank.
By rail and road
| Station | Serves | To the centre |
|---|---|---|
| Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) | The whole island | About 10–15 min to Grand Anse; 25–30 min to St George's |
| Carenage ferry landing | Carriacou (check operators) | Already in town |
Typical fares
- Airport to Grand Anse, taxi
- EC$30–45, about 10–15 min
- Airport to St George's, taxi
- EC$50–80, about 25–30 min
- Grand Anse to St George's, taxi
- EC$30–50, 15–25 min
- Minibus, Grand Anse to town
- EC$2.50–4; ask the driver which bus
Show 8 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Eat, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk the Carenage and Market Square; take a taxi up to Fort George and between the capital and Grand Anse.
| How | Fare | Use for |
|---|---|---|
| Walking | Free | The Carenage, Market Square, the Esplanade |
| Taxi | Zone fares, agree before you ride | Fort George, Grand Anse, the airport, evenings |
| Minibus | EC$2.50–4 on the main road | Grand Anse to town on a budget |
| Rental car | Daily rental plus a local driving permit | Grand Etang, the east coast |
Fares are estimates; check before you ride.
- Passes
- No pass. Minibuses are cheapest, but routes are not printed: ask the driver or your hotel for the right one.
- Late at night
- Minibuses thin out after early evening and on Sundays; taxis are the late-night plan, so book through your hotel.
See and do
01The Carenage in the morningThe Carenage
The harbour at its easiest: flat, shaded in patches, and quiet before the ships.
Hours: best 08:00–09:30 · Price: Free · Time: 45 min–1 hHours: best 8:00 AM–9:30 AM · Price: Free · Time: 45 min–1 h · 12.0512, -61.7495
02Fort George
The best view of the town and harbour, with a hard modern history; taxi up, walk down.
Hours: best 16:00–17:30 · Price: Free or small fee · Time: 30–45 minHours: best 4:00 PM–5:30 PM · Price: Free or small fee · Time: 30–45 min · 12.0490, -61.7550
03Sendall Tunnel
A short walk through the 1895 tunnel that joins the two waterfronts.
Hours: best Any time · Price: Free · Time: 10–15 min · 12.0505, -61.7512
04Grenada National Museum
Island history in the old French barracks; a good midday indoor stop.
Hours: best 11:00–13:00 · Price: EC$5–15 · Time: 45 min–1 hHours: best 11:00 AM–1:00 PM · Price: EC$5–15 · Time: 45 min–1 h · 12.0517, -61.7520
05Market Square (Saturday market)Market Square
Spices, fruit and street food at their best on a Saturday morning.
Hours: best 07:30–09:30 · Price: Free to browse · Time: 30–45 minHours: best 7:30 AM–9:30 AM · Price: Free to browse · Time: 30–45 min · 12.0527, -61.7532
06Grand Anse Beach
The long, calm beach for an afternoon swim.
Hours: best Afternoon · Price: Free · Time: Half day · 12.0165, -61.7590
07Grand Etang National Park
Crater lake and forest in the cool interior; the best half-day trip by driver.
Hours: best Morning · Price: EC$5–15 · Time: Half day
08Annandale Falls
A short waterfall stop on the way to Grand Etang.
Hours: best Morning · Price: Small fee (check) · Time: 30–45 min
09The Nutmeg (Carenage)
A harbour-front lunch on the Carenage.
Hours: best 12:00–13:30 · Price: EC$60–110 · Time: 1–1.5 hHours: best 12:00 PM–1:30 PM · Price: EC$60–110 · Time: 1–1.5 h · 12.0511, -61.7493
10Cook-shops, Market Square (confirm locally)
A local plate of oil down or stew for a cheap, fast lunch.
Hours: best 12:00–13:00 · Price: EC$15–30 · Time: 30–45 minHours: best 12:00 PM–1:00 PM · Price: EC$15–30 · Time: 30–45 min · 12.0522, -61.7538
Hours and prices are desk estimates (checked 2026-09); anything marked (check) is not confirmed. Coordinates open in any map app.
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Etang National Park | Driver or rental car, about 40 min each way | Half day |
| Annandale Falls | Driver or taxi, about 25 min | Half day |
| Carriacou | Ferry or small plane, check operators | Overnight or longer |
| Molinere Bay underwater sculptures | Boat or snorkel tour from the west coast | Half day |
Eat
| Where | What · area | Price | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook-shops, Market Square (confirm locally) | Rice, stew, macaroni pie or oil down on a plate · Market Square and the Esplanade | EC$15–30 | Budget |
| Roti and patty counters, Market Square (confirm locally) | Roti and meat patties · Market Square and the Esplanade | EC$8–25 | Budget |
| Waterfront café, the Carenage (confirm locally) | Coffee, sandwiches and a light lunch · The Carenage | EC$20–50 | Mid-range |
| Beach shacks, Grand Anse (confirm locally) | Grilled fish, lobster and beach plates · Grand Anse | EC$40–90 (lobster priced separately) | Mid-range |
| The Nutmeg (Carenage) | Harbour-front lunch and dinner · The Carenage | EC$60–110 | Splurge |
Per person, one dish or one meal, 2026 estimate. Hours and closures change: check the day before, especially on Sundays.
Sleep
| Band | Price a night | Where | What |
|---|---|---|---|
| budget | EC$250–450 | Grand Anse and the Carenage | Guesthouses and small hotels |
| mid | EC$450–900 | Grand Anse | Mid-range beach hotels |
| splurge | EC$1,200+ | Grand Anse and the south coast | Resort hotels |
Per room per night in Eastern Caribbean dollars, 2026 estimate; Dec–Apr high season and Spicemas week add 20–50%.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Good morning | Good morningGreet first; it is expected before any question. |
| What is the fare to the hotel? | What is the fare to the hotel?Ask before you get in. |
| Please stop here | Bus stop, driverSay it clearly a little before your stop. |
| How much is this? | How much is this?Say it slowly and smile. |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greetings: Say good morning or good afternoon before you ask a question or order; skipping it reads as rude.
- Camouflage clothing: Illegal for civilians to wear or bring; leave any camouflage-pattern item at home.
- Beachwear: For the beach only: cover up in town, shops, restaurants and churches.
- Churches: Cover shoulders and knees, keep quiet, and ask before photographing during a service.
- Photos: Ask before photographing people, especially market sellers up close.
- Tipping: Check for a service charge first; otherwise 10–15% in restaurants, and round up for taxis.
Red lines
- Cover up away from the beach: bikinis and bare chests are for the beach only.
- Greet people before asking for anything.
- Sunday is a quiet day: many shops close.
Scams and watch-outs
- Taxi drivers who do not name a fare: agree the total in EC or US dollars before you get in.
- Unlicensed guides at the cruise terminal or on trails: use a tour desk, your hotel, or a driver with a tourism-authority badge.
- Spice sellers who hand you a bag before you agree a price: say the price first and pay only for what you take.
One and two days
1 day
The first day of the timed plan.
Day 1 — Grenada National Museum, Market Square, a 12:30 lunch table
- 08:308:30 AMFort George
- Market Square (Saturday market) (optional)
- 12:3012:30 PMLunch table 12:30 (Your reserved lunch (Carenage))Lunch table 12:30 PM (Your reserved lunch (Carenage))
- Rest at the hotel 13:30–16:00; the Carenage and the harbour at dusk.Rest at the hotel 1:30 PM–4:00 PM; the Carenage and the harbour at dusk.
2 days
The first two days of the timed plan.
Day 1 — Grenada National Museum, Market Square, a 12:30 lunch table
- 08:308:30 AMFort George
- Market Square (Saturday market) (optional)
- 12:3012:30 PMLunch table 12:30 (Your reserved lunch (Carenage))Lunch table 12:30 PM (Your reserved lunch (Carenage))
- Rest at the hotel 13:30–16:00; the Carenage and the harbour at dusk.Rest at the hotel 1:30 PM–4:00 PM; the Carenage and the harbour at dusk.
Day 2 — Grand Etang by driver, then Fort George at dusk
- 09:009:00 AMgrand etang lake
- Grenada National Museum
- Evening: dinner on the Carenage; take a taxi back to Grand Anse.
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Pure Grenada (official tourism board): www.puregrenada.com/
- Maurice Bishop International Airport: www.mbiagrenada.com/
- Wikivoyage — St George's: en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/St._George%27s_(Grenada)
- Wikivoyage — Grenada: en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Grenada
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
St George'sSt. George's
Please take me to this address
Please take me to this address
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
Take me to
- The CarenageThe Carenage harbour walk
- Market SquareMarket Square (Saturday market)
- Police, ambulance, fire911
Most consular matters for smaller missions are handled from Barbados or by the UK; write your own embassy's line below before you fly.
Confirm any taxi fare before you get in; official fares are set by zone but not always posted.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/st-georges-grenada). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.