Grenada Travel Guide

Language

English is the official language and is widely spoken, but Grenadian Creole is considered the language of the island.

Currency

The official currency of Grenada is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), which is divided into 100 cents. The Eastern Caribbean dollar is tied to the US dollar at US$1 = EC$2.7. ATM machines are available at most banks and major credit cards are accepted at most hotels, car rental companies and shops. Many establishments will accept payment in US dollars, giving change in the local currency. Travelers checks are widely accepted and travelers checks in US dollars are recommended. Banking hours are Monday to Friday from 8am to 3pm.

2.7000

Time

Local time is GMT -4.

Electricity

Electrical current is 230 volts, 50 Hz. British three-prong plugs are in use.

Communications

The international dialing code for Grenada is +1 473. The outgoing code is 011 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 01144 for the UK). No area codes are in use. Roaming services are available to all AMPS compatible cellular phones. Coin operated public phones and card phones for international calls are widely available. Prepaid cards can be bought at Cable & Wireless offices and agents or at the Board of Tourism office in St. George's. Internet cafés are common, especially in the main centers.

Duty-Free

Travelers are allowed to import 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 225g of tobacco, 1 liter of wine or spirits and perfume for personal use without paying customs duty. Illegal drugs, arms and ammunition are prohibited.

Tourist Office

Grenada Tourist Office, St. George's: +1 473 440 2279 or www.grenadagrenadines.com

Embassies in Grenada

• United States Embassy, St. George's: +1 473 444 1173.
• British High Commission, St. George's: +1 473 440 3222.
• High Commission of Canada, Bridgetown, Barbados (also responsible for Grenada): +1 246 429 3550.
• Australian High Commission, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (also responsible for Grenada): +1 868 628 0695.
• South African High Commission, Kingston, Jamaica (also responsible for Grenada): +1 876 978 3160.

Grenada Embassies Abroad

• Grenada Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 265 2561.
• Grenada High Commission, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7385 4415.
• Consulate General of Grenada, Toronto, Canada: +1 416 595 1343.
• Honorary Consulate of Grenada ,Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)83 461 6559.

Emergency

Emergencies: 911 (Police and Fire); 399 (Coast Guard); 434 (St. George's Ambulance); 724 (St. Andrews Ambulance) and 774 (Carriacou Ambulance).

Language

English is the official language and is widely spoken, but Grenadian Creole is considered the language of the island.

Currency

The official currency of Grenada is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), which is divided into 100 cents. The Eastern Caribbean dollar is tied to the US dollar at US$1 = EC$2.7. ATM machines are available at most banks and major credit cards are accepted at most hotels, car rental companies and shops. Many establishments will accept payment in US dollars, giving change in the local currency. Travelers checks are widely accepted and travelers checks in US dollars are recommended. Banking hours are Monday to Friday from 8am to 3pm.

2.7000

Time

Local time is GMT -4.

Electricity

Electrical current is 230 volts, 50 Hz. British three-prong plugs are in use.

Communications

The international dialing code for Grenada is +1 473. The outgoing code is 011 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 01144 for the UK). No area codes are in use. Roaming services are available to all AMPS compatible cellular phones. Coin operated public phones and card phones for international calls are widely available. Prepaid cards can be bought at Cable & Wireless offices and agents or at the Board of Tourism office in St. George's. Internet cafés are common, especially in the main centers.

Duty-Free

Travelers are allowed to import 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 225g of tobacco, 1 liter of wine or spirits and perfume for personal use without paying customs duty. Illegal drugs, arms and ammunition are prohibited.

Tourist Office

Grenada Tourist Office, St. George's: +1 473 440 2279 or www.grenadagrenadines.com

Embassies in Grenada

• United States Embassy, St. George's: +1 473 444 1173.
• British High Commission, St. George's: +1 473 440 3222.
• High Commission of Canada, Bridgetown, Barbados (also responsible for Grenada): +1 246 429 3550.
• Australian High Commission, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (also responsible for Grenada): +1 868 628 0695.
• South African High Commission, Kingston, Jamaica (also responsible for Grenada): +1 876 978 3160.

Grenada Embassies Abroad

• Grenada Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 265 2561.
• Grenada High Commission, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7385 4415.
• Consulate General of Grenada, Toronto, Canada: +1 416 595 1343.
• Honorary Consulate of Grenada ,Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)83 461 6559.

Emergency

Emergencies: 911 (Police and Fire); 399 (Coast Guard); 434 (St. George's Ambulance); 724 (St. Andrews Ambulance) and 774 (Carriacou Ambulance).

Language

English is the official language and is widely spoken, but Grenadian Creole is considered the language of the island.

Currency

The official currency of Grenada is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), which is divided into 100 cents. The Eastern Caribbean dollar is tied to the US dollar at US$1 = EC$2.7. ATM machines are available at most banks and major credit cards are accepted at most hotels, car rental companies and shops. Many establishments will accept payment in US dollars, giving change in the local currency. Travelers checks are widely accepted and travelers checks in US dollars are recommended. Banking hours are Monday to Friday from 8am to 3pm.

2.7000

Time

Local time is GMT -4.

Electricity

Electrical current is 230 volts, 50 Hz. British three-prong plugs are in use.

Communications

The international dialing code for Grenada is +1 473. The outgoing code is 011 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 01144 for the UK). No area codes are in use. Roaming services are available to all AMPS compatible cellular phones. Coin operated public phones and card phones for international calls are widely available. Prepaid cards can be bought at Cable & Wireless offices and agents or at the Board of Tourism office in St. George's. Internet cafés are common, especially in the main centers.

Duty-Free

Travelers are allowed to import 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 225g of tobacco, 1 liter of wine or spirits and perfume for personal use without paying customs duty. Illegal drugs, arms and ammunition are prohibited.

Tourist Office

Grenada Tourist Office, St. George's: +1 473 440 2279 or www.grenadagrenadines.com

Embassies in Grenada

• United States Embassy, St. George's: +1 473 444 1173.
• British High Commission, St. George's: +1 473 440 3222.
• High Commission of Canada, Bridgetown, Barbados (also responsible for Grenada): +1 246 429 3550.
• Australian High Commission, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (also responsible for Grenada): +1 868 628 0695.
• South African High Commission, Kingston, Jamaica (also responsible for Grenada): +1 876 978 3160.

Grenada Embassies Abroad

• Grenada Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 265 2561.
• Grenada High Commission, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7385 4415.
• Consulate General of Grenada, Toronto, Canada: +1 416 595 1343.
• Honorary Consulate of Grenada ,Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)83 461 6559.

Emergency

Emergencies: 911 (Police and Fire); 399 (Coast Guard); 434 (St. George's Ambulance); 724 (St. Andrews Ambulance) and 774 (Carriacou Ambulance).

Language

English is the official language and is widely spoken, but Grenadian Creole is considered the language of the island.

Currency

The official currency of Grenada is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), which is divided into 100 cents. The Eastern Caribbean dollar is tied to the US dollar at US$1 = EC$2.7. ATM machines are available at most banks and major credit cards are accepted at most hotels, car rental companies and shops. Many establishments will accept payment in US dollars, giving change in the local currency. Travelers checks are widely accepted and travelers checks in US dollars are recommended. Banking hours are Monday to Friday from 8am to 3pm.

2.7000

Time

Local time is GMT -4.

Electricity

Electrical current is 230 volts, 50 Hz. British three-prong plugs are in use.

Communications

The international dialing code for Grenada is +1 473. The outgoing code is 011 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 01144 for the UK). No area codes are in use. Roaming services are available to all AMPS compatible cellular phones. Coin operated public phones and card phones for international calls are widely available. Prepaid cards can be bought at Cable & Wireless offices and agents or at the Board of Tourism office in St. George's. Internet cafés are common, especially in the main centers.

Duty-Free

Travelers are allowed to import 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 225g of tobacco, 1 liter of wine or spirits and perfume for personal use without paying customs duty. Illegal drugs, arms and ammunition are prohibited.

Tourist Office

Grenada Tourist Office, St. George's: +1 473 440 2279 or www.grenadagrenadines.com

Embassies in Grenada

• United States Embassy, St. George's: +1 473 444 1173.
• British High Commission, St. George's: +1 473 440 3222.
• High Commission of Canada, Bridgetown, Barbados (also responsible for Grenada): +1 246 429 3550.
• Australian High Commission, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (also responsible for Grenada): +1 868 628 0695.
• South African High Commission, Kingston, Jamaica (also responsible for Grenada): +1 876 978 3160.

Grenada Embassies Abroad

• Grenada Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 265 2561.
• Grenada High Commission, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7385 4415.
• Consulate General of Grenada, Toronto, Canada: +1 416 595 1343.
• Honorary Consulate of Grenada ,Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)83 461 6559.

Emergency

Emergencies: 911 (Police and Fire); 399 (Coast Guard); 434 (St. George's Ambulance); 724 (St. Andrews Ambulance) and 774 (Carriacou Ambulance).