Car Rentals
Car Rental in St. Kitts & Nevis
See the whole price before you book, fees included. Reserved through SKN Transit with Thrifty Car Rental, who confirm your booking and take payment directly.
- From EC$122 a day
- Airport and town collection
- Both islands
- Nothing to pay to book
The fleet
Every vehicle currently bookable, with today's daily rate. Rates come straight from the rental company, so what you see here is what the booking screen quotes.
Suzuki XL7
EC$216
/ day
Thrifty Car Rental Automatic, A/C, power windows. 7-seater SUV. Weekly rate: US$480. Benefits: unlimited mileage, customer pickups, free road map, free substitute vehicle on the sister island. Minimum age 25. Payment before handover. Subject to availability.
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Toyota Yaris
EC$162
/ day
Thrifty Car Rental Automatic, A/C, power windows, power doors. Sedan. Weekly rate: US$360. Benefits: unlimited mileage, customer pickups, free road map, free substitute vehicle on the sister island. Minimum age 25. Payment before handover. Subject to availability.
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Suzuki Vitara
EC$203
/ day
Thrifty Car Rental Automatic, A/C, power windows, power doors, 4WD. Compact SUV. Weekly rate: US$450. Benefits: unlimited mileage, customer pickups, free road map, free substitute vehicle on the sister island. Minimum age 25. Payment before handover. Subject to availability.
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Toyota Agya
EC$122
/ day
Thrifty Car Rental Automatic, A/C, power windows, power doors. Economy hatchback. Weekly rate: US$270. Benefits: unlimited mileage, customer pickups, free road map, free substitute vehicle on the sister island. Minimum age 25. Payment before handover. Subject to availability.
Book NowShown in East Caribbean dollars, converted at US$1 = 2.70. Book in the app to see the quote for your exact dates, including any discount running that week.
What it costs, in full
Nothing is added at the counter that you have not already seen. Your quote shows the daily rate for your exact dates, any discount that applies, the extras you choose, and the two fees below.
| Charge | When it applies | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Daily rate | Every rental, by vehicle and length | from EC$122 |
| Airport Access Fee | Collection at the airport, charged once | US$10.00 |
| Island Enhancement Fee | St. Kitts rentals, per rental day | US$1.50 |
| Optional extras | Damage waiver, extra driver, and similar | your choice |
SKN Transit does not charge you to book. You reserve here and pay Thrifty Car Rental directly once they confirm.
Where to collect your car
Pick up on either island. Counter hours come straight from the branch, so the booking screen only ever offers times somebody is actually there.
| Branch | Island | Opening hours |
|---|---|---|
| C. A. Paul Southwell Industrial Site | St. Kitts | Mon to Fri 8am to 4pm, Sat 9am to 1pm, Sun closed |
| Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB) | St. Kitts | Mon to Sat 12pm to 6pm, Sun 12pm to 4pm |
| Pinney’s Industrial Estate | Nevis | Mon to Fri 8am to 4pm, Sat 9am to 1pm, Sun closed |
Driving in St. Kitts & Nevis
You need a visitor's temporary driving licence
Every visitor who drives in the Federation needs a St. Kitts & Nevis Visitor's Temporary Driver's Licence, carried alongside your own licence from home. Apply online before you travel at eservices.police.kn, or ask the rental counter to arrange it when you collect the car.
Keep left
Traffic drives on the left. Most rental cars here are left-hand drive, so you will sit where you are used to sitting and drive where you are not. Roundabouts turn clockwise, and give way to the right.
Getting between the islands
Rentals are collected and returned on the same island. If you are crossing over for the day, leave the car and take the boat: check the live ferry schedule for Basseterre to Charlestown sailings, or the flight schedule if you are flying in or out.
What to bring to the counter
- Your own valid driver's licence, held at least two years
- The visitor's temporary licence, or time to arrange one at the counter
- A credit card in the driver's name for the security deposit
- Your booking reference from SKN Transit
Car rental questions
Do I need a local driving licence to rent a car in St. Kitts and Nevis?
Yes. Visitors need a St. Kitts & Nevis Visitor's Temporary Driver's Licence to drive here, in addition to your own valid licence from home. You can apply online before you travel at eservices.police.kn, or the rental counter can arrange it when you collect the vehicle.
Which side of the road do you drive on in St. Kitts and Nevis?
The left. Most rental cars are left-hand drive, so you sit on the same side you would at home in North America but drive on the opposite side of the road. Take the first few junctions slowly, and remember roundabouts run clockwise.
How much does it cost to rent a car in St. Kitts?
Daily rates currently start at EC$122 a day (about US$45), before optional extras. Collecting at the airport adds a one-time Airport Access Fee of US$10.00, and St. Kitts rentals include an Island Enhancement Fee of US$1.50 per rental day. Every fee is shown before you book, never at the counter.
Can I collect a car at the airport?
Yes. Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB) has a counter, open Monday to Saturday 12:00pm to 6:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Bookings collected at the airport carry a one-time Airport Access Fee.
Can I rent on Nevis as well as St. Kitts?
Yes. There is a branch on each island, so you can collect in Basseterre, at the airport in St. Kitts, or at Pinney's Industrial Estate on Nevis. Not every vehicle is kept on both islands, so the booking screen shows you which cars are available on the island you choose.
Do I pay SKN Transit or the rental company?
The rental company. SKN Transit sends your booking request and shows you the full price up front; Thrifty Car Rental confirms your reservation and takes payment directly.
How far in advance should I book?
Book at least 24 hours before collection. Availability is confirmed by the rental company, and in high season, around cruise calls and public holidays, the smaller economy cars go first.
Is there a minimum age or a deposit?
The minimum age is 25 with a valid licence held for at least two years. Deposit, insurance excess and fuel policy are set by the rental company and confirmed with your reservation.
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