Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
brake-smoking switchbacks. Watch for cows and goats on the road, as well as the ubiquit-
ous speed bumps. Islanders drive on the left.
There are several local car-rental agencies on Tortola. High-season rates begin at about $55
per day. While they can run as high as $90, you'll get a better price for a weekly rental.
Avis( 284-494-3322; Road Town)
Dollar( 284-494-6093;
www.dollarcar.com
;
East End)
Hertz
Airport
(
284-495-2763);
Road Town
(
284-494-6228);
West End
(
284-495-4405)
Itgo Car Rentals ( 284-494-5150;
www.itgobvi.com
;
Road Town)
Good prices; loc-
ated at Wickhams Cay 1.
TAXI
Taxis are widely available in the main tourist areas. Rates are set. You can download the
rate sheet from the
BVI Tourist Board (
www.bvitourism.com
)
; click 'Getting Around.'
The fare from Road Town to the West End or airport is the same ($27). Reliable taxi com-
panies:
Beef Island Taxi Association( 284-495-1982)
BVI Taxi Association( 284-494-3942)
Scato's Bus and Taxi Service( 284-541-7541;
www.scatosbusntaxi.com
)
Waterfront Taxi Stand( 284-494-4959)
West End Taxi Association( 284-495-4934;
www.westendtaxi.com
)
TORTOLA TRIP TIPS
» The two main resources for lodging, transportation and activities information are
the
BVI Tourist Board (
www.bvitourism.com
)
and
BVI Welcome Guide
(
www.bviwelcome.com
)
.
» The
Tourist Board's Facebook page calendar (
www.facebook.com/britishvir-
» The airport and main ferry terminal have information desks where you can pick up a
useful road map and the BVI Welcome Guide. Many restaurants and resorts also carry
the map and guide.
