Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
a ferry runs biweekly trips from grand turk to salt cay (round trip $12); contact
Salt Cay
Charters
(
231-6663; pirate queen3@hotmail.com) for details.
CAR, MOTORCYCLE & SCOOTER
Taxis get expensive in the long run so renting a car makes sense if you plan to explore
Provo or Grand Turk. The local companies are very good, and may be cheaper than the in-
ternationals. Rentals average around $80 per day and the cars are generally in good nick;
most rental companies offer free drop-off and pick-up. A government tax of $15 is levied
on car rentals ($8 on scooter rentals). Mandatory insurance costs $15. A minimum age of
25 years may be required.
Driving is on the left-hand side. At roundabouts (traffic circles), remember to circle in a
clockwise direction, entering to the left, and give way to traffic already on the roundabout.
Speed limits in the Turks and Caicos are 20mph (around 32km/h) in settlements and
40mph (around 65km/h) on main highways.
Please refer to island destinations for rental companies.
DRIVER'S LICENSE
To rent a car, citizens of the US, Canada, and the UK and Commonwealth countries are
required to have a valid driving license for stays of up to three months. Everyone else re-
quires an International Driving Permit. You must get this permit before you arrive on the
Turks and Caicos Islands.
FUEL
Gas stations are plentiful and usually open from 8am to 7pm. Some close on Sunday.
Gasoline costs about $5.50 per US gallon - luckily most destinations are pretty close. Cred-
it cards are accepted in major settlements. Elsewhere, it's cash only, please!
TAXI
Taxis are available on all the inhabited islands. Most are minivans. They're a good bet for
touring, and most taxi drivers double as guides. The cabs are unmetered (though pricing is
consistent), so be sure to negotiate an agreeable price before setting out.
