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Explore Martinique with a Car Rental 

When you decide to go for a holiday in the Caribbean, the best choice would be to visit the island of Martinique. The island of Martinique is a France region that is overseas. Travelling to Martinique will give you the opportunity to sample among other amazing features, the blend of French and Caribbean cultures that is present here.

Transport to Martinique

 The most convenient way to get to Martinique is by plane. You will land at the main international airport in the island, the Martinique Aime Cesaire airport. There are several flights that land in Martinique from various parts of the world.

When in Martinique, the main mode of transport for many is car. The most convenient way to leave the airport is by car rental or by using a taxi as there isn’t other mode of transport from the airport.

The taxis in Martinique are cheap. You can expect to pay for at least 20 Euros from the airport to the shortest destination and the fare goes up as the distance increases.

The bus service in Martinique is rather limited. The buses here are market ‘TC’ which means taxi collectifs which have the destination marked on the front side on a board or on the side door.

There are no designated times for bus arrivals and departures and so this mode of transport is rather unreliable. The buses only offer weekday services till 6pm w2hile on Saturdays; they operated up until 1pm. They do not operate on Sundays.

There are also shuttle boats and you can also hitchhike for rides which can be dangerous since you are in a foreign island.     

With all the restrictions buses have in Martinique, and the expensive taxi service the only way to move a round Martinique is by car rental.  When you rent a car in Martinique, you will enjoy your stay at the island and you will also enjoy the beautiful sceneries and landscapes Martinique has to offer.

What do I need to rent a car?

In order to rent a car in most car hire agencies around Martinique, you are required to be of the age of 21 and above. You will require having at least a state or an international driving license. There are a variety of car rental agencies around Martinique including international car rental agencies.

 It is advisable to book for car hire in advance as this gives you the chance to compare the various car rental agencies rates and settle for the best deal. It is possible to come across a few of these agencies if you take time to search through.

Unlike most Caribbean islands, the roads in Martinique are in impeccable condition and thus driving is quite pleasurable. The speed limit in towns is 50km/h and 90km/h on all major roads. When driving between the airport and Forte-de-France out route, the speed limit is 110km/h.

Must visit sites

If you are a fun of nude beaches, then you will find plenty of them in Martinique. You cannot leave Martinique without visiting the Falaise Gorges, commonly referred to as ‘Gorges de la Falaise’ where the river Falaise flows through a canyon that is like ten meters deep and up to 3 meters wide. You need to have swimming gear and hiking shoes as most of the places are accessible by swimming while the stones can be slippery for walking.

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