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Explore Tobago by Car

Tobago is small enough to cross in an afternoon and full of places buses don't reach. Here's what to know before you land, how driving works on the island, and the trips worth taking from Crown Point.

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Curved sandy beach and calm water at Englishman's Bay on Tobago's north coast

Before you go

Know before you go

The essentials for your first day on the island, from which side of the road to drive on to which numbers to call.

Driving
On the leftDistances and speeds in kilometres
Currency
TT dollar (TT$)We accept TT$, USD and GBP
Time zone
GMT−4Atlantic Standard Time, no daylight saving
Airport
A.N.R. Robinson (TAB)Crown Point, minutes from the beaches
Best weather
January to MayDry season; June to December is wetter
Power
115V, 60HzUS-style plugs

Emergency numbers

Getting around

Driving in Tobago

The Claude Noel Highway links Crown Point and Scarborough. Beyond that, roads follow the coast and climb the hills, so the drive is part of the trip.

Car on a winding coastal road above the sea in Tobago

  1. 01

    Keep left, buckle up

    Traffic drives on the left. Seat belts are compulsory, and using a handheld phone while driving is against the law.

  2. 02

    Your licence is enough

    A valid licence from your home country is accepted. Drivers must be 25 or older with at least 2 years of driving experience.

  3. 03

    Fill up before day trips

    Fuel stations are mostly around Crown Point and Scarborough and thin out along the north coast and the far north-east. Our cars take premium unleaded.

  4. 04

    Take the hills slowly

    Roads past Plymouth and Roxborough are narrow and winding with blind corners. A short toot of the horn before a tight bend is normal here.

  5. 05

    Watch the roadside

    Expect pedestrians, goats and parked cars on village roads, and few streetlights outside town. Rain makes the hills slick, so allow extra time.

  6. 06

    Help is a call away

    Every rental includes 24/7 roadside assistance. Call the number in your rental documents if anything goes wrong.

Road trips

Where to drive from Crown Point

Approximate drive times from the airport area. Allow longer after rain or at school times, and stop often: the views are the point.

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Getting to Tobago

  • Fly in to A.N.R. Robinson

    Flights from Trinidad take about 25 minutes, and some international flights land in Tobago directly. We meet you at arrivals with your car, free of charge.

  • Take the ferry from Trinidad

    The inter-island ferry runs from Port of Spain to Scarborough in about two and a half to three hours. We can deliver your car to Scarborough or your hotel.

How airport pickup works

Where to base yourself

Most visitors stay in the south-west, close to the airport and beaches. We deliver cars to all of these areas.

Plan the rest of your trip

Your room, your tours and your car in one place

  • Recommended stays

    Hand-picked partner hotels

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  • Tours & experiences

    Reef, rainforest and more

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  • Room & car packages

    Book both together

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  • Rental questions

    Licences, insurance, payment

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Official travel information

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