Caribbean · UN member
Grenada: Travel Guide & Requirements
Grenada is a country in Caribbean with its capital in Saint George's. It has a population of 117,303 (#188 in the world) and covers 344 km². The official language is English. The currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD, $).
Where is Grenada? Map of Grenada
Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago.
- Region
- Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 12.1167° N, 61.6667° W
- Neighbours
- none (no land borders)
- Coastline
- 121 km
- Grenada
- Capital
Travel requirements
What you need to travel to Grenada
- Passport
The Grenada Tourism Authority says your passport must be valid for at least six months from your arrival.
- Visa or eTA
Depends on your passport: of 198 passports, 113 need no visa, 12 get a visa on arrival, 73 need a visa from an embassy. Check yours or see Grenada entry requirements for every passport.
- Return or onward ticket
The Grenada Tourism Authority says visitors must have a valid passport and a return or onward ticket.
- Proof of funds
No official Grenadian source we could read states a funds requirement or amount.
- Travel insurance
No official requirement. The UK government says the main government hospital can cope with many types of treatment but serious cases may need emergency evacuation, that medical treatment in Grenada can be expensive, and to make sure you have ad…
- Vaccinations
WHO's country list says Grenada requires proof of yellow fever vaccination for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and for travellers who have transited for mor…
- Arrival card
No official source we could read describes Grenada's arrival or customs form, or says whether it can be completed online.
- Customs allowance
No official requirement. The UK government says you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
- Travel advice
Some caution needed — US and UK advice.
Entry rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset (CC BY 4.0), each rule cited to an official government source. Always confirm with the airline and the official source before you travel.
Before you go
9 things to know before you travel to Grenada
- Safety: Grenada is generally safe for travellers, but some caution is needed: the US State Department rates Grenada Level 2 (“Exercise Increased Caution”), and the UK Foreign Office has no warnings against travel there.
- Best time to go: January to April — when daytime highs in Saint George's are around 27–28°C.
- Money: the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD) — 1 US dollar is about 2.7070 XCD.
- Plugs: type G, 230 V, 50 Hz — standard 220–240 V: devices from the US or Japan (110–120 V) need a converter unless they are dual voltage (100–240 V).
- Emergency numbers: Police 911, Ambulance 911, Fire 911.
- Language: English is official.
- Driving: on the left — speed limits are 20 mph in built-up areas and 40 mph outside built-up areas.
- Time zone: UTC-4 in Saint George's.
- Capital: Saint George's. About 117,303 people live in Grenada.
Key facts
Grenada at a glance
Languages spoken: English (official), French patois
Geography & history
About Grenada
The indigenous Carib people inhabited Grenada when Christopher COLUMBUS landed on the island in 1498, but it remained uncolonized for more than a century. The French settled Grenada in the 17th century, established sugar estates, and imported large numbers of African slaves. Britain took the island in 1762 and vigorously expanded sugar production. In the 19th century, cacao eventually surpassed sugar as the main export crop; in the 20th century, nutmeg became the leading export. In 1967, Britain gave Grenada autonomy over its internal affairs. Full independence was attained in 1974, making Grenada one of the smallest independent countries in the Western Hemisphere. In 1979, a leftist New Je…
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The indigenous Carib people inhabited Grenada when Christopher COLUMBUS landed on the island in 1498, but it remained uncolonized for more than a century. The French settled Grenada in the 17th century, established sugar estates, and imported large numbers of African slaves. Britain took the island in 1762 and vigorously expanded sugar production. In the 19th century, cacao eventually surpassed sugar as the main export crop; in the 20th century, nutmeg became the leading export. In 1967, Britain gave Grenada autonomy over its internal affairs. Full independence was attained in 1974, making Grenada one of the smallest independent countries in the Western Hemisphere. In 1979, a leftist New Jewel Movement seized power under Maurice BISHOP, ushering in the Grenada Revolution. On 19 October 1983, factions within the revolutionary government overthrew and killed BISHOP and members of his party. Six days later, US forces and those of six other Caribbean nations intervened, quickly capturing the ringleaders and their hundreds of Cuban advisers. Rule of law was restored, and democratic elections were reinstituted the following year and have continued since.
Location
Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago
Climate
tropical; tempered by northeast trade winds
Terrain
volcanic in origin with central mountains
Highest point
Mount Saint Catherine 840 m
Natural resources
timber, tropical fruit
Natural hazards
lies on edge of hurricane belt; hurricane season lasts from June to November volcanism: Mount Saint Catherine (840 m) is on the island of Grenada; Kick 'em Jenny, an active submarine volcano (seamount) on the Caribbean Sea floor, lies about 8 km (5 mi) north …
National symbols
Grenada dove, bougainvillea flower
Driving
Speed limits & road rules in Grenada
The default speed limits in Grenada are 20 mph in built-up areas and 40 mph outside built-up areas. Posted signs always take priority over these defaults.
- SPEED
LIMIT2020 mphBuilt-up areasTowns and cities - SPEED
LIMIT4040 mphOutside built-up areasCountry roads
- International Driving PermitNot a party to the IDP conventionsCheck with the embassy whether your licence is accepted
- Driving sideDrive on the leftOvertake on the right
- Seat beltsRequired by law
- Child seatsNo national child-restraint law
- Motorcycle helmetsRequired for riders
- Road deaths (2021)6.4 per 100,000 peopleSafer than most countries (median 12.4)
Speed limits: OpenStreetMap wiki — Default speed limits (CC BY-SA 2.0). Road-safety laws: WHO Global Health Observatory. Compare speed limits and alcohol limits by country. Defaults for cars; local signs, weather and vehicle type can lower them.
Safety
Is Grenada safe to visit?
Grenada is generally safe for travellers, but some caution is needed: the US State Department rates Grenada Level 2 (“Exercise Increased Caution”), and the UK Foreign Office has no warnings against travel there.
US State Department
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Latest update: New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated 10 Dec 2025 · Full travel advice
Sources: US Department of State travel advisories (public domain) and UK FCDO foreign travel advice (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). Checked daily. Advice can change quickly — always read the official page before you travel.
Weather
Best time to visit Grenada
The best time to visit Grenada is January to April, when daytime highs in Saint George's are around 27–28°C. May and December are also a good time to go. September is the warmest month (29°C by day), February the coldest (26°C at night), and November the wettest with about 172 mm of rain.
- Jan27°C26°C
- Feb27°C26°C
- Mar27°C26°C
- Apr28°C27°C
- May28°C27°C
- Jun28°C27°C
- Jul28°C27°C
- Aug29°C28°C
- Sep29°C28°C
- Oct29°C28°C
- Nov28°C28°C
- Dec28°C27°C
Best time Good Less ideal
Before you go
Plugs, voltage & emergency numbers in Grenada
Plugs & sockets
230 V, 50 Hz · Standard 220–240 V: devices from the US or Japan (110–120 V) need a converter unless they are dual voltage (100–240 V).
Emergency numbers
Save the local numbers before you travel — 112 or 911 may not connect here. All countries →
Sources: Wikipedia — Mains electricity by country and List of emergency telephone numbers (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Currency · 26 October 2026
Eastern Caribbean dollar exchange rates today
Grenada uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD, $). One US dollar buys 2.7070 XCD; over the last 30 days the XCD has lost 0.2% against the dollar.
What other currencies cost in XCD
Currency converter
Daily reference rates from the open-source currency-api (CC0), 26 Oct 2026. Banks and exchange offices add a margin.
World rankings
Where Grenada ranks
How Grenada compares with the rest of the world — open any card for the full ranking.
Airports
Airports in Grenada
2 airports and airfields — 1 large, 0 medium and 1 small, plus 0 heliports. 2 have scheduled passenger flights.
Borders
No land borders
Grenada has no land borders with other countries. Coastline: 121 km.
People
Population & society
Religion
Largest cities: Saint George's (39,000)
Economy
Economy
Main industries
food and beverages, textiles, light assembly operations, tourism, construction, education, call-center operations
Export partners
USA 24%, Antigua & Barbuda 13%, St. Vincent & the Grenadines 8%, Dominica 6%, Trinidad & Tobago 5% (2023)
Top exports
nutmeg/cardamons, fish, wheat flours, frozen fruits and nuts, aqueous paints (2023)
Travel tools
Handy before every trip to Grenada
Next public holiday
Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026. Then Boxing Day (26 Dec).
Grenadian passport
Ranked #62: 94 countries visa-free, 28 with visa on arrival, 5 with an eTA and 35 with an eVisa.
Grenadian passport photo
Exact size, head position and background for Grenada's passport and visa photos — make one free with AI checks.
Calling Grenada
Dial +1-473 before the local number. Internet domain .gd.
Climate footprint
0.4 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024 — 3.22 t per person.
Entry requirements
Visa rules for every passport visiting Grenada: visa-free stays, eVisas, visas on arrival and documents to bring.
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Frequently asked questions about Grenada
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Sources: CIA World Factbook (public domain); World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0); names, languages and currencies: mledoze/countries (ODbL); flag: flag-icons (MIT); coat of arms: Wikimedia Commons (file page); exchange rates: Daily reference rates from the open-source currency-api (CC0); airports: OurAirports.