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Car rental prices at Grantley Adams International Airport

· TYPICAL RANGE · IN · 7-DAY SATURDAY HIRE$77–107

$77 to $107 a day, whenever you book; timing moves the price less than 22% at Grantley Adams International Airport. From 18,203 Grantley Adams International Airport prices since 2023.

About $539–749 for the week.

7-day Saturday hire, priced for a UK renter. From 18,203 prices in the Car Rental Price Index archive since 2023. Prices shown in USD, converted from pounds at the rate of 2 September 2026.

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01 · WHEN TO BOOK
Timing barely matters.

Prices move less than 22% at Grantley Adams International Airport whenever you book. Across the 395 airports we track, half of our customers book within 16 days of pickup.

9 MONTHS $94 · 6 MONTHS $107 · 3 MONTHS $98 · 1 MONTH $81 · 2 WEEKS $77

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February is the most expensive month at Grantley Adams International Airport, 47% above October. You are viewing October 2026.

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What should I expect to pay for car hire at Grantley Adams International Airport?

Grantley Adams International Airport prices for an Intermediate, a Suzuki Vitara-sized car, sit around $81 a day for October 2026 when you book about a month ahead. An Economy car like a Suzuki Swift is about $62 a day, while a Mini is around $73. Leaving your booking to the last 2 weeks drops that Intermediate price to $77 a day. Prices swing widely across the year, from $65 a day for a Mini in June 2027 to $185 a day for a Fullsize car in April 2027, so check our price checker for your exact dates.

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When is the best time to book car hire at Grantley Adams International Airport?

For October 2026 at Grantley Adams International Airport, you save money by booking late: an Intermediate costs $81 a day a month before your trip and drops to $77 in the last 2 weeks. Booking 9 months before your trip averages $109 across the year, so waiting does not penalise you. Across the 395 airports we track car hire prices for, 48% of bookings happen within 2 weeks of pickup. If you are travelling in April 2027, be aware that costs reach $185 a day for a Fullsize car, compared to $65 for a Mini in June 2027.

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Which is the cheapest car rental company at Grantley Adams International Airport?

Drive a Matic and Stoutes are the cheapest companies at Grantley Adams International Airport for an Intermediate car, both averaging $71 a day over the last 12 months. Both companies keep desks directly at the airport, but you must pay your deposit on a credit card because neither accepts debit cards. Drive a Matic holds a deposit of $1,991, while Stoutes requires $995. Europcar averages $100 a day from 518 prices over the last 12 months, with a lower deposit of $373.

The cheapest company can cost you a longer queue or a bigger deposit, so check the review score and desk wait beside each car in the results before you book.

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04

Who is the most reliable car hire company at Grantley Adams International Airport?

Drive a Matic is the best-reviewed company at Grantley Adams International Airport, scoring 88/100 from 47 reviews, and desk collection averages 19 minutes. Drive a Matic is also the joint-cheapest supplier for an Intermediate car, averaging $71 a day over the last 12 months. Alamo averages a faster 7-minute wait at the desk and Alamo costs $125 a day, but Alamo does not yet have enough reviews for a score. Europcar also averages $100 a day over the last 12 months, but Europcar does not yet have enough reviews for a score.

Review scores are CarTrawler customers' own, from the last five months; the score and the desk wait sit beside each car in the results.

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Can I use a debit card for the deposit at Grantley Adams International Airport?

At Grantley Adams International Airport, deposits range from $373 with Europcar to $1,991 with Drive a Matic, and all 8 desks take credit cards only. None of the 8 rental counters accepts a debit card for the security hold. Make sure you bring a credit card in the main driver's name with enough available limit to cover the hold. Extras charged at the desk, such as a child seat or a second driver, are listed under each car with their prices.

If you bring your own child seat, check your airline's rules first: most carry one free, some charge.

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06

What car rental traps should I watch out for at Grantley Adams International Airport?

Two main traps catch people out at Grantley Adams International Airport: every desk requires a credit card, and security deposits reach up to $1,991. All 8 desks operate on credit cards only, so arriving with just a debit card means leaving without a vehicle. Drive a Matic holds a $1,991 deposit, while Europcar requires the lowest typical hold at $373. Four of the 8 counters also do not offer full-to-full fuel, so check your return terms before driving away.

Only 44% of prices at Grantley Adams International Airport are full tank out, full tank back, so read the fuel line under the car before you book.

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Which car size should I choose at Grantley Adams International Airport?

For most visitors to Grantley Adams International Airport, an Economy car like the Suzuki Swift makes sense, seating 5 with 2 bags at around $62 a day in October 2026. Smaller cars fit the island's narrow, winding roads far better than bulky vehicles. A couple can step down to a Mini like the Chevrolet Spark at $73 a day, though it takes only 1 bag, while families needing extra boot room can step up to an Intermediate Suzuki Vitara with 3 bags for $81. Automatics are effortless to secure, making up 97% of cars offered, while electric and hybrid cars are not available.

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Every price we hold for Grantley Adams International Airport

MONTHMINIECONOMYCOMPACTINTERMEDIATEFULLSIZEPREMIUM7+ SEATS
JAN$97$108$147$139$151· 11$151
FEB$97$112$146$144· 29· 11$169
MAR$129$112$155$139$181· 15$166
APR$81$86$112$108$185· 17$135
MAY$66$77$101$105$135· 21$117
JUN$65$74$97$102$135· 23$120
JUL$71$80$115$107$115· 25$123
AUG$82$85$107$107$136· 24$129
SEP$65$70$100$100$105$84$101
OCT$73$69$108$98$105· 29$97
NOV$90$92$124$115$128· 28$116
DEC$108$121$174$140$128· 22$112

Intermediate, by company

COMPANYA DAYREVIEW SCORE
Drive a Matic$7188
Stoutes$71
Europcar$100
Routes$107
Ace$117
Bajan Car Rentals$121
Alamo$125
Enterprise$125
  • Mini (Chevrolet Spark, Toyota Agya, Kia Picanto or similar) · 78% of Mini cars
  • Economy (Suzuki Swift, Toyota Yaris Sedan, Kia Picanto or similar) · 71% of Economy cars
  • Compact (Suzuki Jimny, Toyota Corolla, Suzuki Baleno or similar) · 71% of Compact cars
  • Intermediate (Suzuki Vitara, Ford Ecosport, Kia Sportage or similar) · 52% of Intermediate cars
  • Fullsize (Toyota Rush, Nissan X-Trail or similar) · 100% of Fullsize cars
  • Premium (Toyota Rush, Proton X90 or similar) · 100% of Premium cars
  • 7+ seats (Suzuki Ertiga, Toyota Rush, Toyota Voxy or similar) · 83% of 7+ seat cars

Typical rental car prices are medians of quoted prices for a 7-day Saturday pickup, priced for a UK renter, seen at Grantley Adams International Airport since November 2023, one of the 395 airports we track car rental prices for: 18,203 prices in all, 7,323 in the last 12 months. October figures are for pickups in October 2026 at the lead time stated. Supplier prices are Intermediate class over the last 12 months, from the 8 companies with at least 30 prices; review scores are CarTrawler customer reviews from the last five months. Booking figures are from 24,548 bookings made through our airport sites, across the 395 airports we track car rental prices for since January 2024. Most real hires are 5 to 6 days, so short hires cost more per day than the 7-day figures on this page. Prices are what was on offer, not what anyone paid. Batch of 2 September 2026. Prices shown in USD, converted from pounds at the rate of 2 September 2026.

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