Key facts
Grenada is a country located in Caribbean. The country has no land neighbors.
English is an official language in Grenada. It means that if you speak it, you would be able to communicate with almost everyone. If not, it is highly recommended that you acquire some basic English before traveling to Grenada.
The national currency in Grenada is East Caribbean dollar (XCD). The dollar (EC$) is subdivided into 100 cent.
Grenadian
Banknotes
EC$5EC$10EC$20EC$50EC$100
Grenadian
Coins
1251025EC$1EC$2
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest No data available.
ATM Density The number of ATMs per person in Grenada is close to the world average.40.62 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in Grenada, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There is one common socket type used in Grenada. Type G is not very common around the world, so it might be a good idea to check if your electronics need an adapter.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Public holidays
In the year 2024, Grenada will celebrate 13 national public holidays. The next one Thanksgiving Day will take place on October 25.
| Date | Holiday name | |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024Moving holiday | New Year’s DayNew Year’s Day | |
| February 7, 2024Moving holiday | Independence DayIndependence Day | |
| March 29, 2024Moving holiday | Good FridayGood Friday | |
| April 1, 2024Moving holiday | Easter MondayEaster Monday | |
| May 1, 2024Moving holiday | Indian Arrival DayIndian Arrival Day | |
| May 20, 2024Moving holiday | Whit MondayWhit Monday | |
| May 30, 2024Moving holiday | Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi | |
| August 5, 2024Moving holiday | Emancipation DayEmancipation Day | |
| August 11, 2024Moving holiday | CarnivalCarnival | |
| October 25, 2024Moving holiday | Thanksgiving DayThanksgiving Day | |
| December 25, 2024Moving holiday | Christmas DayChristmas Day | |
| December 26, 2024Moving holiday | Boxing DayBoxing Day |
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Grenada?
There are no Mariott hotels in Grenada.
There are no Hilton hotels in Grenada.
There are no IHG hotels in Grenada.
There are no Best Western hotels in Grenada.
There are Radisson hotels in St. George’s.
There are no Accor hotels in Grenada.
What fast food chains are present in Grenada?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in Grenada.
The KFC chain operates in Grenada.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Grenada.
The Subway chain operates in Grenada.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Grenada.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Grenada.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in St. George’s?
Weather data for St. George’s (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are no passenger trains available.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Grenada.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Grenada
Sources
- Grenada Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Grenada (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban No known rules against smoking, or no information is available.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
The products are only for your own use or consumption, or as a present for members of your household. They may not be imported for commercial purposes under any circumstances.
Alcohol allowance
- 1L of wine or spirits
Tobacco allowance
- 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)