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 Summer is an off-peak time in Barbados, except for a few weeks surrounding the Sweetest Summer Festival a.k.a Crop Over/Kadooment. In addition to accommodation being cheaper and more available during this period, you can also enjoy many of the island’s attractions on your own schedule.  The only way to really set your own schedule is if you’re getting a rental car. Your tropical getaway will include many trips to the pristine white sand beaches of the west and south coasts of the island but should also bring you into the city of Bridgetown and its UNESCO World Heritage environs or wherever else you want. From the botanical gardens of the east nestled right above the rugged coastline pounded by the wild Atlantic Ocean to the serene scenes of luxury and glitz on the platinum coast, there are many stops to make in your hired car. Harrison’s Cave and Welchman Hall Gully in the centre of the island offer fantastic unique experiences to last a lifetime. The freedom of a rental car would give you and your travel cohorts access to the little explored northern coast of Barbados. From the Animal Flower Cave to a drop down into Speightstown for a great lunch or fine dining dinner to rival any on the island. Fire up the GPS in your hired car and hit the open road with an open mind and the keys to enjoying your island adventure!   Make your reservation here: https://www.stoutescar.com/make-a-reservation  

It’s that time of year again where the sweet sounds of soca emanate from every village and town on the island. It’s Crop Over time in Barbados. The Sweetest Summer Festival is upon us and it is in full swing. If this is you jam then you need to be on island from early to really make the most of this carnival atmosphere. For those of you travelling from near and far, who are seasoned campaigners, you will know that having a hired car is the only way to go when trying to maximise your festival experience. Whether you choose an economy car (ECAR) like the Kia Picanto for you and a couple friends or you’re here with your crew and need a Suzuki APV Van (SVAR) there are many rental car options to meet your needs in our fleet. Who wants to be looking for a taxi in the wee hours of the morning?  Remember always drink responsibly and if you’re driving, don’t drink. Choose the GPS option for your choice of rental car and enjoy your Barbados carnival experience to the max! See you for this summer! Make your reservation here: https://www.stoutescar.com/make-a-reservation

Everyone enjoys a good family vacation for the summer. No matter if you’re a family of two or one of seven, the fun of your island holiday is spending it with the ones with whom you love to share your experiences.  If you’re visiting Barbados for the first time you will notice that the roads are smaller than you’re used to, unless you’re on one of the main highways. This is not a problem, as our cars and trucks are also generally scaled to suit the conditions. So, if you’re travelling with your larger family getting around doesn’t have to be a problem. You’re going to want to get a hired car, as using taxis or maxi-taxis to get around is going to be quite expensive. We’ve got a range of seven-seater rental cars which will meet your family’s needs while on island. The Toyota Noah (MVAR) or Suzuki APV (SVAR) are both properly capable people movers. While both are fully loaded vehicles with power accessories and air-conditioning, the Toyota Noah is slightly larger and offers a few more extras. However, both hired cars are the perfectly sized for our roads and parking lots, making them easy to drive, even if you’re accustomed to driving on the other side. Choose the GPS option and ask about our child seats for your choice of rental car and unleash your inner island explorer! See you for this summer! Make your reservation here: https://www.stoutescar.com/make-a-reservation  

Your family has decided that a tropical vacation is the choice for their summer, and Barbados is your destination of choice. Your next big decision after your accommodation is going to be your hired car. For the family of four your options are only limited by your spirit of adventure. Our entire fleet from the Kia Picanto (ECAR) to the Nissan X-Trail (PFAR) will transport your family around the island in air-conditioned comfort, while being the perfect sizes for our local roads. During the summer, Barbados has many attractions to offer, with the highlight being the Crop Over Festival. Often referred to as the Sweetest Summer Festival, this celebration of island life is the theme throughout the months of June/July. Without a rental car you’ll find it quite hard to enjoy all that the festival has to offer at its disparate locations around our tropical paradise. Choose the GPS option on your choice of hired car and unleash your inner island explorer! Make your reservation here: https://www.stoutescar.com/make-a-reservation