Barbados, Barbados Travel Guide Last Updated: Dec 2021

One of the larger and more populated islands in the southern Caribbean, Barbados has an excellent range of sights and styles for travelers of any budget. As a former British colony and English as its primary language, Barbados remains very popular with British tourists in particular, with in-season charter flights available from even some smaller airports in England and Scotland.

Why Visit Barbados

Barbados Facts

Population 290,000
Area 290,000
Timezone UTC-4
Currency Barbadian Dollar
Airports Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)

Things To Do In Barbados

Barbados Hotel Prices

Rating Price(USD)
starstarstarstarstar-
starstarstarstarstar42.00 - 151.00
starstarstarstarstar81.00 - 167.00
starstarstarstarstar95.00 - 320.00
starstarstarstarstar470.00 - 470.00

Barbados Hostels Prices

Type Price(USD)
Hostel Bed-

WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK IN Barbados

Local BreakfastCoffee is served at many cafes but you also have the choice of different fresh juices to choose from. $3.50 - $8.00
Local LunchFlying fish is a great lunch item served lightly breaded and topped with a yellow sauce. To make it even better, many restaurants serve it at a great price.$5.00 - $9.00
Local DinnerIf you love beef, you'll be hard pressed to find any on the island. However you'll easily find chicken, pork and fish.$11.00 - $17.00
BeerThe legal drinking age is 16 so don't be surprised if you find yourself drinking a beer next to a teenager. $2.50 - $5.50
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BEST TOURS in Barbados

WHEN TO VISIT Barbados

TEMPERATURE AND RAINFALL

Month High F Low F PRECIP (inches)
January84741.1
February84730.8
March85740.7
April86761.0
May87771.8
June87771.9
July87772.6
August87772.6
September87772.9
October86763.2
November86763.5
December84751.8

Barbados WEATHER ADVICE

SUNRISE AND SUNSET

21 Mar6:02am6:09pm
21 Jun5:33am6:27pm
21 Sep5:48am5:55pm
21 Dec6:16am5:37pm

Where to stay in Barbados

Barbados Hotel Seasons

Barbados Hotel Prices

Rating Price(USD)
starstarstarstarstar-
starstarstarstarstar42.00 - 151.00
starstarstarstarstar81.00 - 167.00
starstarstarstarstar95.00 - 320.00
starstarstarstarstar470.00 - 470.00
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Barbados Hostel Prices

Type Price(USD)
Hostel Bed-

Getting to Barbados

GETTING AROUND Barbados

WHERE TO GO BEFORE AND AFTER