Saint James is a must-see destination in Saint James, Barbados. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Saint James has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Palm Terrace Restaurant (Highway 1) and Rum Vault (Colony Club Hotel, Porters) are great picks.
When flying to Saint James, you’ll arrive at Bridgetown Grantley Adams Intl (BGI), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Saint James include JetBlue, Qatar Airways and American Airlines. The shortest flight to Saint James from the United States departs from Jacksonville and takes around 8h 50m.
Another option to get to Saint James is to pick up a car rental from Bridgetown, which is about 6 miles from Saint James. You’ll find branches of Drive A Matic and Alamo, among others, in Bridgetown.
Average rates range from around $291 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $463 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Saint James costs $62 per day, on average, or $250 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Bridgetown Grantley Adams Intl.
Expect to pay $7.91 per gallon in Saint James (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $94.94 and $126.58.