Entry Requirements
Visa requirements for Grenada depend on which passport you hold. Check the Traveller visa tool to see whether your passport needs a visa and, if so, how long you can stay.
Check if you need a visa for GrenadaEmergency Numbers
- General
- 911
Currency
- Name
- Eastern Caribbean Dollar
- Code
- XCD
- Symbol
- $
USD widely accepted. ATMs in St George's and Grand Anse. Cards accepted at hotels and restaurants. Pegged to USD at EC$2.70:1.
Power Outlets
- Outlet type
- Type G
- Voltage
- 230V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
Time Zone
AST (UTC−4) — no daylight saving
Best Time to Visit
January–May is the dry season — ideal for Grand Anse Beach, the Underwater Sculpture Park at Molinière Bay, and the spice plantation tours in the interior. Grenada grows 20% of the world's nutmeg — the scent is everywhere. The Carnival (August) is spectacular if you can handle the heat and crowds.
Tipping Customs
| Venue | Typical | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 10% | Service charge sometimes added |
| Taxis | 10% | — |
Dress Code
- Casual beach wear in resort areas
- Modest dress in St George's and villages
Social Etiquette
- Grenada is the Spice Isle — nutmeg features on the flag; the whole island smells faintly of spice near the plantations
- The Underwater Sculpture Park (created by artist Jason de Caires Taylor) is one of the world's first underwater sculpture parks — 65+ human figures covered in coral; a genuine wonder
- Grand Anse is consistently listed among the Caribbean's finest beaches — 3 km of white sand
- The 1983 US military intervention ('Operation Urgent Fury') is still in living memory and a complex topic for Grenadians
Local Laws
Laws change. Verify current rules with your country's official travel advisory before departure.
- LGBTQ+ same-sex activity is illegal — law is rarely enforced at tourist resorts but attitudes are conservative
- Marijuana possession is illegal but decriminalisation has been discussed
Common Phrases
| English | Local | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hello (Grenadian Creole / English) | Wha happening! / Hello! | wha HAP-en-ing — the classic Grenadian greeting |
| No problem (local) | No problem! / Is aright | is ah-RITE — standard Caribbean reassurance |
| Thank you (Grenadian Creole) | Tank you! | TANK yoo |
| Nutmeg (national symbol) | Nutmeg / Mace | The nutmeg fruit yields both nutmeg (seed) and mace (outer covering) |
| Cheers! (local) | Cheers! / Proost! | Proost is used among older Grenadians — a relic of Dutch colonial influence on trade |
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