Antigua is an island located in the Eastern Caribbean, and it is a part of the country of Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua Tourism is one of the main money earning services in the island of Antigua. Antigua brings around 500 thousand tourists every year and provides the island a strong economic base. Antigua is the most admired and most developed of the Leeward Islands. The foremost attractions of
Antigua tourism are its beaches. Along with its large quantity of beaches, there are reefs and wrecks for diving and sailing activities at English Harbor. The island includes an area of 108 square miles. The present population of Antigua is approximately 68,000. The capital of Antigua Island is St. John's and one of the fine places for
Antigua tour. The capital is located in the northwest of the island near to V.C. Bird International Airport. St. John's has a deep harbor which is able to accommodate large cruise ships. If you are planning an
Antigua tour or tour to Antigua and need further information about the place then you can contact with the travel agents or the most expedient
Antigua tourist office.
Few names of these Antigua tourist offices are given below:
Antigua and Barbuda Department of Tourism
Government Complex
Queen Elizabeth Highway
St. John’s, Antigua. West Indies
Tel: 268-462-0480
Antigua Hotels & Tourists Association
Island House, New Gates Street
P.O. Box 454,
St. John's, Antigua, W.I.
Tel: 268-462-0374
On your vacation to Antigua, renting a car can be a perfect way to explore more of this island. The car renting cost is about US$40-50 per day. For that you should carry a valid driver's license from your country of residence and also a permit to drive in Antigua is essential. The car rental agency can assist you in getting this temporary license.
Here is a listing of car rental agencies in Antigua:
Budget Rent A Car
P.O. Box 1600
Tel: 268-462-3009
Tel: 268-462-6702
Capital Car Rentals and Tours
St. George& Popeshead Street
Tel: 268- 462-0863/461-2165