Turks and Caicos: By Car

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Major reconstruction of Leeward Highway on Providenciales has been completed, and most of the road is now a four-lane divided highway complete with roundabouts. However, the paved two-lane roads through the settlements on Providenciales can be quite rough, although signage is improving. The less-traveled roads in Grand Turk and the family islands are, in general, smooth and paved. Gasoline is expensive, much more so than in the United States.

Driving here is on the left side of the road, British style; when pulling out into traffic, remember to look to your right. Give way to anyone entering a roundabout, as roundabouts are still a relatively new concept in the Turks and Caicos; stop even if you are on what appears to be the primary road. The maximum speed is 40 mph (64 kph), 20 mph (30 kph) through settlements, and limits, as well as the use of seat belts, are enforced.

Avis and Budget have offices on the islands. You might also try local agencies such as Grace Bay Car Rentals, Rent a Buggy, and Tropical Auto Rentals.

Contacts

Avis (649/946-4705. www.Avis.tc). Budget (649/946-4079. www.provo.net/budget). Grace Bay Car Rentals (649/941-8500. www.gracebaycarrentals.com). Rent a Buggy (649/946-4158. www.rentabuggy.tc). Tropical Auto Rentals (649/946-5300. www.provo.net/tropicalauto).