Car rental at St Barts airport (SBH)

Airport car rental

In short

Car rental at St Barts airport (SBH) with Hertz St Barth: pick up your car directly at the airport counter after you land. Gustavia is about a 10-minute drive away. Book online before arrival, and bring your driving licence and a credit card in the main driver’s name.

Pick up your car after landing at SBH

Hertz St Barth serves visitors arriving at St Barts airport (SBH) with a practical rental process, local support and vehicle categories adapted to narrow island roads. Saint-Barthélemy has no public transport network, so a rental car is the standard way for visitors to reach their hotel or villa and move around the island during their stay. The airport sits in the St Jean area, only a short drive from most accommodation, which makes airport pick-up the fastest way to begin your trip. Booking online before arrival lets the team prepare your vehicle in advance, confirm your category and keep the handover at the counter quick and simple after a connecting flight from St Maarten (SXM) or San Juan.

Airport pick-up at the SBH counter
Compact cars, SUVs, Jeeps, convertibles, premium and electric vehicles
Local assistance for arrivals, returns and reservation changes

Drive times from the airport

Distances on the island are short, but the roads are winding, so plan in minutes rather than kilometres. From the airport, St Jean beach is just a few minutes away, Gustavia and its port are roughly a 10-minute drive, Lorient about 10 minutes, the Baie des Flamands around 12 to 15 minutes, and the more remote areas such as Grand Cul de Sac, Toiny or Colombier are typically within 15 to 20 minutes. Because almost everything is within a 20-minute radius, the size and comfort of your car matter more than range: choose for parking ease, luggage and the steepness of your villa access rather than distance.

St Jean beach: a few minutes
Gustavia and the port: about 10 minutes
Flamands: about 12 to 15 minutes
Grand Cul de Sac, Toiny, Colombier: 15 to 20 minutes

Choose the right category for St Barts

Compact and electric cars such as the Wuling Yep are convenient for parking in Gustavia and St Jean and for short, frequent trips around the island. SUVs and Jeep-style vehicles are useful for luggage, steep villa access and beach roads, and they suit families or groups. Premium and convertible categories fit travellers who want a more refined island driving experience along the coastal roads. If you are unsure, the team can recommend a category based on your accommodation, the number of passengers and how much luggage you are bringing.

What affects your rental price

Rates in St Barts depend mainly on the season, the length of your stay and the vehicle category. Demand peaks sharply during the Christmas and New Year period and over winter, when minimum rental durations and special conditions can apply, so booking early is the best way to secure availability for your dates. Airport pick-up and return carry no charge; delivery to a hotel or villa elsewhere on the island is available, and any delivery charge is confirmed during booking. Fuel is provided full and should be returned full to avoid a refuelling charge. The price for your dates is shown as soon as you enter them.

Useful airport rental advice

Our airport counter is open every day from 8 am to 6 pm, local time. Keep your flight details, your driving licence and a credit card with embossed (raised) numbers ready for pick-up, as the card is required as a guarantee in the main driver’s name. If your inbound flight is delayed or rescheduled, let the team know so your pick-up can be adjusted. If you are staying at a villa or hotel away from the airport, review the delivery options and return conditions before confirming your reservation so the handover fits your arrival and departure times.

The cars for it

Your questions

Can I rent a car directly at St Barts airport (SBH)?

Yes. Hertz St Barth serves arrivals at the airport (SBH) in St Jean. Booking online before you land lets the team prepare your vehicle so pick-up is quick after your flight.

How far is the airport from Gustavia?

Gustavia is roughly a 10-minute drive from the airport. St Jean beach is just minutes away, and most areas of the island are within a 15 to 20 minute drive.

Which car category is best for arriving at SBH?

Compact and electric cars are easiest for parking around St Jean and Gustavia. SUVs and Jeep categories suit luggage, groups and steep villa access. Premium and convertible categories fit travellers who want a more refined island drive.

Can the car be delivered to my hotel instead of the airport?

Airport pick-up is the default and fastest option, but delivery to a hotel or villa is available; any delivery charge is confirmed during booking.

What do I need to collect my car at the airport?

Bring your flight details, a valid driving licence and a credit card with embossed numbers in the main driver’s name. Confirming your booking in advance keeps the airport pick-up simple.