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Travel Essentials
Plugs: Type A, B and G, 230 V. Emergency: One number for everything 999. Tipping: A 10 percent service charge is often added to bills; if not, tip about 10 to 15 percent. Tap water: Tap water is generally safe on Saint Vincent; use bottled water on the smaller islands.
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Type A, B and G, 230 V
| One number for everything | 999 |
A 10 percent service charge is often added to bills; if not, tip about 10 to 15 percent.
Greetings. Say good morning or good afternoon when you enter a shop, bus or restaurant, with a friendly handshake for new people. Friends may hug.
Beachwear. Swimwear is for the beach and pool; cover up in towns, shops and churches.
Camouflage clothing. Camouflage clothing is banned for civilians, so leave it at home.
Most visits are trouble-free, but petty theft and some violent crime occur on the main island, so take normal care at night.
Unrequested guides and crafts. People at beaches and ferry docks may offer tours or crafts; agree the price first or politely decline.
Taxi and boat fares. Agree fares for taxis and water taxis before you start, and confirm the currency.
Women travelers. Women traveling alone may get unwanted attention; avoid isolated beaches and trails alone.
Criminalized
Same-sex relations are still a crime in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and society is conservative, so avoid public displays of affection.
| Coffee (café) | XCD 9 | $3.30 |
| Local bus or metro ride | XCD 3 | $1.10 |
| Mid-range restaurant meal | XCD 65 | $24 |
| Hostel bed / budget room (night) | XCD 150 | $55 |
| Mid-range hotel (night) | XCD 450 | $165 |
| Daily budget, mid-range traveler | XCD 450 | $165 |
2026-09
December to May is dry and sunny; June to November is hurricane season, with the highest risk from August to October.