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Update: The Vehicle Rental Levy will take effect from October 15th, 2025 at a rate of $5 per day, capped at 7 days per rental agreement.
The Government of Barbados has postponed the enforcement of the Vehicle Rental Levy until October 1, 2025. Until the Levy comes into force, it remains a legal requirement for visitors to have a Visitor Driving Permit to drive in Barbados using a valid foreign driving licence. The cost of a visitor permit is $10 for two months, or $100 for one year.
Once the Levy comes into force, visitor pemits will be abolished, but a valid domestic or foreign driving licence will still be required to drive in Barbados.
Please note the Levy will apply to both visitors and residents alike, whether they have a domestic or foreign driving licence, if they are renting a vehicle.