Antigua and Barbuda Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Antigua and Barbuda
911 / 999
General Emergency
911
Police
911
Ambulance / Medical
911
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Saint John's
Currency
XCD ($)
Official Language
English
Country Code
+1 268
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Antigua and Barbuda
Urban / City
32 km/h (20 mph)
Rural
64 km/h (40 mph)
Highway
64 km/h (40 mph)
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: No road tolls in Antigua and Barbuda.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 10 to 15 percent tip standard in restaurants. A 10% service charge is usually included on restaurant bills. Extra 5% is customary for great service.
- DO Snorkel with gentle stingrays in the crystal-clear shallows of 'Stingray City'.
- DO Taste the famous 'Antigua Black Pineapple', renowned as the sweetest pineapple variety in the world.
- DO Explore historic Nelson's Dockyard UNESCO open-air museum and marina in English Harbour.
- DON'T Wearing camouflage clothing is strictly prohibited for civilians in Antigua and Barbuda.
- DON'T Do not walk topless or in beachwear through downtown Saint John's.
- DON'T Remember that vehicles drive strictly on the left side of the road.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type A & B (110V, 60Hz – US sockets) with some Type G (230V, UK). Universal adapter recommended.
Tap Water: Most water is desalinated seawater; while treated, bottled water is generally recommended for drinking.
Insider Tip: Sunday Evening Ritual: Visiting 'Shirley Heights Lookout' for fresh barbecue, live steel drum music, and the most breathtaking sunset over English Harbour is essential! Left-hand driving!
