Saint Lucia Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Saint Lucia
911 / 999
General Emergency
999
Police
911
Ambulance / Medical
911
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Castries
Currency
XCD ($)
Official Language
English, Saint Lucian French Creole
Country Code
+1 758
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Saint Lucia
Urban / City
48 km/h (30 mph)
Rural
64 km/h (40 mph)
Highway
80 km/h (50 mph)
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: No road tolls in Saint Lucia.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 10 to 15 percent tip standard in restaurants. Most resort restaurants include a 10% service charge. Extra 5% is appreciated for exceptional service.
- DO Hike the majestic Gros Piton peak with a certified local guide for breathtaking Caribbean views.
- DO Soak in the restorative volcanic mud baths at Sulphur Springs in Soufrière.
- DO Taste the fresh catch of the day (mahi-mahi or red snapper) at waterfront fish shacks in Anse La Raye.
- DON'T Wearing camouflage pattern clothes is illegal for civilians in Saint Lucia.
- DON'T Avoid driving at night on winding, unlit mountain roads without local experience.
- DON'T Remember that vehicles drive strictly on the left-hand side.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type G (230V, 50Hz – British 3-pin rectangular plug). UK travel adapter required!
Tap Water: Tap water is chlorinated and generally safe, though bottled spring water is recommended for international travelers.
Insider Tip: Friday Night Must-Do: The 'Gros Islet Street Party' Jump Up offers lively outdoor street dancing, fresh BBQ, and rum punch. Left-hand driving! The Eastern Caribbean Dollar is pegged at 1 USD = 2.70 XCD.
