Turks and Caicos Islands Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Turks and Caicos Islands
911
General Emergency
911
Police
911
Ambulance / Medical
911
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Cockburn Town
Currency
USD ($)
Official Language
English
Country Code
+1 649
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Turks and Caicos Islands
Urban / City
—
Rural
65 km/h (40 mph)
Highway
65 km/h (40 mph)
Alcohol Limit
0,8 ‰
Toll & Vignette: No toll information
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 5–10% customary
- DO Drive on the left and watch for wild donkeys on Grand Turk.
- DO Visit Chalk Sound National Park for turquoise lagoons and kayaking.
- DO Use US Dollars as the official currency.
- DON'T Do not collect conch shells, starfish, or live corals from reefs.
- DON'T Do not drive vehicles on protected coastal dunes.
- DON'T Do not leave valuables unattended on beaches.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type A & B (120V / 60Hz) – US standard.
Tap Water: Desalinated tap water is safe in resorts; bottled water recommended on tours.
Insider Tip: Join the weekly Thursday Fish Fry at Bight Park on Providenciales for local food and island music.
