Those searching for a tranquil Caribbean destination filled with beautiful beaches, friendly locals, interesting history, and plenty of sunshine need look no further than the picturesque and tranquil island of Antigua. Antigua is not only one of the easiest Caribbean islands to fly into, thanks to the many daily flights arriving from several North American and European cities to VC Bird International Airport, this ‘gateway to the Caribbean' is also easily explored by cheap Antigua car hire.

The Baroque St John's Anglican Cathedral, the duty free shopping at Redcliffe Quay, and the relics at Fort James are just a few fascinating sights worth seeing in Antigua's capital city of St John's, just eight kilometres from VC Bird International Airport. Not only can St John's be explored by foot in less than an hour, this city filled with wooden huts and stone buildings is also the ideal location to begin touring the rest of the island by Antigua hire car.

Historic English Harbour is the next recommended stop while touring Antigua by car hire. This protective harbour, first established by the English navy while fighting the French, is now popular among yachters and sailors around the world, especially during the annual Antigua Sailing Week.

Among the liveliest of Antigua's 365 beaches are neighbouring Runaway Bay and Dickenson Bay, both of which are easily accessible by car hire in Antigua. The timeshare resort at Jolly Harbour is located near Antigua's only rainforest, and a submerged shipwreck is just one spectacular sight awaiting those who dive from Deep Bay.