Travel and Tourist Information about Trinidad and Tobago

Getting There: Served by Air Canada, Air Caribbean, American Airlines, American Eagle, BWIA, Carib Express and LIAT.
Entry Documents: Passport and return or on-going ticket required. A visa is required for a stay over two months.
Airport: Piarco International Airport.
Departure Tax: US$16
Driving: On the left - a foreign or international driver's license is required for car rentals.

Capital: Port of Spain
Population: Over 1 million
Island Size: 1,864 square miles.
Electric Current: 110 or 220 volts; Ask your hotel which they use, although packing an adapter is a smart idea.
Medical Emergencies: Trinidad and Tobago have hospitals in Scarborough, Port of Spain, Fernando, and Mount Hope. There are also numerous health centers and clinics.
Standard time zone: UTC/GMT -4 hours (No known DST-adjustments)
Climate: Average yearly temperature is 83° F. Expect frequent but short rain in rainy season, June - December.
Official Language: English.
Currency: The Trinidad & Tobago Dollar (TT$). Credit Cards are widely accepted.
Telephone: Local area code is 868.