Tobago Vehicle Hire Services
The Yes Tourism Tobago car rental service has long been 'the' preferred choice with our holiday enthusiasts. We have even simplified the booking process by offering Tobago's first online reservation service. You can now book a vehicle from the comfort of your home or office, well in advance of your visit - at absolutely no extra cost – and any additional support provided by Yes Tourism.
We offer the widest and newest range of rental cars, jeeps and minibuses; but more importantly only source vehicles from the most reputable and reliable rental agencies on Tobago; while monitoring their performance throughout.
Tobago is an amazingly picturesque island to explore in a self-drive hire car. However, the island has some remote areas with minimal access to public telephones, so a reliable vehicle is a must! With Yes Tourism behind your reservation, you can be assured of the very best car rental service available.
Rates are quoted in US Dollars and are inclusive of mileage charges and local taxes. All vehicles are air-conditioned and have automatic transmission, unless stated. The Reference Number in the last column will help you to identify your preferred vehicle on the Booking Form.
Daily | Weekly | Make & Model | Ref # | |
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![]() | US$30 | US$180 | Suzuki Ciaz | J116 |
![]() | US$30 | US$180 | Suzuki Baleno | J119 |
![]() | US$50 | US$315 | Nissan Almera 1.6 | Y9 |
![]() | US$60 | US$390 | Nissan Tiida Hatchback | Y104 |
![]() | US$60 | US$390 | Nissan Tiida | Y103 |
![]() | US$65 | US$390 | Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 | T10 |
![]() | US$65 | US$390 | Nissan Almera 1.6 | T12 |
![]() | US$70 | US$420 | Nissan Tiida | T78 |
![]() | US$75 | US$450 | Nissan Versa | T113 |
The first letter of the reference number indicates the supplier of the vehicle, as follows:
Rates may
change without notice
FX rate US$1 = TT$7.00 applies
Rates are quoted in US Dollars and are inclusive of mileage charges and local taxes. All vehicles are air-conditioned and have automatic transmission, unless stated. The Reference Number in the last column will help you to identify your preferred vehicle on the Booking Form.
Daily | Weekly | Make & Model | Ref # | |
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![]() | US$40 | US$260 | Suzuki Samurai S/Top (manual, no a/c) | Y110 |
![]() | US$50 | US$325 | Suzuki Jimny S/Top (manual, no a/c) | Y17 |
Daily | Weekly | Make & Model | Ref # | |
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![]() | US$55 | US$355 | Daihatsu Terios | Y27 |
![]() | US$55 | US$355 | Suzuki Jimny H/Top (manual) | Y21 |
![]() | US$55 | US$330 | Chevrolet Trax | J117 |
![]() | US$55 | US$355 | Suzuki Jimny H/Top Auto | Y108 |
![]() | US$55 | US$330 | Suzuki Vitara | J118 |
![]() | US$60 | US$360 | Suzuki Jimny H/Top (manual) | T64 |
![]() | US$65 | US$420 | Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6 2-Door (no a/c) | Y105 |
![]() | US$65 | US$390 | Suzuki Jimny H/Top | T23 |
![]() | US$65 | US$390 | Daihatsu Terios (manual) | T24 |
![]() | US$70 | US$425 | Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.8 | Y28 |
![]() | US$70 | US$440 | Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6 4-Door | Y106 |
![]() | US$80 | US$490 | Hyundai Tucson | Y109 |
![]() | US$90 | US$585 | Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 (manual) | Y107 |
![]() | US$90 | US$540 | Daihatsu Terios | T25 |
![]() | US$90 | US$585 | Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 | Y101 |
![]() | US$100 | US$650 | Honda CR-V | Y111 |
![]() | US$125 | US$750 | Nissan Xtrail SUV | T50 |
The first letter of the reference number indicates the supplier of the vehicle, as follows:
Rates may
change without notice
FX rate US$1 = TT$7.00 applies
Rates are quoted in US Dollars and are inclusive of mileage charges and local taxes. All vehicles are air-conditioned and have automatic transmission, unless stated. The Reference Number in the last column will help you to identify your preferred vehicle on the Booking Form.
Daily | Weekly | Make & Model | Ref # | |
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![]() | US$45 | US$290 | Nissan AD Wagon | Y61 |
![]() | US$50 | US$315 | Nissan AD Wagon (New Shape) | Y112 |
![]() | US$55 | US$330 | Mitsubishi Lancer Estate | J55 |
![]() | US$85 | US$510 | Toyota Corolla | T77 |
![]() | US$85 | US$510 | Nissan Wingroad | T49 |
Daily | Weekly | Make & Model | Ref # | |
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![]() | US$70 | US$420 | Suzuki Carry 6-Seat (manual) | T39 |
![]() | US$80 | US$480 | Suzuki APV | J114 |
![]() | US$100 | US$693 | Nissan Serena 7-Seat | Y42 |
![]() | US$125 | US$750 | Mitsubishi Space Wagon | T44 |
![]() | US$125 | US$750 | Suzuki APV | T65 |
![]() | US$167 | US$1000 | Nissan Urvan 10-Seat (manual) | T46 |
The first letter of the reference number indicates the supplier of the vehicle, as follows:
Rates may
change without notice
FX rate US$1 = TT$7.00 applies
Neither KJ or Sheppy's have any restrictions or additional charges for additional drivers.
Rodriguez Car Rental apply an additional driver charge of US$5 per day for each driver other than the hirer and spouse.
All of our rental agencies can provide child seats at a rate of US$5 per day per seat (inclusive of all taxes). All agencies offer car seats suitable for infants and children for up to 7 years old.
If the vehicle or any of its parts of accessories are damaged while on rental, CDW limits your liability (assuming that you have complied with all the terms of the Rental Agreement). Different rental firms offer different levels of basic insurance cover and CDW, making direct comparison of total price/benefit difficult.
The various options are as follows. All currency conversions are approximate and may fluctuate:
Vehicles rented from K.J.Car Rental are subject to an excess of US$1,500 if no CDW is taken.
Vehicles rented from Sheppy's Auto Rental are subject to a maximum hirer liability of TT$10,000 (US$1650/£1000/€1250) for cars and TT$15,000 (US$2500/£1500/€1875) for jeeps and vans.
Sheppy offers CDW protection on cars limiting liability to TT$5000 (US$840/£500/€625) at an additional cost of US$10 per day (for Jimny Jeeps US$15 per day), or CDW with NO excess at US$20 per day (US$30 per day for Jimny jeeps). CDW protection on the 8-seater Nissan Serena is US$20 and $US40 per day). The new Suzuki Vitara 1.6 and 2.0 also carries a surcharge, with Basic CDW costing US$20 per day and Full CDW costing US$40 per day.
**** Full CDW is only available on vehicle rentals of 7 days or more. ****
Please read Sheppy's Terms & Conditions detailed on the page below.
Rodriguez offer two CDW options (Rodriguez refer to CDW as PDW - Physical Damage Waiver). Basic CDW cost US$10 / $US15 / $US20 per day * and limits your liability to just US$ 1500. Rodriguez's Full CDW costs US$20 / US$30 / US$40 per day * and limits liability to US$500.
If you do not accept either CDW option from Rodriguez, you will be totally liable for all recovery and repair costs if the vehicle is stolen, lost or damaged. For your own peace of mind, we strongly recommend that you opt for the full CDW option. If not, please ensure that you have read and understand section 5 of Rodriguez's Terms & Conditions detailed on the page below.
* Rodriguez's minivans and SUV's are an additional US$5 per day for all Basic CDW and US$10 per day for full CDW rates. The Nissan Urvan Micro Bus carries a supplement of US$10 per over normal CDW rates and an additional US$20 for full CDW .
You may either collect your rental vehicle from the rental agency office, on arrival on the island (or at any other time) or have it delivered to your hotel or villa. We will obviously do our very best to deliver the vehicle at the time specified by you on the reservation form.
The rental agencies offer free delivery and collection of vehicles throughout the popular areas of Tobago. They do, however, reserve the right to apply a charge for collection and delivery on short term rentals to addresses in outlying villages such as Castara, Charlotteville and Speyside.
The minimum driver age is 25. All driver's must have had at least two years driving experience.
You will be asked to produce your full national driving licence on delivery of the rental car. It is essential that everyone who wishes to drive the rental vehicle remembers to bring their licence and all additional drivers must be declared on the rental Hire Agreement. Do not rely solely on an International Driving Permit (IDP).
The rental rates quoted do NOT include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW). When considering the price of rental, please bear in mind the liabilities shown under "No CDW" in the following table.
For your own protection, please see the section above entitled 'Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)'. The figures below are in US$.
Agency | NO CDW | Basic CDW Liability = Daily Cost |
Full CDW Daily Cost |
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K.J. | up to $1,500 | $750 = $5 | $10 |
Sheppy's * | $1,600 | $800 = $10-$15* | $20/$30/$40** |
Rodriguez | unlimited | $1,000 = $10-$15* | $20/$30/$40** |
* other terms may apply
** Minivans and some 4WD
Keino John has been known to us for several years, having worked for one of our tour colleagues. He now has his own car rental business with a small fleet of new vehicles and has proven to offer a good reliable service. Vehicles sourced from K.J.Car Rentals are prefixed with a 'J' in our vehicle rate listings
Colin Shepherd started Sheppy's Auto Rentals in 1997. His fleet now consists of 90 cars, jeeps and minivans, all between one and five years old. Vehicles sourced from Sheppy's Auto Rentals are prefixed with a 'Y' in our vehicle rate listings
Rodriguez is an international franchise and has been operational in Tobago since 1992. The firm maintains a fleet of around 40 self-drive rental vehicles on Tobago. Their hire vehicles have an average age of two years and all cars are replaced after four years. Vehicles sourced from Rodriguez Car Rental are prefixed with the letter 'T' in our vehicle rate listings
Payment can be made by VISA and Mastercard credit cards and will be in local currency TT$. Rodriguez Car Rentals also accepts AMEX credit cards which will be charged in US$.
Minor variations between the price we quote and the final chanrge may occur due to currency fluctuations.
When paying with cash, a security deposit might apply; please enquire with us.
All rates are quoted in US Dollars and are fully inclusive of mileage charges and all local taxes.
If you have a specific requirement for a make or type of vehicle not, or would like to consider options from any other rental agency, please email us. We have links with most rental agencies on Tobago and will gladly advise you.
Your choice of vehicle will obviously be largely dependent upon personal preference and budget. You may, however, wish to bear the following points in mind when choosing a vehicle.
The rental fleets on Tobago are extremely small by North American and European standards. In some cases, the rental firm may only have one or two examples of specific models. Early reservation is essential and we strongly recommend that you list at least one or two alternative models, in order of preference.
Petrol (gas) is cheap on Tobago. The normal procedure is to return the vehicle at the end of the hire with the same amount of fuel as in the tank on collection (normally full).
Full terms and conditions for reservations from Sheppy's Auto Rentals are available here.
Significant extracts from the Rodriguez Car Rental Contract:
PHYSICAL DAMAGE WAIVER IS RODRIGUEZ’S WAIVER OF RENTER’S RESPONSIBILITY, IT IS NOT INSURANCE.
IF VEHICLE IS USED BY PERSONS OTHER THAN RENTER OR ANY APPROVED ADDITIONAL RENTER, OR IS USED BY THE RENTER OR ANYONE ELSE IN VIOLATION OF THIS AGREEMENT, RENTER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE TO RODRIGUEZ FOR ALL LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UP TO ITS FULL VALUE PLUS ANY INCIDENTAL RELATED COSTS INCURRED, WHETHER OR NOT RENTER HAS ACCEPTED PHYSICAL DAMAGE WAIVER.
PROHIBITED USE OF VEHICLE VIOLATES THIS AGREEMENT, VOIDS ALL LIABILITY AND OTHER INSURANCE COVERAGE (WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW), MAKES VEHICLE SUBJECT TO IMMEDIATE RECOVERY BY RODRIGUEZ, VOIDS PDW AND MAKES RENTER RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL LOSS OR DAMAGE TO OR CONNECTED WITH VEHICLE, REGARDLESS OF CAUSE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO RODRIGUEZ’S EXPENSES, INCLUDING LOSS OF USE.
ALL CHARGES ARE SUBJECT TO AUDIT. If, upon audit, an error is found, Credit Card Renter authorizes Rodriguez to correct such charges, including changing any charge card invoices signed by Renter, to reflect correct charges, with written notice or correction to Renter.
Renter and Additional Renter(s) authorize Rodriguez in connection with claimed violations of parking or traffic laws arising out of use or operation of Vehicle by Renter and/or any such Additional Renter(s), to release to any governmental agency having jurisdiction thereof any information relating to Renter or any such Additional Renter(s) which Rodriguez has in its possession.