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Governments, one trip
What they're telling their own citizens about Grenada
The real score
The breakdown
See it from your perspective
Go, but pay attention.
The general Sketch Score, unweighted for any specific traveler.
Staying healthy
What to watch out for, health-wise
Active notices
- • Global Measles
Vaccines
Required: Yellow Fever
Recommended: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Measles, Rabies, Typhoid
Source: CDC Travelers' Health →Getting in
What you'll need at the border
Visitors to Grenada must obtain a visa from one of the Grenadian diplomatic missions or in certain cases in United Kingdom diplomatic missions, unless they come from one of the visa-exempt countries or countries whose citizens are eligible for visa issuance at the port of entry.
Source: Wikipedia →Real, not invented
Terrorism
Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Grenada, attacks cannot be ruled out.
Source: UK FCDO →Real, not invented
Cultural & legal notes
LGBT+ travellers
Local attitudes towards the LGBT+ community are mostly conservative throughout the Caribbean. Certain same-sex sexual acts are illegal in Grenada. Showing affection in public could receive unwanted and negative attention. It is uncommon for opposite or same-sex couples to show affection in public in Grenada. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers .
Source: UK FCDO →From people who've been there
Local know-how
Staying safe
- •Grenada is a safe country and enjoys the lowest crime rate in the Caribbean region. Please keep it that way by safeguarding valuables and not flashing bling.
- •Beware of the sun. Grenada is only 12 degrees north of the equator and you can burn quickly even if it's cloudy and the breeze is keeping you cool. Seek the shade, use a parasol, wear a wide…
- •Allow for the high humidity: it can top 90%, and anything above 60% is unpleasant. Drink plenty of water (the tap water is safe), though on humid days your sweat cannot evaporate quickly to keep your body cool.
- •Mosquitoes are more of a nuisance than a danger: it's rare for them to carry serious diseases such as malaria.
- •Your accommodation will know of local primary care doctors available to make house calls.
Adapted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA — edited by travelers, not us.
Right now
In the news the last few days
Real talk
What travelers actually say
Travelers who have spent time in Grenada consistently report a high sense of personal safety and a low crime rate. The island is described as welcoming, with friendly locals and a notable absence of scammers. Visitors find it safe to explore less touristy areas independently, and the overall environment lacks the exclusionary, resort-heavy vibe found elsewhere in the Caribbean. There are no specific warnings regarding violent crime, transport dangers, or common tourist scams. The consensus is that Grenada offers a comfortable balance of accessibility and local integration, making it a reliable choice for those who prioritize safety while seeking an authentic experience outside of private, all-inclusive bubbles.
“In particular we felt like the balance of lowish prices, low crime rate/feeling of safety/everyone being intensely friendly, and the island not being intensely touristy or excluding locals were all excellent.
— r/travel
“Low crime rate, super friendly locals, few to no scammers, very safe to be in less touristy areas.
— r/travel
Pack this, know this
The little things that trip people up
Plug & voltage
G · 230V
Driving side
left
Emergency
police: 911 / ambulance: 911 / fire: 911
Cash vs. Card
The East Caribbean dollar, denoted as $ or EC$ (ISO currency code XCD), is the currency of Grenada and seven other Caribbean countries: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The EC dollar is subdivided into 100 cents. Banknotes circulate in denominations of 10, 20, 50, and 100 dollars, and coins of 1, 2, 5, 10
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- us-state — observed 2026-09-09
- uk-fcdo — observed 2026-09-09
- ca-gac — observed 2026-09-09
- worldbank-political — observed 2026-09-09
- worldbank-policeTrust — observed 2026-09-09
- cdc-health — observed 2026-09-09
- wikivoyage — observed 2026-09-09
- reddit — observed 2026-09-09
- lgbtq-legal-wikipedia — observed 2026-09-09