Hire Car Martinique Tips, Experiences & Comparison

Discover Martinique by Hire Car

On June 15, 1502, Christopher Columbus became the first European to discover the stunningly beautiful island of Martinique in the middle of the Caribbean.

Situated south of Domenica and north of St Lucia, it is one of the most stunningly picturesque islets in the French Antilles.

Leisure activities in Martinique

Sensational beaches with slender coconut palms and snow-white sand abound on every stretch of Martinique’s coastline. Air and water temperatures year-round of at least 26 to 28 degrees Celsius offer optimal conditions for any kind of water sports or simply invite you to relax in a paradisiacal atmosphere.

But besides summer, sun, beach and sea, the enchanting island of Martinique has a lot more to offer. In the north of the mountainous island is the 1397 meter high volcano Montagne Pelée.

The last eruption was in 1902 and claimed more than 30,000 victims. Since then it has been quiet around the Pelée, but it is still active and it is quite an exciting thing to climb the crater.

Sightseeing in Martinique

Typical Creole hustle and bustle with all its colours and especially smells can be found in the centres of Fort-de-France, where the airport is also located, in Le Marin, Saint-Pierre and La Trinite.

In addition, the small streets with their picturesque colonial-style houses definitely invite you to take an extended stroll.

An additional advantage is that you can pay in euros here due to its affiliation with France.

As it is worth exploring the whole of Martinique, which is 73 kilometres long and 39 kilometres wide, a hire car is essential.