The fare is 8.70F and the buses take reasonable-sized luggage. Prices start from 200F a day for a Citro n AX or Renault 5. It will normally be cheaper to have unlimited mileage. You can get a discount if you book your car from abroad at least 48 hrs in advance. An international driver s licence is required for those staying over 20 days.
Car hire companies in Fort de France close at weekends.
If you want to return a car you have to go to the airport, you can t even drop off the key in town. There are numerous car hire firms at the airport and around town. The buses are all privately owned and leave when they re full and not before. Short journeys cost around 6F if paid for in advance more if paid on the bus, and the buses run from 0500-2000 approximately. Rental for all is about 170F per day.