St. George's Safety Guide
Health, security, and travel safety information
Emergency Numbers
Save these numbers before your trip.
Healthcare
What to know about medical care in St. George's.
Grenada runs a public healthcare system. The main public hospital sits in St. George's. Private clinics offer better care and shorter waits. Visitors prefer them.
For urgent care, try St. Augustine's Medical Services. This private facility in Grand Anse near St. George's earns respect from expatriates and tourists alike. Start here for significant but non-life-threatening problems.
Pharmacies abound in St. George's, downtown and in Grand Anse. Many common medications sit over the counter. Bring enough prescription drugs. Specific brands may be unavailable.
Complete travel health insurance is strongly recommended for St. George's, though not legally required. Verify coverage includes medical evacuation. The cost can be extreme.
- ✓ Carry prescription copies. Note generic medication names. Brand names vary.
- ✓ For minor ailments, private clinics in St. George's move faster than public hospital emergency rooms.
Common Risks
Be aware of these potential issues.
Theft of unattended items tops the list of visitor problems in St. George's. Beaches, cars, and occasional bag-snatching are the main venues.
Road conditions around St. George's challenge drivers. Narrow, winding, poorly maintained stretches exist. Local driving standards are informal. Pedestrians lack guaranteed right of way.
Scams to Avoid
Watch out for these common tourist scams.
Individuals approach tourists near the cruise ship terminal and Carenage. They offer friendly tours or help. This sometimes leads to pressure to buy drugs, cannabis, which remains illegal in Grenada.
Some independent taxi drivers or vendors inflate prices for tourists who skip fare negotiations.
Safety Tips
Practical advice to stay safe.
- • Avoid walking alone in poorly lit or deserted areas of St. George's after dark.
- • Carry daily cash only. Bring a photocopy of your passport's photo page.
- • Swim carefully. Heed warning flags on St. George's beaches. Currents can be strong.
- • Use ATMs inside banks or shopping centers in St. George's during daylight. Avoid standalone machines on quiet streets.
- • Alert your bank before traveling to Grenada. Prevent fraud blocks.
Information for Specific Travelers
Safety considerations for different traveler groups.
Solo women travelers frequent St. George's. Most visits pass without serious incident. Verbal street harassment persists, often as persistent compliments or calls.
- → A confident, polite, firm 'no thank you' usually ends unwanted attention. Ignoring it works too.
- → Registered taxis at night are a smart choice for getting around St. George's.
Male same-sex sexual relations remain illegal in Grenada under laws against 'unnatural connexion', carrying penalties of up to ten years imprisonment. The law does not address female same-sex relations. Enforcement against tourists is extremely rare. The legal risk still exists.
- → Exercise discretion. Public affection, even holding hands, is not advisable for same-sex couples visiting St. George's. Keep it private.
- → Book through reputable international platforms. Choose hotels known to be LGBTQ+ friendly. You will sleep easier.
Travel Insurance
Protect yourself before you travel.
Medical evacuation from St. George's may be necessary for serious conditions. Road travel carries its own risks. Strong travel insurance ranks among your most critical preparations.
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