Piarco is a must-see destination in Tunapuna/Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Piarco has to offer.
When flying to Piarco, you’ll arrive at Port of Spain Piarco Intl (POS), which is located 1 mile from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Piarco include JetBlue, Qatar Airways and Caribbean Airlines. The shortest flight to Piarco from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 50m.
Another option to get to Piarco is to pick up a car rental from Port of Spain, which is about 13 miles from Piarco. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Ace, among others, in Port of Spain.
Renting a car in Piarco costs $48 per day, on average, or $144 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Piarco.
The most frequently booked car type in Piarco is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Suzuki Swift or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.