Why go
- Capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
History
Kingstown is the capital and largest city of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The city, located on the main island of Saint Vincent, has the main port and the biggest commercial center of the islands. With a population of 12,909 (2012), Kingstown is the most populous settlement in the country. It is the island's agricultural industry centre and a port of entry for tourists. The city lies within the parish of Saint George in the south-west corner of Saint Vincent.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 4 direct destinations
- Leeward Islands Air Transport LI (Dash 8-300, ATR 72, AT4) · 4 routes: Bridgetown, Castries, Point Salines, Port-of-spain
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Kingstown, 0.5 km); routes include Kingstown, Saint Vincent - Port Elizabeth, Bequia, Charlestown, Canouan - Kingstown, Saint Vincent, Kingstown, Saint Vincent - Clifton, Union Island.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.