Useful information Martinique

Avis Martinique car rental helps you prepare for your stay in Martinique, a beautiful island with beaches worthy of the most beautiful postcards.

Martinique is a charming island located in the middle of the Caribbean arc, 8000 km from Paris.

French overseas department, you are here in France with the sun, the sea and coconut trees in addition.

An ID card is enough to get to Martinique, but plan your passport to visit nearby islands, such as Saint Lucia or Dominica.

The language and currency remain identical to metropolitan France, as well as the various administrations, such as the post office. You can also use your smartphone without being overtaxed by your operator. The international telephone code for Martinique is +596.

On the other hand, the differences are:

• Temperature near 28° Celsius throughout the year.
• The time difference. it is important to know that it is 6 hours less in summer and 5 hours in winter; for example when it is 12 am in Fort de France, it's 5 pm in winter and 6 pm in summer in Paris.

Travel to Martinique is therefore possible all year round. You will go from a drier climate from December to April, high season, to a wetter climate in low season but with however more attractive rates, especially as regards car rental.