This was my first car rental experience, and Stoutes made it a great one! Booking was quick and easy through their website, and their staff were incredibly responsive and helpful via email. Collection and drop-off at the airport were seamless, and the car was clean, arrived with a full tank, and came with a thorough inspection and photo documentation emailed to us immediately.

We rented a Suzuki Swift for a week, and it was impressively fuel-efficient—we refueled on a Thursday after collecting it on Sunday, at which point we had about a quarter tank left. One tip: the Swift is quite low, so if you plan to explore Barbados' less touristy side roads or have several passengers/luggage, you may want to consider a higher vehicle to avoid some of the larger humps.

Initially, we chose Stoutes because of their affordability, but after such a smooth and commendable experience, their service is definitely what will keep us coming back. Highly recommend!