Gourbeyre City Car Hire

Gourbeyre is a quiet mountain town on Basse-Terre's south coast, approximately 5 km east of Basse-Terre city at approximately 200 meters elevation. With 1 rental company in the city center, it's important to book well in advance. The town is surrounded by lush rainforest and offers easy access to Soufrière Volcano, approximately 20 km north.

Grand Étang Lake and the nature reserve around it are just 10 km from Gourbeyre city center. Book the only rental company well in advance—capacity is limited. Fill up fuel in Basse-Terre city before heading toward the volcano.

Bring rain clothes; Gourbeyre and its surroundings are among the wettest on the island. How long does it take to drive from Gourbeyre to Pointe-à-Pitre? Expect approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes for the approximately 65 km journey north along N1.

Can I reach Trois-Rivières beach by car from Gourbeyre? Yes, Trois-Rivières is approximately 10 km south and takes approximately 15 minutes to drive; from there you can take a ferry to Les Saintes. Are the roads in the Gourbeyre area difficult to drive?

City roads are good but hilly. Roads toward Soufrière can be narrow with sharp curves.

We compare prices from all major providers at Gourbeyre Center so you can see the total cost upfront — including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.