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TRAVEL & HOTELS

Come for the race.
Stay for Guyana.

Everything you need to land, sleep, eat, and get to the grid on time. All distances are approximate - check current timing before you drive.

Fly into Georgetown

Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) is the primary gateway into Guyana. Daily connections via Miami, New York (JFK), Toronto, Port of Spain, Panama, and Bridgetown on American, Caribbean Airlines, JetBlue, Copa, and others. Eugene F. Correia International Airport (OGL) handles regional traffic.

Entry & visa

US, UK, EU, Canada, CARICOM and most Commonwealth citizens enter visa-free for up to 90 days. Valid passport (6+ months), proof of return travel, and yellow-fever certificate if arriving from an endemic country. Always check the latest rules on the Guyana Ministry of Foreign Affairs website before booking.

Currency & payment

Guyanese Dollar (GYD). Indicative rate ~GYD$210 = USD$1. USD widely accepted at hotels and larger restaurants. Bring some GYD for taxis, food stalls, and local shops. ATMs available in Georgetown and New Amsterdam.

ROUND 1 & AREA HOTELS

Leonora Stadium, Region 3

About 25 km west of Georgetown via the West Coast Demerara highway - roughly 40-60 minutes depending on traffic. Most racers base in Georgetown and commute out on race day.

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FULL SERVICE

Guyana Marriott Hotel Georgetown

Battery Road, Kingston, Georgetown
Approx 45 min to track

Oceanfront, casino, fitness centre, pool, and two restaurants. Airport transfers bookable.

Book on Marriott
FULL SERVICE

Pegasus Hotel Guyana

Seawall Road, Kingston, Georgetown
Approx 45 min to track

Iconic Georgetown landmark. Pool, spa, multiple dining options, conference facilities.

Book direct
MID-RANGE

Ramada Georgetown Princess Hotel

Providence, East Bank Demerara
Approx 50 min to track

Large resort with pool, casino, multiple restaurants, and meeting space.

Book on Wyndham
BOUTIQUE

Cara Lodge

294 Quamina Street, Georgetown
Approx 50 min to track

Historic colonial boutique hotel with the beloved Bottle Restaurant on site.

Book direct
VALUE

King's Hotel & Residences

176 Sheriff Street, Georgetown
Approx 55 min to track

Solid value option in central Georgetown with on-site dining.

Find & book
BOUTIQUE

Herdmanston Lodge

Queenstown, Georgetown
Approx 50 min to track

Friendly mid-scale lodge popular with returning visitors.

Book direct
ROUND 2 AREA

Region 4 - Demerara-Mahaica

Venue announcement will drop after Round 1. Region 4 covers Georgetown and the East Coast Demerara - the same Georgetown hotels listed above are the best base.

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ROUND 3 - FINALS

Region 6 - East Berbice-Corentyne

Centered around New Amsterdam, about 110 km east of Georgetown - roughly a 2-hour drive including the Berbice River bridge. Finals venue to be announced; book Georgetown or New Amsterdam accordingly.

BOUTIQUE

Little Rock Hotel

1 Main & King Street, New Amsterdam

Popular Berbice hotel with restaurant and business facilities.

Find & book
VALUE

Parkway Hotel

4 Main Street, New Amsterdam

Central New Amsterdam value option.

Find & book
VALUE

Church View Guest House

New Amsterdam

Simple, friendly guest-house style accommodation.

Find & book

Hotel rates and availability change frequently - verify current information on the hotel's website or your preferred booking platform. Booking.com, Expedia, and Agoda all cover Guyana.

Taxis & rideshare

Licensed taxis are widely available in Georgetown. Local apps: HireHop, Jiffy, and Boonie. Airport taxis run a fixed rate - confirm before you load your bags.

Rental cars

Cars drive on the LEFT in Guyana. Rentals available at GEO and in Georgetown through operators like Majestic Rentals, Gaico Car Rentals, and Buddy's Car Rental.

Private transfers

For group bookings, most hotels can arrange private transport to Leonora Stadium or to the Berbice region on race day - ask at check-in.

WHILE YOU'RE HERE

Make it a holiday.

Guyana is home to Kaieteur Falls (one of the world's most powerful single-drop waterfalls), pristine rainforest, the Rupununi savannah, and some of the warmest hospitality in the Caribbean / South America. Pack light clothing, bug spray, and a sense of adventure.

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TRAVEL ALERTS

Hotel blocks & event drops for every round.

Get hotel block codes, shuttle info, and venue reveals as each round is announced. Plus Arrive & Drive flash deals.