Gumbsie Car Rental
Family-run wheels for exploring Anguilla on your own clock
Why Go
Anguilla's 35 sun-bleached square miles hide a lot of coves, and the only way to reach the best of them is behind the wheel. Gumbsie, running since 2006 out of George Hill, is the low-key, locally owned outfit that gets you off the ferry or plane and onto Shoal Bay before your rum punch even chills.
The Experience
Pulling up to Gumbsie feels less like a rental transaction and more like collecting keys from a friend who happens to have a fleet. Someone from the family will typically meet you at Clayton J. Lloyd International (a two-minute drive away) or at the Blowing Point Ferry, temporary Anguillian driving permit already in hand, walk you through the quirks of left-hand driving on narrow island roads, and point you toward the closest patch of turquoise. The vehicles skew practical over flashy: clean, air-conditioned SUVs and sedans built to shrug off potholes, salt air, and the occasional goat crossing. Because they're 24-hour and pick up island-wide, you can arrive on a late ferry from St. Martin or a red-eye and still roll straight to your villa without waiting on a taxi.
What to Try
Book an SUV rather than a compact ΓÇô Anguilla's back roads to secret beaches like Little Bay, Captain's Bay, and the northeastern tip of Junks Hole are dirt tracks that punish low-clearance cars. Ask about a weekly rate if you're staying four nights or more; the per-day drops noticeably and Gumbsie is known for flexible daily, weekly, monthly, and long-term corporate leasing. Take them up on the free airport or ferry delivery ΓÇô it saves the $25ΓÇô30 taxi hop and lets you start exploring immediately.
Insider Tip
Anguilla requires a temporary local driving permit (around US$25) on top of your home license ΓÇô Gumbsie sorts this for you on the spot, but have your passport and home license physically with you at pickup. Also: fill up at the Texaco or Sol station in The Valley before returning; refueling charges from the rental desk are notoriously steeper than pump prices. And remember ΓÇô Brits and Aussies will feel at home, but Americans, you're driving on the LEFT.
The Practical Stuff
Location: George Hill, ~2 minutes from Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport, ~8 minutes from Blowing Point Ferry. Hours: 24-hour service by arrangement. Contact: +1.264.461.3435 (office), +1.264.235.3435 (cell), +1.866.265.4478 (US reservations), bookings@gumbsiecarrental.com. Website: gumbsiecarrental.com / gumbsiecarrental.ai. Payment: credit/debit card required for rental and security deposit. Requirements: valid passport, home country driver's license, temporary Anguillian permit (obtained at pickup). Fuel policy: return at same level. Insurance: optional add-on, not included in base rate.
Pair It With
- 20 Knots — A short drive from George Hill ΓÇô drop your bags at this hotel after pickup and immediately head out to scout the west-end beaches.
- 4 Bedroom Condo - Fountain Anguilla on Shoal Bay — Having your own car is essentially required for a Shoal Bay stay; Gumbsie's free delivery makes the arrival seamless.
- 12th Avenue Entertainment — Once you've got wheels, an evening run over to this local spot is easy ΓÇô no need to negotiate a late-night taxi back.