Car Rental in Grand-Case, the French Side of St Martin
Grand-Case is a town on the French side of St Martin, in the Caribbean, known for its bay and its reputation for food. Golfe Car Rental is based here: a local company present in Grand-Case for over 25 years. For your car rental in Grand-Case — car hire, as many international visitors call it — we deliver the vehicle to the airport, ready the moment you arrive; from there Grand-Case is just a few minutes away, with everything to enjoy the town, get around the French side and cross freely to the Dutch side of the island.
A local company, based in Grand-Case
We are not an address-less platform: Golfe Car Rental is a local agency, based in Grand-Case, in the artisanal estate on route de l'Espérance. Behind your booking is a local team that knows the island and stays reachable directly, with no middle-man and no anonymous counter. That is what makes the difference when you're discovering St Martin: real local advice and someone who answers.
Grand-Case, the food capital of St Martin
Grand-Case is famous for its seafront boulevard and its tables, from beachside restaurants to the well-known "lolos", the local grills. The town stretches along its bay, with a beach in the middle and a real Caribbean feel. A car lets you come here for dinner even if you are staying elsewhere on the island, and head back without relying on taxis.
Exploring the French side from Grand-Case
From Grand-Case, the French side is easy to explore by car. Marigot, the capital and its market, is a few minutes away; the northern beaches (Anse Marcel, Friar's Bay) and the island's viewpoints are just as reachable. A car remains the simplest way to enjoy this part of the island at your own pace.
Crossing freely to the Dutch side
The border between the French side and Sint Maarten, the Dutch side, is open: you cross it with no checkpoint and no formality, in the same vehicle. From Grand-Case, Philipsburg, Simpson Bay and the international airport are within easy reach. A car collected in Grand-Case keeps you independent on both sides of the island.
Your vehicle delivered to the airport, ready on arrival
Most travellers arrive by air, and that is where we hand over the vehicle: we deliver it to the airport, ready the moment you land — Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) on the Dutch side, or the regional Grand-Case–L'Espérance airport. Full details of the airport hand-over (flight tracking, pick-up, return) are on our airport rental page. From the airport, Grand-Case is only a few minutes' drive away.
Which vehicle to choose
The right vehicle depends on your plans:
- City car — economical and easy to park in Grand-Case and Marigot, ideal for a couple.
- SUV or crossover — comfortable on the island's hilly roads, a good fit for a family.
- 7- to 9-seater — for groups and families travelling together, luggage included.
- 4x4 — to reach some beaches down the tracks; see our SUVs and 4x4s.
Our vehicle catalogue includes recent Nissan, Kia, Citroën and Hyundai models. Our rates include insurance, with roadside assistance if needed.
Car hire in Grand-Case: book ahead, especially in high season
In St Martin, the high season runs from December to April and vehicles go fast. Booking your car hire in Grand-Case in advance means securing the model you want at the quoted price. Choose your dates and vehicle online, or first browse our full range of car rental in St Martin.
Frequently asked questions
We deliver the vehicle to the airport, ready on your arrival. Our agency is based in Grand-Case, but hand-over takes place at the airport to make your arrival easier. From there, Grand-Case is only a few minutes away.
Grand-Case is on the French side, in the north of the island, between Marigot and the northern tip. The Dutch side (Sint Maarten) is to the south, freely reachable by car.
Yes. The border is open: you move freely between the French side and Sint Maarten in the same vehicle, with no formality.
Yes, the regional Grand-Case–L'Espérance airport, mainly used for inter-island flights. International flights arrive at Princess Juliana Airport (SXM) on the Dutch side. For an arrival by air, see our airport rental page.
A valid driving licence, a piece of ID and a credit card in the driver's name. A deposit is taken when the vehicle is picked up.
