You ask yourself: should I send my current used vehicle to Barbados or would buying a new one and shipping it in be a better option? Should I just spare myself the hassle and purchase one when I get there, or should I rent a vehicle on island for the period of my stay? And what makes the most financial sense?

Here are five key considerations that you need to incorporate into your thought process when weighing up costs and ultimately making a decision on whether to import a vehicle into Barbados or buy one on the local market.