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Melville Hall Airport serves the Dominican island nation's second-largest city of Portsmouth, an hour away by car. The airport is located three kilometres from the small town of Marigot. The only airport serving international scheduled flights to the island, it hosts American Eagle routes to San Juan and LIAT routes to other Caribbean destinations including Barbados and Antigua. Car hire in Melville Hall Airport is available on the complex.
A recent upgrade to its single terminal's amenities has seen the addition of a new departure lounge, a check-in area and a customs section, and more room for duty-free outlets, restaurants, bars and other necessities. Extra facilities for evening arrivals and departures have been installed since the commencement of night flights.
The city of Portsmouth is an hour's drive away with car rental in Melville Hall Airport. Set on the Indian River, in fabulous natural coastal and mountainous beauty, it's adjacent to Cabrits National Park. Narrow streets, pretty buildings and historic churches are the main sights here.
The climate of Dominica is totally tropical, with heavy rainfall, trade winds and hurricanes in season. Hot, humid weather is the norm year round and temperatures vary only slightly over the year between 26?C and 32?C. Rainfall is experienced year-round and is heaviest from June to October and in August. This is the height of the hurricane season, which is best avoided.
The island lacks major roads, with the few out-of-town roads varying from poorly maintained metalled to mud tracks which get flooded after heavy rains. SUVs and four-wheel drives are sensible rental vehicles for those planning on touring the island. In town, narrow streets jammed with business vehicles, trucks, people and through traffic make driving here an adventure, with patience an essential requirement. Compare car hire charges online for the best discounts.
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