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Grand CaseGrand-Case
Spend 2–3 days in Grand Case to sample its beach and restaurants; longer stays add little beyond dining and short water‑sports.
Grand Case is the French‑side culinary hub of Saint‑Martin. Its compact boulevard, calm beach and easy walkability mean a short stay covers the main attractions, while day trips to the rest of the island are simple by taxi or rental car.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Dec–May
- avoid Jun–Nov (rainier, hotter)
- Airports
- SFG · SXM
- Nights
- 2–3
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- Caribbean ↗Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bahamas and Jamaica) jail visitors for a single stray bullet or cartridge in their luggage; empty every bag and pocket before you pack.
- Caribbean ↗From August to October keep a free last day before your flight home and check the national hurricane centre daily; airports close when a named storm approaches.
- Caribbean ↗Wearing camouflage clothing is illegal for civilians in several islands, including Barbados, Antigua, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Grenada, Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica; leave it at home, children's clothes included.
- Saint-Martin ↗Entry rules follow France for the French side, and those for French overseas territories can differ from mainland France: check official French sources for your passport. Arriving through the Dutch-side airport, check Sint Maarten's rules too.
- Saint-Martin ↗The island has two jurisdictions: Saint-Martin (France) and Sint Maarten (Kingdom of the Netherlands). Laws, currencies and emergency services differ on each side.
- Saint-Martin ↗Ferries to Anguilla, St Barths and Saba are international trips: carry your passport.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Grand Case112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Grand Case, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency on the French side is the euro (EUR); US dollars are accepted almost everywhere, and prices are often shown in both.Saint-Martin-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckOrange, Digicel, Flow and others; a French-side SIM may roam on the Dutch side at extra cost — check.Saint-Martin-wide
- Tap waterTap water is desalinated; most visitors drink bottled.Saint-Martin-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Service often included on the French side; 10–15% extra at your discretion on the Dutch side.Saint-Martin-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C/E. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Saint-Martin-wide
- SafetyKeep belongings secure on the beach and in taxis; stay aware of traffic when crossing streets.
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- RestroomsIn restaurants and beach bars.Saint-Martin-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 Medical (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany French-side restaurants close in September–October; shops close on Sundays.Saint-Martin-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSFG Grand Case – L'Espérance Airport (Small French‑side airport; limited flights.).
- Getting aroundWalk the boulevard for most restaurants and beach; taxis or rental cars for island‑wide trips.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))€15–20 (≈ US$18–25)
- Budget bedHotel double room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€300 (≈ US$350)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €95 (≈ US$120) · High €150 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SFG Grand Case – L'Espérance Airport (Small French‑side airport; limited flights.) · SXM Princess Juliana International Airport (Main island airport on Dutch side; taxi to Grand Case (check).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Apr
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Jul (11 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Grand Case: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
9 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
11 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
11 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk the boulevard for most restaurants and beach; taxis or rental cars for island‑wide trips. Rental SUVs recommended for narrow, hilly roads.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
- Marigot full guide5 km (3.1 mi)3.1 mi (5 km) south-west of Grand Case
From Marigot: Taxi or car about 15 min · Half day or evening
- Oranjestad full guide69 km (43 mi)43 mi (69 km) south of Grand Case
- Basseterre full guide96 km (60 mi)60 mi (96 km) south of Grand Case
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Orient Bay
goDoor to door: ≈20 min total (check)
Taxi ~10 min north (check)
Long beach, water sports.
Marigot
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total (check)
Taxi ~15 min east (check)
Market, fort, marina.
Anguilla (ferry)
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h total (check)
Taxi to Marigot ferry terminal, then ferry (check)
Check ferry schedule; day trip only.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Grand Case Beach Club
Beach resort with kitchenettes; good for short stays.
Flamboyant Beach Villas
Villa‑style rooms near the beach.
Hotel L'Esplanade
Central location, easy walk to restaurants.
Bleu Emeraude
Boutique hotel on the waterfront.
Love Boutique‑Hôtel
Modern boutique, close to the boulevard.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 2 nights × €180 | €360 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €95 | €380 |
| Taxi from SXM airport to Grand Case2 × €25 · check | €50 |
| Rental car (SUV) per day2 × €45 · check | €90 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €91 |
| Trip total≈ €250 per person per day, bed included | €1,001≈ US$1,200 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and inter‑island ferries excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Seafood plate | €12–20 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Taxi (5 km) | €15–20 (≈ US$18–25) |
| Snorkel gear hire (half‑day) | €20–30 (≈ US$25–35) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Road signs are scarce; follow local landmarks.
- Peak dinner times can cause queues at popular eateries.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Medical
- 112
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Emergency
- Police112
- Medical112
Embassy
US consulate in Philipsburg (Dutch side); French side covered by French consulate in Guadeloupe (check address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- SXM → Grand Case (taxi): ≈ €25, 20 min (check)
- Rental car (SUV) per day: ≈ €45 (check)
Say or show
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
- Merci — Thank you (merci)
- Combien ça coûte? — How much is it? (combien ça coûte?)
- Où est la plage? — Where is the beach? (où est la plage?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Grand Case. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–May · avoid Jun–Nov (rainier, hotter) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 5 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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