Major city · Dominica
Hampstead
One half‑day visit to see Number One Beach and the river; otherwise skip.
Hampstead is a small village in Saint Andrew Parish, known for Number One Beach, the Hampstead River and nearby rainforest. With limited services, a half‑day is enough to see the main sights before heading to larger bases like Roseau or Portsmouth.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- XCD
- Best months
- Feb–May
- avoid Jun–Oct
- Airport
- DOM
- Nights
- 0–1
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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.
- Dominica ↗Check entry rules for your passport on official Dominica government sources before you fly.
- Dominica ↗Camouflage-pattern clothing is illegal for civilians: leave it at home.
- Dominica ↗Hire a licensed guide for long or remote hikes such as the Boiling Lake; trails are steep, muddy and change after storms.
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 Hampstead999 ▾
- Police, fire and ambulance999
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Hampstead, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), pegged to the US dollar; US dollars are often accepted.Dominica-wide
- SIM or eSIMDigicel and Flow sell prepaid SIMs; no signal in parts of the interior — download offline maps.Dominica-wide
- Tap waterSpring-fed tap water is widely drunk; boil or filter after storms.Dominica-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% if not included.Dominica-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets D/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Dominica-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; watch for sudden rain and road conditions.
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- RestroomsLodges, restaurants, main sites.Dominica-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police, fire and ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysSunday is quiet; many places close in September.Dominica-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDOM Douglas‑Charles Airport (About 30 km (19 mi), 45 min drive to Hampstead.).DOM Douglas‑Charles Airport (About 19 mi (30 km), 45 min drive to Hampstead.).
- Getting aroundRent a car or hire a taxi; roads are steep and may be narrow.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a local caféXCD 2–4
- Budget bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomXCD 80
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomXCD 130
- High-end bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomXCD 200
A day, not counting the bed: Budget XCD 70 · Mid XCD 120 · High XCD 200
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
- DOM Douglas‑Charles Airport (About 30 km (19 mi), 45 min drive to Hampstead.)DOM Douglas‑Charles Airport (About 19 mi (30 km), 45 min drive to Hampstead.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Feb
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Feb–May. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest May (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (19 rain days), driest Feb (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hampstead: 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
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
19 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
19 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
17 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 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
Rent a car or hire a taxi; roads are steep and may be narrow. Public minibuses run infrequently.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Taxi or rental car, about 30 km (19 mi), 45 min via the coastal roadTaxi or rental car, about 19 mi (30 km), 45 min via the coastal road
Capital with restaurants, shops and museums; good base for a day.
Door to door: About 30–40 min
Rental car or taxi north on the coastal road
Closest services and the airport turn-off; pair it with a Hampstead half-day.
Portsmouth
overnightDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Rental car north, or taxi to Marigot then a minibus
Indian River and Cabrits; sleep there rather than doubling back.
Scott's Head
overnightDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Rental car south through Roseau
Far end of the island; a day return wastes the daylight.
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.
Local guesthouses
Check availability; limited options.
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
- XCD 70–120 excl. bed
- Mid
- XCD 120–200 excl. bed
- High
- XCD 200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × XCD 80 | XCD 80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × XCD 70 | XCD 140 |
| Taxi Douglas-Charles (DOM) to Hampstead, both ways2 × XCD 30 | XCD 60 |
| Car rental, one day2 × XCD 50 | XCD 100 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × XCD 40 | XCD 80 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | XCD 46 |
| Trip total≈ XCD 253 per person per day, bed included | XCD 506 |
Few rooms in the village; book before you commit to a night here.
2026 estimate in Eastern Caribbean dollars (XCD 2.70 = US$1); flights and inter-island transfers excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a local café | XCD 2–4 |
| Meal at a beach bar | XCD 8–15 |
| Minibus ride, short hop | XCD 2–5 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited dining and accommodation; book ahead.
- Roads can be slippery in rainy season; check conditions.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire and ambulance
- 999
Pocket card
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HampsteadHampstead
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My bed tonight
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Pou adrès sa a, soupleTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire and ambulance999
Embassy
No embassy in Hampstead; the US and most missions sit in Roseau (check the address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- DOM → Hampstead, taxi: about XCD 60–80 one way, 45 min; agree the total before you get in
Say or show
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
- Mèsi — Thank you (mesi)
- Konbyen sa koute? — How much is it? (konbyen sa koute)
- Ki kote twalèt la? — Where is the bathroom? (ki kote twalèt la)
Cash in XCD is the practical default in the village; card readers are not guaranteed.
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 Hampstead. 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: Feb–May · avoid Jun–Oct · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a rental‑car package from DOM to Hampstead.
- Link to Roseau guide for extended stay.
Sources
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