Schœlcher borders Fort-de-France: a university town with residential districts, the Anse Madame beach and the Madiana conference centre. People come to study, for work assignments, to see family or for a stay on the Caribbean coast. Your car waits for you at Aimé Césaire airport: the handover is free, and Schœlcher is a 25 to 30-minute drive outside rush hours. We don't deliver to homes: you collect the car at the airport, at our Le Lamentin agency or at the Fort-de-France cruise port.
From the airport to Schœlcher
About 20 km, on the motorway to Fort-de-France then the Caribbean coast road: 25 to 30 minutes outside rush hours. On weekdays, traffic into Fort-de-France is heavy in the morning and out of it in the late afternoon: this is the drive most affected by jams, so allow a margin on departure day.
Students, work trips, long stays: rent by the month
For a semester at the Université des Antilles campus, a work assignment of several weeks or a long stay, long-term rental often suits better than daily rental: a monthly rate, unlimited mileage and servicing included. Quotes are requested online on the dedicated page.
Schœlcher and around by car
- Anse Madame — the beach and district in the centre of Schœlcher;
- Madiana — the conference centre and cinema;
- The university campus — the Martinique campus of the Université des Antilles;
- Fort-de-France — the neighbouring city (see our Fort-de-France page);
- The road north — Schœlcher opens the Caribbean coast: Le Carbet and Saint-Pierre lie at the end of the N2.
The town is named after Victor Schœlcher, who led the abolition of slavery in 1848; it was called Case-Navire until 1889.
Which car to choose
In town and in traffic, a city car slips through and parks easily, and an automatic gearbox makes slow traffic less tiring. For families, see the models up to 7 seats on the Vehicles page.
Book your car for Schœlcher
Free handover at the airport, unlimited mileage, a team you can reach 7 days a week. For a few days, book online; for a month or more, go for long-term rental.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Spar'Car agency in Schœlcher?
No. Our agency is in Le Lamentin, a few minutes from the airport. The simplest option is to collect the car at Aimé Césaire airport when you land: the handover there is free.
How long is the drive from the airport to Schœlcher?
About 20 km: 25 to 30 minutes outside rush hours, longer when traffic enters or leaves Fort-de-France.
Can I rent a car by the month in Schœlcher?
Yes, with our long-term rental: a monthly rate, unlimited mileage, servicing included. Handy for a university semester or a work assignment.
Do you deliver the car to homes in Schœlcher?
No, we don't deliver to homes or accommodation. The car is handed over at Aimé Césaire airport (free of charge), at our Le Lamentin agency or at the Fort-de-France cruise port (extra charge), and you return it to the same place.