The best advice for visitors is to play it safe when vacationing in Tobago. Be sure to lock your doors in your rental car and above all your hotel room. Avoid leaving and valuables unattended, particularly in parked rental cars. Visitors, especially women, should avoid traveling alone at night, and it is advisable to avoid poorly lit areas or deserted locations.

When traveling by taxi, be sure the driver is licensed and accredited. This is especially important with airport cabs, and make sure you know the fare in advance.

When driving you should be aware that the roads are English style, meaning the steering wheel is on the right side and you drive on the left side of the road. It is the law that you wear your seatbelt and watch for the road conditions. While normally good in the towns, they can be more rugged in the open country.