Visiting the beautiful islands of the Bahamas is one of the incredible marvellous experiences that everyone should undertake in their lifetime; thus knowing the best means of transport that will See you moving around the region is very important. In this segment, we will explore the different ways to get around and offer some helpful advice for driving in the Bahamas.
Rental Cars: Car rental is one of the most preferred transport means chosen by tourists who want to arrange their travel themselves, guided by their mood and desires. Some of the international car rental companies that are available in Bahamas include; Enterprise, Avis, Hertz and Dollar rent a car among others they hire compact, luxury, sports and economically efficient cars, and sometimes suvs. With regards to documents, one should have a valid driver’s license from the home country, and remember that Bahamians drive on the left side of the road.
Taxis: Taxis are easily accessible in most tourist spots and at almost all airports within the Bahamas. In as much as using taxis is more convenient than having to drive in traffic, the fares are relatively high especially in the long distances. You should negotiate fares before you embark on the trip or rather ensure that you agree on the gen prices with the driver.
Public Buses: Local transport is well developed and common means of getting around may include public buses which ply on New Providence (Nassau) and Grand Bahama. Public transportation that include; buses are scarce hence freely available and the bus service times may differ. Expect congestion during peak hours which many individuals may find flocking around zones with keen security measures distressing.
Water Taxis: Water taxis are a freer way of moving from one island to another or to reach any other water frontage or beach. For water taxi services, tourists can opt for the ones available in main tourist destinations such as Nassau, Paradise Island, and Exuma. It is therefore important to note that the prices of the ticket and the time schedules are not fixed but rather depend with the routs and the operator in question.
