Bahamas Getting Around
Getting Around by Air
Getting Around by Water
Getting Around by Road
Bus: For inexpensive local travel, hop aboard a jitney (minibus) in and around the commercial hubs of Freeport and Nassau, but have the exact change to hand. Paradise Island is served by a tourist bus service with horse-drawn rides available in Nassau. Use public transport after dark with caution. On the smaller islands, no public transport exists.
Taxis: Used as supplementary public transport, taxis are readily available. Some are metered with government-controlled tariffs, as in New Providence. Others are privately run. Taxis with a Bahamahost decal pride themselves on real Bahamian hospitality. All taxis apply surcharges for groups and extra luggage.
Bicycles: Rent by the half day, full day or the week in tourist centres.
Car hire: International car hire firms are represented at the airports and in Nassau and Freeport. Only drivers aged 25-plus can hire a car. Motor scooter hire is also available. Helmets must be worn.
Regulations: Seatbelts for drivers and passengers have been compulsory since 2004.
Documentation: National licences are valid for up to three months.
Journey Times
| Air | Sea | |
| Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera | 0.30 | 2.00* |
| Freeport, Grand Bahama | 0.40 | 12.00 |
| Marsh Harbour, Abaco | 0.35 | 11.00 |
| George Town, Exuma | 0.40 | 13.00 |
* By Bahamas Fast Ferries; all other journey times are by mail boat.
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