The Bahamas car hire

Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in The Bahamas.

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in The Bahamas is Budget (6.1, 52 reviews).

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Drivers in The Bahamas use the left side of the road, and you can use maps or rent a GPS system to help you get around the country. Cars must be parked in the direction of oncoming traffic within 1.5 ft of the sidewalk, but you cannot park within 15 ft of a corner. Additionally, there are no toll bridges in The Bahamas, so no extra coins or electronic passes are necessary.

In The Bahamas, the legal age to rent a car is 21, and you need to have a valid driver’s license that you’ve had for at least one year. But be aware that there is a daily fee of between $25 and $50 for all drivers under the age of 25 using rental cars. For seniors who plan on renting cars while on holiday in The Bahamas, you should inquire if there are any age limitations before you make a reservation.

In The Bahamas, the price per liter is about $1.32 (compared to $0.80 per liter in the US). Also, while there are plenty of stations in the capital, most petrol pumps are only open between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm, so be mindful to fill up the tank when setting out on extended trips.

Anyone intending to rent a car in The Bahamas should know that the legal speed limit to be observed is 32 km/h (or 20 mph) in towns and 80 km/h (or 50 mph) on highways, unless otherwise indicated. As these speeds are much slower than the US average, you should exercise due caution when driving on the roads.