Exploring Bermuda (Can you rent a car?)
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Exploring Bermuda (Can you rent a car?)
We will be visiting Bermuda for 3 days (on a cruise.) Would like to explore on our own. I know you can rent scooters, but are cars not allowed? Is our best bet to take ferries, a bus, hire a guide? Also, we want to see Hamilton, Horseshoe Bay...any more secluded beaches, or not to miss restaurants (can be casual). Thanks for any advice/recommendations!
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No rental cars on Bermuda. I'd recommend against renting scooters. The roads and the traffic make it a risky choice. The bus and ferry system is easy to use, safe and goes almost everywhere.
I don't have time to do a really detailed reply right now, but I have replied to several " cruise to Bermuda, now what?" kind of threads in the past that will answer a lot of your questions. To find them, click on my screen name and scroll through my threads and give them a read, then if you have more questions, I can answer later. There are also a few other regular Bermuda visitors who will hopefully chime in. But do a search for the old threads I have replied on for now and see if they help.
I don't have time to do a really detailed reply right now, but I have replied to several " cruise to Bermuda, now what?" kind of threads in the past that will answer a lot of your questions. To find them, click on my screen name and scroll through my threads and give them a read, then if you have more questions, I can answer later. There are also a few other regular Bermuda visitors who will hopefully chime in. But do a search for the old threads I have replied on for now and see if they help.
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I do recommend hiring a taxi. They can take you along the south coast or to various land marks and you can stop along the way to see anything that sparks your interest.
I know that they do blue flag (taxi) tours, but you could also just hire a taxi for a couple hours. I can give you a recommendation if you’d like.
I know that they do blue flag (taxi) tours, but you could also just hire a taxi for a couple hours. I can give you a recommendation if you’d like.
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We rented scooters but am reluctant to recommend since they can be dangerous especially at junctions. We had no issues but during our stay an Englishman got killed on a scooter. Unfortunately it is the only way to see the island independently and go down roads the buses do not. Despite the danger we would do it again.