By Car in Bermuda

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To rent a car, you must be 21 years of age or older in both the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos, the latter of which charges a flat tax of $10 on all rentals.

Emergency Services

In case of road emergency, stay in your vehicle with emergency flashers engaged and wait for help, especially after dark. If someone stops to help, relay information through a small opening in the window. If it's daylight and help does not arrive, walk to the nearest phone and call for help. In the Bahamas, motorists readily stop to help drivers in distress.

Road Conditions

In and around Nassau, roads are good, although a bit crowded in peak season. From 7 to 10 AM and 3 to 6 PM, downtown Nassau and most major arteries are congested with cars and pedestrians. When cruise ships are in, pedestrian traffic further stifles the flow. On Grand Bahama Island and the Out Islands, conditions vary from the perfectly paved and manicured boulevards in Freeport to narrow and winding countryside roads that are filled with potholes. Make sure you have a spare tire in good condition and necessary tools.

Road Maps

Bahamas Trailblazer Maps and AT&T Road Maps, which are fairly dependable (some small streets and roads are not included), are distributed for free throughout the islands.

Rules of the Road

Remember, like the British, islanders drive on the left side of the road, which can be confusing because most cars are American with the steering wheel on the left. It is illegal, however, to make a left-hand turn on a red light. Many streets in downtown Nassau are one-way. Roundabouts pose further confusion to Americans. Remember to keep left and yield to oncoming traffic as you enter the roundabout and at give way signs.