Taxi Travel

Taxis are the fastest and easiest way to get around the island—and also the most costly. Four-seater taxis charge $5.35 for the first mile and $2 for each subsequent mile. Between midnight and 6 am, and on Sunday and holidays, a 25% surcharge is added to the fare. There's a $1 charge for each piece of luggage stored in the trunk or on the roof. Taxi drivers accept only American or Bermudian cash, but not bills larger than $50, and they expect a 15% tip. You can phone for taxi pickup, but you may wait while the cab navigates Bermuda's heavy traffic. Don't hesitate to hail a taxi on the street.

For a personalized taxi tour of the island, the minimum duration is three hours, at $36.50 per hour for one to four people and $49.50 an hour for five or six, excluding tip.

Taxi Companies

The Bermuda Industrial Union Taxi Co-op (441/292-4476.)

Island Taxi Services (441/295-4141. www.islandtaxiservices.com.)

BTA Dispatching Ltd. (441/296-2121.)

First Step Taxi Service. (wheelchair accessible) 441/293-0301, 441/735-7151, or 441/516-9876.