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The Bahamas villa and car rentals

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New Providence holds Nassau and Cable Beach, the two areas on this page. New Providence is the main island in The Bahamas. Nassau is the capital, with the cruise port, the Straw Market, and Bay Street shops. Cable Beach sits west of downtown, with hotels and villas along the beach.

This page lists villas and car rentals for The Bahamas. Prices show USD and the date we checked them.

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Rental considerations

Facts to check before you book a villa or a car here.

Driving and roads

  • The Bahamas drives on the left
  • Most rental cars are left-hand drive, imported from the United States
  • This mix asks for extra care when you pass another car
  • Nassau has roundabouts at major intersections
  • Downtown Nassau gets heavy traffic at rush hour
  • Main roads are paved; some side streets are narrow
  • Speed limits show in miles per hour, not kilometers
  • The limit is 25 mph in Nassau and other settlements
  • The limit is 45 mph outside settlements unless a sign says otherwise
  • Most rental cars here have automatic transmission
  • Pedestrian and cyclist accidents happen on New Providence roads
  • A valid license from your home country covers stays up to 3 months
  • Bring an International Driving Permit if your license is not in English

Getting there and around

  • Flights land at Lynden Pindling International Airport
  • Avis, Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty, and Budget serve the airport
  • Cable Beach sits closer to the airport than downtown Nassau
  • West Bay Street links Cable Beach to downtown Nassau
  • The same road continues on to Sandyport and Love Beach
  • Taxis run on fixed rates set by zone
  • A zone crossing adds a small extra charge
  • Uber and Lyft do not operate in Nassau
  • HOP and Bahamas Ride offer app-based rides with fixed fares

Money and season

  • Prices on this page show USD
  • The Bahamian dollar is pegged to the US dollar at 1 to 1
  • Most shops and restaurants take either currency
  • Third-party insurance is the legal minimum for any car here
  • Rental providers include this minimum insurance in the price
  • High season runs from December to April
  • Villas book up fastest in the high season
  • Hurricane season runs from June to November
  • Book 3 to 6 months ahead for the high season

A valid license from your home country covers stays up to 3 months. Check the exact requirement with your car-rental provider before you travel. Bring an International Driving Permit if your license is not in English. Ask your provider about extra insurance beyond the legal minimum.

About The Bahamas

West Bay Street connects Cable Beach to downtown Nassau. The drive covers about 3 km (2 miles). The road continues past Cable Beach to Sandyport and Love Beach.

Sandyport sits on the same road, west of Cable Beach. Canals run through Sandyport, and many homes there sit on the water.

The Bahamas drives on the left. Most rental cars are left-hand drive, imported from the United States. This mix asks for extra care on the road. Most visitors fly into Lynden Pindling International Airport, on New Providence.

The Bahamian dollar is pegged to the US dollar at 1 to 1. Most shops and restaurants take either currency.

Third-party insurance is the legal minimum for any car here. Providers include this cover in the rental price.

High season runs from December to April. Hurricane season runs from June to November.

The Bahamas guides

Original guidance for this destination.

Common questions

Do you need a car in Nassau and Cable Beach?

Cable Beach and Nassau both sit on New Providence.

Cable Beach puts hotels, restaurants, and Baha Mar Resort within walking distance.

Downtown Nassau puts the cruise port and the Straw Market within walking distance.

A car makes it easier to move between Cable Beach and downtown Nassau.

Which side of the road do you drive on?

The Bahamas drives on the left.

Most rental cars are left-hand drive, imported from the United States.

Take extra care when you pass another car or enter a roundabout.

Which airport do most visitors use?

Most visitors fly into Lynden Pindling International Airport.

The airport sits on New Providence, closer to Cable Beach than to downtown Nassau.

Cable Beach sits about 6 km (4 miles) from the airport by road.

Avis, Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty, and Budget all serve the airport.

Which currency do the prices use?

Every price on this page shows USD.

The Bahamian dollar is pegged to the US dollar at 1 to 1.

Most shops and restaurants take either currency.

Each price names the date we checked it with the provider.