Is it easy to get a taxi at Nassau airport?

There are different taxi companies that offer airport transfers, which makes it easy for travellers to find a Nassau airport taxi. Taxis are always available at the taxi ranks, just outside the Arrivals terminal. Therefore, you can get a taxi at the airport terminal or pre-book online.



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Most visitors to Paradise Island arrive via Nassau International Airport and transfer to Comfort Suites Paradise Island by ground transportation. Taxis have a set fee and do not take credit cards. There are extra fees for additional passengers. The driver will also ask you to pay the one-way $2 bridge toll.

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In the Bahamas, service staff and hotel workers expect to be tipped. The usual tip for service from a taxi driver or waiter is 15% and $1–$2 a bag for porters. Most travelers leave $1 to $3 per day for their hotel maid, usually every morning since the maid may have a day off.

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Taxis in Nassau, Bahamas are readily available across the island. There are no fixed colours for a Nassau taxi; instead, you can identify one by the Taxi signage and/or their yellow number plate. Nassau taxi vehicles can be large vans, small vans or cars.

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You'll find that merchants on the island do accept most major credit cards, though we recommend some cash for smaller, local merchants and restaurants who may require cash. Taxis in The Bahamas will require cash.

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Your driver has a list of all rates to all locations. It's best to establish the fare before you take the ride. The currency is the Bahamian dollar (B$1), pegged to the U.S. dollar so that they're always equivalent. (In fact, U.S. dollars are accepted widely throughout The Bahamas.)

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Taxis in The Bahamas will require cash. The U.S. dollar is accepted in The Bahamas, though you may receive change in Bahamian Dollars, which is equivalent to US Dollars in The Bahamas.

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(Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft are not available in the Bahamas.) On the flipside, if you are looking to do a lot of sightseeing beyond your accommodations, renting a car will be more convenient and budget friendly.

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However, should you decide to visit some of the local attractions, tours or shopping, you will need money. You'll find that merchants on the island do accept most major credit cards, though we recommend some cash for smaller, local merchants and restaurants who may require cash. Taxis in The Bahamas will require cash.

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I couldn't believe how awesome it was and how much I got to see in such a short space of time. Nassau is an easy, walkable city, even as you get away from the cruise port.

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For example, if you're planning a vacation in the Bahamas and are planning on Uber to be your tour guide, you're out of luck. The company doesn't operate in the Bahamas. Fortunately, First Choice Limo & Taxi Dispatch Service knows how to get you around the islands without any trouble.

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There are several minibuses, also known as jitneys, that will take you around Nassau. Head to Bay Street or Charlotte Street to find a jitney. Fares are typically B$1.25 but can cost up to B$3 if you head to a different zone.

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Taking a taxi cab It's easy to find a metered taxi cab in the main destinations such as Nassau, Freeport, and Paradise Island. Most taxi cab drivers, however, don't accept credit cards, so you'll have to be ready with some Bahamian dollars and small change.

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