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Bermuda Car Rental and
Car Hire Services
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When we came to Bermuda for the first time, we noticed that there was not a single Bermuda car rental or a car hire service available in the island. There is none till date.
Don't get a shock! That's because car rental in the island is not allowed by the Bermuda Government.
Well, that sounds absurd and frustrating, isn't it? Well, initially we too reacted the same way as we frantically searched for a private car hire service in Bermuda.
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So why did the Government disallow Bermuda car rental altogether?
Well this tiny 21 square mile island by itself has 60,000 residents. And every year, the visiting tourists swell this population by more than 10 times. Which means that about 600,000 tourists visit Bermuda every year. So imagine if everyone had rented a car. Would there be space left to move around? What would be the level of pollution? The roads in Bermuda are quite narrow and winding, and often take sharp bends. What would be the risk to others on the road?
As we keep coming to Bermuda over and over again, we realize that having no rental cars in Bermuda is a blessing in disguise.
So, no Bermuda car rental! Then what are the next best options?
Here are all the best alternatives to Bermuda car hire services:
If you can ride a moped or a scooter, this can give you all the freedom you are looking for. You will find these two wheelers for rent virtually at every corner. Some scooter rental agencies can also deliver the scooters or mopeds at your cruise ship or hotel. Check out my section on Bermuda Scooter Rentals to know about the best agencies.
If scooter is not for you, there are fairly large number of Bermuda taxis that are available for private transportation. They are particularly useful if you plan to take a drop at the airport or come back to the cruise terminal late at night.
Also, most of the taxi drivers in Bermuda are well trained guides. There are Blue Flag taxis in Bermuda whose drivers are government certified tour guides. So, if you want to hire a taxi for going around the island, that's perfectly doable and can easily substitute a car rental for a private tour of the island. Check out my section on Bermuda Taxis to know about the best taxi services and taxi tour operators in the island.
If your plan is to go out for some private or shared Bermuda tours by road, there are some more great options available. Some tour operators provide private vans or mini buses with drivers and ensure exclusivity. However, your group size in general need to be six or more. And there are some operators who provide tours on shared mini buses while offering reasonable privacy. Check out Bermuda Tours By Bus & Road Vehicles to know about such options.
Well if you don't care much for privacy, Bermuda bus service is excellent and quite comfortable. There are 11 routes that cover almost the entire island. And you can buy daily or weekly passes to hop into any bus any number of times. Get all the details from this link Bermuda bus service.
There are some places you can reach more conveniently and faster by a Ferry rather than by any other mode of transport. If you want to enjoy the north shore from Bermuda waters while you are travelling, ferry is an excellent option. Check my section on Bermuda Ferry to know the details of Bermuda's ferry services.
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