Getting Around, Hamilton Travel, Transport and Car Rental

(Hamilton, Pembroke, Bermuda)

Most of the island's visitors travel here by plane, touching down outside of Hamilton, at LF Wade International Airport (formerly Bermuda International Airport) in nearby St. George's Parish. Locally, the transportation grid is operated out of the city of Hamilton, making it easy to travel around by either taxi, coach or public bus.

The only automotive traffic on the island comes from Bermudan residents, as there are no hire cars available. However, the island is small and any adult can rent and drive a scooter without a licence.

L. F. Wade International Airport (BDA) / Arriving by Air

Address: 3 Cahow Way, St. George's GE CX, Hamilton, Bermuda, West Indies
Tel: +1 441 299 4804
Bermuda's International Airport is located in St. George's Parish, on St. David's Island and just off St. David's Road. However, the airport is only 16 km / 10 miles to the north-east of the city of Hamilton and so is very reachable. Flights connect to major cities all across the eastern quadrant of the USA and Canada, with British Airways operating flights to London Gatwick. Taxis queue outside of the arrivals hall and offer metered fairs to any destination in Hamilton and beyond. In some cases, hotels will be happy to arrange airport pick-ups, although this will need to be agreed beforehand.

L. F. Wade Airport Guide

Car Rental

There are no car rental firms that operate anywhere in Bermuda, meaning that holiday makers will need to rely on public bus transport and taxis to get around.

However, scooters are available for hire, and operators aren't required to have a licence. Anyone driving a scooter has to be at least 16 years old.

Book your Hamilton Vehicle Rental here.

Buses and Coaches

In light of the lack of rental cars and the steep fares attached to taxis, the public bus system gets plenty of use by tourists. Routes are extensive, taking in most major beaches and attractions, and fares are nominal.

Tourists based in the city of Hamilton get the most use out of the bus network, as the main bus station is to be found right here on Washington Street, close to Victoria Park and the Bermuda National Gallery at the City Hall.

Taxis

Taxis carry the brunt of the local transport burden. Taxi drivers time their visits to the airport with the schedule of incoming flights, and so arranging travel from the terminal is usually quite effortless.

It is worth noting that taxi fares generally jump by around 25 percent on Sundays, public holidays and anytime between midnight and 06:00.

Boats and Ferries

During the island's cruise-ship season (roughly April to November), hardly a day goes by without an ocean liner pulling into Hamilton Harbour. Most ships depart from New York City, but it's not uncommon to see cruise ships from Baltimore, Norfolk, Fort Lauderdale or Boston. Bermuda is also a famous yachting destination, and the city's marina frequently teems with private vessels.