Taxis

There are around 600 taxis in Bermuda. All cabs are regulated by the government and must be insured and clearly marked. Drivers are self-employed but must adhere to strict regulations, including a dress code. They can carry a maximum of 7 passengers.

Rates

All Bermuda taxis have a meter, and the government fixes rates. In 2024, rates increased by 15%. 

• The rate for 1 to 4 passengers is $3.25 per mile.. The meter starts at $5.95 (i.e., $9.20 for the first mile).
• The rate for 5 to 7 passengers is $4.25 per mile. The meter starts at $7.30 (i.e., $11.55 for the first mile).

A $1 surcharge is added for each luggage item in the boot or on the roof.

	1 – 4 passengers per taxi	5 – 7 passengers per taxi
Meter starts at	$5.95	$7.30
Each mile	$3.25	$4.25
Between 10 pm and 6 am, and all day on Sundays and public holidays	25% surcharge
Between midnight and 6 am, and all day on Sundays and public holidays		50% surcharge
Luggage in boot or roof	$1/article	$1/article

Taxi rates are higher in the late evening and early morning and all day on Sundays and public holidays.

Taxis can also be hired by the hour for sightseeing. Rates are $60 per hour (1 – 4 passengers) and $85 per hour (5 – 7 passengers).

According to the relevant legislation, a child carried in the arms should not be counted as a passenger. Furthermore, two children under five years old are counted as one passenger.

An appropriate tip for the driver is around 15 percent of the fare. Don’t assume that taxi drivers are making a fortune. They’re not. Many of the drivers are quite old but are still working to make ends meet. Remember that gas costs significantly more in Bermuda than in the US and most other countries (see our guide to the cost of living).

Taxis from Hamilton are considerably more expensive than public transportation. For example, a single adult journey from Hamilton to Dockyard would cost $5 on the bus or ferry, while the same trip in a taxi would cost $55.

Payment Methods for Bermuda Taxis

Bermuda taxis generally accept cash as the primary payment method. Some taxi drivers may accept credit cards, but this is not standard practice. Some taxi drivers may hesitate to accept credit cards due to the associated fees. Visitors are advised to have cash available when using taxis, as not all drivers will accept credit cards.

Taxi Stands and Fares

Airport

On your arrival at LF Wade International Airport, a fleet of taxis will generally be waiting to take you to your hotel. No reservations are required, and waiting times are usually short. Short waits are possible when flights are delayed and several flights come into Bermuda simultaneously.

The table below shows approximate fares from the airport to various hotels. The fares quoted are before any luggage surcharges and tips.

Destination	Miles	1-4 Passengers ($)	5-7 Passengers ($)
Dockyard	24	84	110
Hamilton	10	39	50
St George	4	19	25
Azura Bermuda	11	42	55
Cambridge Beaches	19	68	89
Coco Reef	10	39	50
Fairmont Hamilton Princess	10	39	50
Fourways Inn	10	39	50
Grotto Bay Beach Resort	1	10	12
Newstead Belmont Hills	10	39	50
Pompano Beach Club	17	62	80
Rosewood	3	16	21
Royal Palms Hotel	10	39	50
St George’s Club	4	19	25
The Oxford House	10	39	50
The Loren at Pink Beach	5	23	29
The Reefs	14	52	67
The Rosedon Hotel	10	39	50
The St Regis Bermuda Resort	5	23	29
Willowbank Resort	18	65	84

Hamilton

There are numerous taxi stands on Front Street (including in front of Gosling’s, Butterfield, and near the Port O’ Call). There’s also a taxi rank on Church Street, just west of City Hall.

Below are the fares from Hamilton to Dockyard (Kings Wharf/Heritage Wharf), St George, LF Wade International Airport, and major tourist attractions. The fares are approximate and before any tips and baggage surcharges.

Destination	Miles	1-4 Passengers ($)	5-7 Passengers ($)
Dockyard	15	55	72
St George	12	45	59
LF Wade International Airport	10	39	50
Astwood Cove	4	19	25
Bermuda Aquarium	5	23	29
Bermuda Botanical Gardens	2	13	16
Church Bay	8	32	42
Crystal Caves	8	32	42
Elbow Beach	3	16	21
Fort St Catherine	13	49	63
Gibbs Hill Lighthouse	7	29	38
Horseshoe Bay	6	26	33
Jobson Cove	5	23	29
John Smith’s Bay	6	26	33
Shelly Bay	6	26	33
Somerset Bridge	10	39	50
Somerset Long Bay	12	45	59
Spittal Pond	5	23	29
Tobacco Bay Beach	13	49	63
Warwick Long Bay	5	23	29
West Whale Bay	9	36	46
Azura Bermuda	4	19	25
Cambridge Beaches	12	45	59
Coco Reef	3	16	21
Fourways Inn	4	19	25
Grotto Bay Beach Resort	8	32	42
Newstead Belmont Hills	2	13	16
Pompano Beach Club	9	36	46
Rosewood	7	29	38
St George’s Club	12	45	59
The Loren at Pink Beach	6	26	33
The Reefs	7	29	38
The St Regis Bermuda Resort	13	49	63
Willowbank Resort	11	42	55

Dockyard

Taxis wait close to the cruise ship terminals at Kings Wharf and Heritage Wharf. Below are approximate fares to Hamilton, St George, LF Wade International Airport, and major tourist attractions. Fares exclude tips and luggage surcharges.

Destination	Miles	1-4 Passengers ($)	5-7 Passengers ($)
Hamilton	15	55	72
St George	25	88	114
LF Wade International Airport	24	84	110
Astwood Cove	12	45	59
Bermuda Aquarium	17	62	80
Bermuda Botanical Gardens	14	52	67
Church Bay	9	36	46
Crystal Caves	20	71	93
Elbow Beach	13	49	63
Fort St Catherine	26	91	118
Gibbs Hill Lighthouse	9	36	46
Horseshoe Bay	10	39	50
Jobson Cove	11	42	55
John Smith’s Bay	18	65	84
Shelly Bay	19	68	89
Somerset Bridge	5	23	29
Somerset Long Bay	4	19	25
Spittal Pond	17	62	80
Tobacco Bay Beach	26	91	118
Warwick Long Bay	11	42	55
West Whale Bay	7	29	38
Azura Bermuda	12	45	59
Cambridge Beaches	4	19	25
Coco Reef	13	49	63
Fairmont Hamilton Princess	15	55	72
Fourways Inn	12	45	59
Grotto Bay Beach Resort	20	71	93
Newstead Belmont Hills	13	49	63
Pompano Beach Club	7	29	38
Rosewood	19	68	89
Royal Palms Hotel	15	55	72
St George’s Club	25	88	114
The Loren at Pink Beach	18	65	84
The Oxford House	15	55	72
The Reefs	9	36	46
The Rosedon Hotel	15	55	72
The St Regis Bermuda Resort	25	88	114
Willowbank Resort	4	19	25

St George

The taxi rank in St George is situated on King’s Square, near the White Horse Pub.

The table below shows taxi fares from St George to Hamilton, Royal Naval Dockyard, LF Wade International Airport, Rosewood Tucker’s Point, Tobacco Bay Beach, Fort St Catherine, and other popular destinations.

Destination	Miles	1-4 Passengers ($)	5-7 Passengers ($)
Dockyard	25	88	114
Hamilton	12	45	59
LF Wade International Airport	4	19	25
Astwood Cove	13	49	63
Bermuda Aquarium	8	32	42
Bermuda Botanical Gardens	11	42	55
Church Bay	17	62	80
Crystal Caves	5	23	29
Elbow Beach	12	45	59
Fort St Catherine	1	10	12
Gibbs Hill Lighthouse	16	58	76
Horseshoe Bay	15	55	72
Jobson Cove	14	52	67
John Smith’s Bay	7	29	38
Shelly Bay	7	29	38
Somerset Bridge	19	68	89
Somerset Long Bay	21	75	97
Spittal Pond	8	32	42
Tobacco Bay Beach	1	10	12
Warwick Long Bay	14	52	67
West Whale Bay	18	65	84
Azura Bermuda	13	49	63
Cambridge Beaches	22	78	101
Coco Reef	12	45	59
Fairmont Hamilton Princess	12	45	59
Fourways Inn	13	49	63
Grotto Bay Beach Resort	4	19	25
Newstead Belmont Hills	15	55	72
Pompano Beach Club	19	68	89
Rosewood	6	26	33
Royal Palms Hotel	12	45	59
The Loren at Pink Beach	7	29	38
The Oxford House	12	45	59
The Reefs	16	58	76
The Rosedon Hotel	12	45	59
The St Regis Bermuda Resort	1	10	12
Willowbank Resort	21	75	97

Elsewhere

Taxis also wait outside major hotels and in the car parks of tourist hotspots like Horseshoe Bay.

Taxi Companies

Taxis can be booked by calling one of the following dispatching companies:

Taxi Company	Phone Number
Bermuda Taxi Association (Dispatching) Ltd	441-296-2121
Island Taxi	441-295-4141
Premier Co-op Transportation (Dispatching)	441-824-7000

Taxi Booking Apps and Online Platforms – Uber & Lyft

Bermuda does not have ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft. However, alternative taxi booking apps and online platforms are available.

One such app is Hitch, which allows users to book and pay for taxis using their credit cards. This app is available for both Android and Apple devices. Vehicles using the Hitch app are regular taxis. Hitch adds a commission for using the app. It is not true ridesharing. 

Some taxi companies, such as Bermuda Island Taxi and Premier Co-op offer online booking services. These options can be more convenient and reliable than traditional methods of booking taxis.