Walkability & Transport in Long Island Bahamas (2026)

Getting around

Very low

Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: aarp.org, travel.usnews.com

Overall1.1/10Among the 5% hardest cities to get around

Long Island is a remote Out Island with an elongated geography; settlements and attractions are spread far apart, making car rental essential for any stay longer than a single day.
Taxis are not reliably available at the airport or dock—book in advance through hotels or local services to guarantee transport upon arrival.
No Uber, Lyft, or similar rideshare apps operate on Long Island; all mobility is either self-driven (rental car) or pre-arranged with local taxi operators.
The Bahamian dollar (BSD) is pegged 1:1 to the US dollar; both currencies are accepted widely.
Fuel is more expensive in the Bahamas than in the US; budget accordingly for car rentals.
If you plan to rent a car, book well in advance, especially during peak travel seasons, as availability can be limited.

Availability: Available at Deadman's Cay Airport (LGI)
Note: Car rental is the primary transportation method for nomads staying longer than a day trip. Major companies (Avis, Budget, Hertz) have limited presence; local providers (Ophelia's, Percy Car Rental, Unique Wheels) are primary options. Drivers under 25 incur additional daily fees of $25–$50 USD. Drivers must be at least 21 with a valid license; US/UK visitors need only a valid driver's license for stays under 3 months.
Driving Notes: Drive on the left-hand side of the road.

Getting Around Tier: Very low
Getting Around Tier Rationale: Long Island lacks public buses entirely, has minimal and unreliable taxi availability, no rideshare apps, and requires advance booking for transportation; car rental is essential for practical mobility.
Description: Long Island is not a walkable destination for day-to-day navigation without motorized transport. The island is elongated and sprawling with settlements spread across its length, making walking between amenities impractical.

Availability: Not available
Note: Long Island, as an Out Island, has no jitney bus system. Public buses only operate in Nassau and Grand Bahama on New Providence Island.

Taxi Service: Taxis exist but are not regularly stationed at airport or docks; advance booking is mandatory. Operators include Lee's Taxi Services and Devitt's Taxi (stationed at Stella Maris Airport).
Rideshare Apps Available: No
Rideshare Note: Uber and Lyft do not operate in the Bahamas. Bahamas Ride (an on-demand taxi app) launched in Nassau with plans to expand to Exuma and Abaco, but Long Island is not currently served.
Taxi Booking Note: Recommend booking taxis in advance via phone or WhatsApp rather than relying on street hails.

Ferry Service: Bahamas Ferries operates inter-island service; mailboat service (slow, cargo-based) also connects Nassau to Long Island and other Out Islands.
Note: Ferry schedules and routes change seasonally; confirm directly with Bahamas Ferries or the Dock Master's Office (Potter's Cay, Nassau) before traveling.

Golf Carts: Not commonly mentioned for Long Island specifically, though available on other Out Islands like Bimini and Harbour Island.
Scooters Bikes: Limited to no availability reported for Long Island.
Note: Golf carts are typical on smaller cays but not standard on Long Island; car rental is the primary rental option.

AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026

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