Bahamas travel details
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Bahamas has a population of 378K with main currency as Bahamian Dollar. The languages spoken are English. Bahamas travel safety advice is Exercise a high degree of caution. Automatic teller machines are very common in Bahamas. Tipping is quite common in Bahamas and it's good etiquette to leave one. Internet speed in Bahamas is on average 8.2 Mbps.In Bahamas you drive on the left side.
Bahamas travel advice
⬤ Exercise a high degree of caution
We've reviewed our advice for The Bahamas and continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution. Travellers may be victims of violent crime, including in resorts. Be aware of your surroundings and keep valuables out of sight (see 'Safety').
We advise:
Exercise a high degree of caution in The Bahamas due to the threat of violent crime.
Issue Date : Oct 26, 2023
Bahamas weather
Bahamas essential details
Plugs
Bahamas uses 120V, 60Hz with sockets and plugs Type A and Type B.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are English
Money in Bahamas
Currencies
Bahamas uses the Bahamian dollar (symbol: B$), code BSD.Banknotes come in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 dollars. Dollar is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.
ATM
Automatic teller machines are very common in Bahamas. You can find them in both large & small cities, tourist areas etc.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Tipping
Expected to tip Tipping is quite common in Bahamas and it's good etiquette to leave one. How much money you leave depends on the service and how happy you were with it. Receipts usually include a service charge.
Internet in Bahamas
Internet
Internet speed in Bahamas is on average 8.2 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Bahamas is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.
Calling
To call Bahamas, dial +, then 1 242 (the country code for Bahamas), then the area code (without the initial 1) and the local number. For local calls within Bahamas, start with the area code (with the initial 1). In the case above area code is 242 .
Bahamas travel details
Driving in Bahamas
Road rules
In Bahamas you drive on the left side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 32 km/h (19 mph) in all built-up areas and 80 km/h (49 mph) on undivided highways.
Emergecy
Universal
112
Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire department
112
Bahamas map
Bahamas visa advice
If you're considering exploring Bahamas beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Bahamas transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Bahamas, understanding Bahamas Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.