Eleuthera Bahamas Car Rentals
The Best Way to Get Around The Beautiful Island of Eleuthera, Bahamas
The Island of Eleuthera is well known for its many beautiful beaches, blue holes, and many other unique features including Queen’s Bath and Preacher’s Cave, that span along 110 miles of picturesque ocean roads. The best mode of transportation to explore the beauty of Eleuthera is by car, so renting a car in Eleuthera is strongly recommended if you’d like to explore the island. The island is much longer than you’d expect, and takes several hours by car to drive from the northern end to the southern end, making a car a necessity if you want to visit popular sites and explore different beaches. It’s also quite unsafe to walk or bike on the main roads of Eleuthera, as cars tend to go very fast and the roads are very dark once the sun goes down. Unless you plan to stay in a small area and walk, a rental car is strongly recommended.
There are several rental car companies to choose from on Eleuthera, typically offering small, full, SUV, and Van sized option to fit your every need. Most offer airport pick up or pick up your arriving dock: Governor’s Dock, Gene’s Bay dock, Three Island Dock, or your place of accommodation. Always remember to drive on the left-hand side and pay attention to the roads as you explore the island as the road can deteriorate and produce large pot holes due to the weather and elements being next to the ocean. If you are more of an adventure seeking type, we highly recommend a four-wheel drive vehicle for some of the less travelled paths or if you plan to explore the famous Light House Beach.
Butch Johnson's Car Rentals
Butch Johnson's Car Rentals
Considerations when Selecting a Rental Car
In general, most car rental companies on the island are locally based and available to help you out if needed during your stay. A few considerations you may want to account for when selecting who to book from include:
- Does the car rental offer pick-up from the airport you’re arriving to, and if so, is there a fee?
- Do you need a SUV or higher clearance vehicle for more rugged terrain if you plan to explore the unbeaten path? A higher clearance car rental is recommended if you plan to visit Lighthouse Beach in southern Eleuthera
- Are you looking for a luxury rental car or does a standard car suit your needs?
- Are weekly or monthly discounted rates available?
- Is insurance included in the rental price of the rental car?
- Does the car rental offer roadside assistance or have a way to contact them should you need anything during your stay?
- Is it a locally owned car rental? We love to support local when traveling!
Below, we’ve included a list of some well known car rental companies on Eleuthera. M&W Johnson’s Car rentals is a locally owned business that offers a wide variety of rental cars and is based in North Eleuthera. It’s owned and managed by Michelle Bain Johnson who is great to work with, and shows her pride in her cars, taking care to keep them well maintained and ready to go! Like many car rental companies on the island, they offer free pick up and drop off to and from North Eleuthera airport (ELH). Perhaps you are looking for a taxi service or luxury car drop off or pick up service during your stay on Eleuthera. Frederick Neely owner of Fine Threads Car Rentals and Taxi service has you covered. Frederick, Better known as “Fine Threads”, operates a luxury car service that shuttles customers to and from their private charters to their place of accommodations.
Typical Cost for a Car Rental in Eleuthera, Bahamas
There are several factors that can impact the cost of a rental in Eleuthera, including the time of year (peak season vs. off season), car make & model (e.g. luxury vehicle or not), and length of your rental. But
the below list gives you rough idea of what you can expect to pay when renting a car in Eleuthera.
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Small Compact (4-5 Seater) $70-$85/day
Some car rental companies offer weekly/monthly discount rates
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• Full Compact (5 Seater) $75-$90/day
Some car rental companies offer weekly/monthly discount rates
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• SUV (5 Seater) $80-$100/day
Some car rental companies offer weekly/monthly discount rates
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• VAN (7 Seater) $90-$100/day
Some car rental companies offer weekly/monthly discount rates
List of Car Rentals On Eleuthera, Bahamas
Butch Johnson’s Car Rentals
Eleuthera Rent a Car
Bains Car Rental
Big E Car Rentals
Justin Pinder Car Rental
J R Car Rental
Mack Car Rentals
C2S Adventures & Rental Cars
Cadet Car Rentals
C&K Car Rentals
Serenity Sands Car Rental
Neymour’s Car Rental
Taylor & Taylor Car Rental
Pick Pay Drive Car Rentals