A clear rental agreement and a careful pickup check matter more than assumptions made from an online listing.
Confirm driver eligibility
Ask about minimum and maximum age, licence validity, international permit rules, credit-card requirements and additional drivers before arrival. Bring only the documents the provider confirms you need.
Understand responsibility
Review insurance coverage, exclusions, excess, deposit, prohibited uses, roadside assistance and what to do after damage or an incident. Do not rely on a general phrase such as basic coverage.
Complete pickup and return checks
Inspect the exterior and interior, tyres, lights, fuel and warning indicators. Record existing damage, agree on the return time and location, and obtain a closing receipt when possible.
Quick checklist
- Drive on the left in The Bahamas.
- Plan for parking and fuel.
- Do not add an unapproved driver.
- Keep the provider's emergency number.
Current details matter: use this guide for planning, then obtain availability, price, vehicle or service details and applicable terms in writing for your own dates.