On New Providence (Nassau/Cable Beach/Paradise Island), you can flag down taxis on busier streets with some success, but most visitors and locals rely on the taxi ranks at Lynden Pindling International Airport, major hotels, and the cruise port. On the Family Islands (Out Islands), taxis are far fewer and typically arranged through your hotel or resort in advance. There is no dominant ride-hailing app operating in the Bahamas, so don't count on Uber or Lyft.
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Try the Rideshare Availability Checker →Most taxis in Nassau operate on government-set fixed rates by zone rather than running meters, so fares are standardized for common routes like the airport to downtown. It's still worth confirming the fare with the driver before you get in to avoid any confusion. On the Out Islands, pricing is more informal and negotiation is common.
Uber and Lyft do not operate in the Bahamas. Some local taxi services have their own booking apps or WhatsApp contact numbers, but there is no single dominant platform equivalent to Uber. Your best bet is to get a local driver's number from your hotel and contact them directly.
Official licensed taxis queue at a dedicated stand just outside the arrivals area, and the process is straightforward — join the queue and you'll be assigned the next available cab. Fares to common destinations like downtown Nassau or Cable Beach are posted at the stand. There is no need to book in advance for airport pickups.