With 227,940 inhabitants, Nassau is the most populous city in The Bahamas. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Nassau has to offer.
Cable Beach is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Nassau. These include popular favourites such as Social House Sushi & Grill (1 Skyline Drive), Kyma Seafood Grill (One West) and Cleo (Baha Mar). If you’re looking for affordable options, Fi'lia at Baha Mar (One Baha Mar Boulevard) and Katsuya (1 Baha Mar Blvd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Solemar (West Bay Street) and Salsa Mexican Grill (Bay St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Nassau.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nassau in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17 °C, with an average temperature of 21 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 180 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Nassau, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
When flying to Nassau, you’ll arrive at Nassau Intl (NAS), which is located 7 miles from the city centre.
From 5-star hotels such as the Sandals Royal Bahamian - Couples Only to great affordable options like the Ocean West Boutique Hotel, Nassau offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $524 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,405 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Coral Harbour Beach House And Villas and El Greco.
Paradise Island - In Nassau’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include The Reef at Atlantis, The Beach At Atlantis and The Royal at Atlantis.
Cable Beach - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, SLS Baha Mar and A Stone's Throw Away. The average nightly price for a double room in Cable Beach is $201.
Hertz, Dollar and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Nassau is the Budget branch at 7 Shirley Park Avenue, which is 2 miles from the city centre.
The most frequently booked car type in Nassau is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 28% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.