Bermuda
Travel tips for Bermuda: safety advisories, currency and cash vs. card, tap water, plugs, local phrases, food, and advice from travelers.
Cash and cards
Cards widely accepted. While cards are widely accepted at hotels and restaurants, recent travelers advise carrying cash (USD is accepted 1:1) for taxis and exact change for buses, as card-friendly transit apps like Hitch can be unreliable or charge hefty surcharges.
Try the food
- Bermuda Fish Chowder: A rich, dark, and spicy tomato-based soup made with local fish and traditionally spiked with black rum and sherry peppers.
- Bermuda Fish Sandwich: Deep-fried fish fillets piled high on sweet raisin bread, typically dressed with tartar sauce and coleslaw.
- Hoppin' John: A hearty side dish of black-eyed peas and rice cooked with onions, bacon, and local spices.
Essentials
- Voltage
- 120V, 60Hz
- Driving
- Left side
- SIM tip
- Pick up a local SIM card from Digicel or One Communications in Hamilton, or download a prepaid eSIM before your trip for instant connectivity upon landing.
Etiquette
Always greet locals with a polite 'Good morning' or 'Good afternoon' before asking a question or beginning a transaction, and note that a 15 percent service charge is usually already included in restaurant bills.