Sure To Shore Car Rental

Daily rentals from Sure To Shore start around $70 at GGT T1

Figure roughly $70–$90 per day for a basic sedan from Sure To Shore Car Rental right outside Exuma International Airport (GGT) Terminal 1. This is a local outfit, not a big global chain, so inventory is limited and tends to move quickly on weekend arrivals from MIA and ATL. Cars are usually parked a short walk from the small T1 arrivals exit, so you’re out of the building and at the vehicle in under 5 minutes once you have keys.

Sure To Shore typically keeps core hours that track the main flight banks into GGT T1, roughly 9:00–17:00, with staff often timing pickups around specific flights. You’ll want your airline and arrival time handy when you book so they can meet you at the terminal door. Outside those hours you’re into pre-arranged handoffs, so confirm exact times and any after-hours fee before you lock in the reservation.

Expect functional island cars, not luxury: compact hatchbacks and small SUVs with working A/C and higher mileage, usually in the 60,000–100,000 mile range. Fuel on Great Exuma runs higher than US mainland prices, so a small engine helps; one tank can easily cover a few days of runs between GGT, Georgetown, and the resorts around Emerald Bay, a stretch of about 15–20 miles each way. Check tire tread and the spare at pickup; some roads off the Queen’s Highway are rough.

Insurance is the big decision point. Sure To Shore often offers local coverage with a per-day charge in the $10–$20 range. Many credit cards exclude coverage in certain island nations, so call the number on the back of the card before you rely on it. At the counter, get the collision waiver details in writing and confirm the deductible amount in US dollars or Bahamian dollars, which are pegged 1:1.

Driving is on the left in the Bahamas, with right-hand drive and left-hand drive cars mixed in the Sure To Shore fleet, so ask for what you’re comfortable with. The speed limit on main stretches near GGT hovers around 30–40 mph, and you’ll hit speed bumps entering towns like Georgetown. Phone signal is usually fine along the main highway, so drop a pin for your villa, resort, or rental before you leave the T1 area.

Quick tip: book with Sure To Shore at least 1–2 weeks before high season dates (December–April) and email them your flight number; that cuts down on wait time outside the single-door arrivals hall at GGT Terminal 1.