Paying for Rides in Nassau: Cash, Card, USD and Tipping
Cash or card, US or Bahamian dollars, and how tipping works for rides in Nassau. In HOP the total is the same by card or cash.
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In HOP you pay by card in the app or cash to your driver, and the total is the same. Prices are in US dollars.
Fare shown before you confirm. The price you confirm is the price you pay.
Book a rideHOP is a ride app for Nassau and Paradise Island: you pay by card in the app or cash to your driver, the total is the same, and you see the exact fare before you confirm.
In HOP you pay by card in the app or cash to your driver, and the total is the same either way. HOP prices are in US dollars, and the Bahamian dollar is pegged one to one with the US dollar.
BOOK WITH HOP
HOP is Nassau's ride app: book now or schedule before you land, and see your fare before you confirm. Minimum fare $24.94, same total by card or cash.
Book a rideCash or card?
- HOP: card in the app or cash to your driver. Same total by card or cash.
- Taxis: ask the driver how they take payment before you get in, and agree the fare first. Taxi fares follow the official rate card, check on arrival.
- Carry small bills either way, so nobody needs change at the curb.
US dollars or Bahamian dollars?
The Bahamian dollar is pegged one to one with the US dollar, and US cash is widely accepted. You can pay and tip in either. HOP prices are shown in USD.
How much to tip
Tipping is normal after a good ride but not required. Most visitor guides suggest 10 to 20 percent, and we found no official rule that sets a number. The HOP app has a tip option, a separate optional step that does not change the ride total you saw before you confirmed.
HOP fares in Nassau
Updated Oct 17, 2026
| Minimum fare (shortest ride, rider total) | $24.94 |
|---|---|
| LPIA airport pickup fee | +$6 |
| Paradise Island bridge toll | +$2 |
| Riders included | 2, then +$5.25 per extra rider |
| Checked bag | +$3 each |
| Oversized item | +$3.30 each |
| LPIA to Atlantis, 2 riders | $68.95 |
| Atlantis to LPIA, 2 riders | from $63.14, depending on the road route |
| Card or cash | Same total by card or cash |
HOP shows your exact fare before you confirm. A $6 airport pickup fee at LPIA, a $2 Paradise Island bridge toll, 2 riders included then $5.25 for each extra rider, $3 per checked bag and $3.30 per oversized item.
Card in the app or cash to your driver. Same total.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Nassau taxis take cards?
Ask the driver before you get in. In HOP you can pay by card in the app or cash to your driver, and the total is the same.
Can I pay in US dollars in Nassau?
Yes. US cash is widely accepted and the Bahamian dollar is pegged one to one with the US dollar. HOP prices are shown in USD.
Is the price different if I pay cash or card in HOP?
No. The total is the same by card or cash.
How much should I tip in Nassau?
Most guides suggest 10 to 20 percent for a good ride, and it is not required. The HOP app has an optional tip step after your ride.
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