Hamilton - Post Report Question and Answers
What kind of car do you recommend bringing to post, given the terrain, availability of parts, burglary/carjacking risks, etc.? What kind of car do you advise not to bring?
I bought my car from a local dealer before arriving at Post. I was given a list of what vehicles would be arriving on the ship around the same time I was arriving here. As noted, there are strict restrictions on importing vehicles- newer than 6 mos, original owner, size restrictions. I had a Toyota Corolla, considered a compact car in the U.S., and couldn't bring it because it was too large. - Jun 2019
The rules for importing a car to Bermuda are very strict. It must be brand new, fewer than 6 months old, you must be the first owner, and it must meet Bermuda's size restrictions. Make sure to check with post before you ship or commit to anything. They drive on the left here, and I imported a left hand drive car, but I find it to be an advantage, since the roads here are very very narrow, I always know how close to the wall I am when I am driving. It's also possible to buy a car on arrival here (but like everything else, very expensive). - Dec 2018
Small and new. There are severe import restrictions and you drive on the left side of the road (ala Great Britain) We bought here. The roads are cramped and tiny. Expect bumps and scratches. - Oct 2009
