Bermuda on a budget: how to do it well
Short answer
Bermuda cannot be done cheaply, but you can control costs: a realistic minimum is about US$220 per person per day (bed about US$120, food US$60, sights US$20, transport US$19 with a day pass). Sharing a room with a kitchen and using the bus and ferry pass are the keys.
A realistic daily budget
| Budget | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed (per person, sharing) | US$120 | US$200 | US$400 |
| Food & drink | US$60 | US$110 | US$200 |
| Sights & tickets | US$20 | US$50 | US$100 |
| Local transport | US$19 | US$30 | US$90 |
| Per person, per day | US$219 | US$390 | US$790 |
Approximate 2026 prices, two people sharing a room. From our Bermuda day-cost table.
Free things to do
- Walk Front Street in Hamilton and climb to Fort Hamilton and its moat garden
- UNESCO-listed St George's: King's Square, St Peter's Church and the Unfinished Church
- Horseshoe Bay and the coastal trail to Jobson's Cove and Warwick Long Bay
- Tobacco Bay beach below Fort St Catherine
- Walking or cycling sections of the Railway Trail
- Sunset at Somerset Bridge
Cheap eats
- Fried wahoo or snapper sandwich on raisin bread, about US$15–20
- Bermuda fish chowder as a lunch bowl, cheaper than a full main
- Supermarket deli lunches and picnics on the beach
- Codfish and potatoes Sunday breakfast at local cafés
- A Rum Swizzle or Dark 'n Stormy at a local bar, about US$14
Where to sleep for less
Budget travellers stay in guesthouses and apartments in Paget and Pembroke, close to the Hamilton ferry and buses, at about US$220–320 a night for a double (roughly US$110–160 each when sharing), plus taxes. There are no real hostels; kitchens make a big difference.
Getting around cheaply
Buy a transportation pass (about US$19 for one day, roughly US$45–55 for three) covering buses and ferries; it is by far the cheapest way to get around. From the airport, buses run towards Hamilton and St George's; a taxi costs about US$40–50.
A sample budget day
- Morning: Bus 7 to Horseshoe Bay and the coastal trail (free, pass about US$19)
- Lunch: Fish sandwich on raisin bread, about US$15–20
- Afternoon: Church Bay snorkelling with your own gear, then Gibbs Hill Lighthouse (about US$3)
- Evening: Supermarket dinner at your apartment, about US$20–30
- Total: about US$220 with a shared guesthouse double
More ways to save
- Travel in shoulder months such as May or October for warm sea and lower rates than mid-summer.
- Bring snorkel gear from home to avoid rental fees.
- Ride ferries as sightseeing cruises; the Hamilton–Dockyard ferry is included in the pass.
- Shop for groceries at larger supermarkets rather than convenience stores.
- Skip paid caves if you have only a short stay and prioritise free beaches.
- Check cruise-ship schedules and plan the Dockyard for days with fewer ships.
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Common questions
Can you do Bermuda on a budget?
Not cheaply, but about US$220 a day per person is realistic with a shared room, a kitchen and the bus and ferry pass.
Are there hostels in Bermuda?
There are essentially no hostels; budget travellers use guesthouses and apartments in Paget and Pembroke.
What is the cheapest way to get around?
The transportation pass covering buses and ferries, about US$19 for one day and roughly US$45–55 for three.