How Much Does a Weekend Trip to Bermuda Cost?

For many travellers on the East Coast of the United States, a weekend trip to Bermuda is a great way to have a quick getaway, especially during the winter months when the weather is much warmer than many cities in the North East. It’s also helpful that the island is less than 2 hours away from most major cities. A two night, three day trip to Bermuda is perfect for a quick break, romantic weekend or new adventure.

The cost of a weekend trip to Bermuda can vary widely depending on a number of factors, such as the time of year you plan to visit, your departure city, the type of accommodations you choose, and your activities and dining preferences. In this article we provide estimates to give you a general idea of what you can expect to pay for each person on your Bermuda getaway.

Flights

A round-trip flight from gateway cities on the East Coast can range from $300-$600 relative to the time of year or days you travel. Flights from Canada will fall in the upper range while flights from England can cost over $1000.

Accommodation

When staying in Bermuda you can choose to stay in an Airbnb or in a hotel. A standard hotel room can cost between $200 and $500 per night. You may be able to find an Airbnb for slightly less while a luxury hotel room can cost much more.

Food and Drinks

Meals in Bermuda can be as little as $20 for a quick lunch and up to $100 per person for dinner in a restaurant. Prices will also be affected by your drink preference with alcoholic beverages costing $8-$12 or more. Learn more about our restaurants and find places to eat at Menus.bm.

Transportation

There’s a few options to choose from when getting around Bermuda. Public transportation is an option, but can take up a lot of time for a short trip. If you want a bit more freedom to go where you want you can opt for a scooter or mini electric car rental which is about $50 a day for a scooter and over $100 a day for an electric car. The last, and usually the easiest, option is to catch a taxi. Travelling into Hamilton from most hotels via taxi will cost about $20 – $30 each way.

To learn more about renting a vehicle in Bermuda check out our guide Scooter and Electric Car Rentals in Bermuda

For help on getting a taxi in Bermuda read our guide on How to get a Taxi in Bermuda

Activities

Depending on your interests there are a variety of activities to do while in Bermuda including golf, boat tours, scuba diving as well as a variety of museums. You can expect to pay between $50 and $200 or more per person depending on the activity.

Summary

Now that you have an idea of what a weekend to Bermuda will cost, we will give you an idea of what the average weekend will consist of and give an estimate based on that.

First Day:

You will arrive late morning to early afternoon and stay near the hotel to get comfortable and take in the beautiful surroundings before heading out for a nice dinner.

Taxi to the Hotel – $30

Lunch at or near hotel – $20

Dinner around or in Hamilton – $50 for taxi both ways, $80 for dinner

Second Day

This will be your only full day in Bermuda so will likely be the busiest. After a light breakfast at the hotel you will head out for the day to do the activity of your choosing; this can be any of the activities listed above, but you can choose to go to the beach, explore Hamilton or visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of St. George’s for another great experience that will cost a bit less. Since it’s your last night here, you will go all out to dine at one of the many nice high end restaurants.

Taxi to the activity of your choice – $40 for a taxi both ways

Lunch close to where you choose to go – $40

Fancy Dinner – $50 for taxi both ways, $125 for dinner

Last Day

On this day you can sleep in a bit, pack your bags then head to the airport. If you have a later flight you will probably want lunch before your journey back home.

Taxi to Airport – $30

Casual or light lunch – $20

Overall, your transportation and food will cost just under $500. Round trip air fare can be estimated around $500 and two nights in a hotel will be around $600. Based on these estimates a weekend trip to Bermuda will cost around $1600. Depending on what you choose to do and how you prefer to travel the total cost can range from about $1000 to $2500.