Georgetown travel guide

Georgetown Tourism | Georgetown Guide

You're Going to Love Georgetown

With a population of 7,314, Georgetown is the largest city in Exuma, The Bahamas by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Georgetown has to offer.

Where to Eat in Georgetown

If you’re looking for affordable options, Blu on the Water - Exuma (Blu on the Water) and Palapa Restaurant (Grand Isle Resort) are great picks.

When to visit Georgetown

Georgetown in August
Estimated hotel price
$527
1 night at 3-star hotel
Georgetown in August
Estimated hotel price
$527
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Georgetown

Plane

When flying to Georgetown, you’ll arrive at Georgetown Exuma Intl (GGT), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Georgetown include American Airlines, Bahamasair and Delta. The shortest flight to Georgetown from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Georgetown.

Car

Another option to get to Georgetown is to pick up a car rental from Nassau, which is about 145 miles from Georgetown. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Nassau.

Plane

When flying to Georgetown, you’ll arrive at Georgetown Exuma Intl (GGT), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Georgetown include American Airlines, Bahamasair and Delta. The shortest flight to Georgetown from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Georgetown.

Car

Another option to get to Georgetown is to pick up a car rental from Nassau, which is about 145 miles from Georgetown. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Nassau.

Airlines serving Georgetown

KLM
Good (1,358 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,007 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,951 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,390 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,813 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,620 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,657 reviews)
Azul
Excellent (851 reviews)
Air Caraïbes
Good (42 reviews)
Bahamasair
Okay (64 reviews)
Silver Airways
Good (282 reviews)
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Where to stay in Georgetown

Average rates range from around $312 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $431 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Georgetown

Most booked hotels in Georgetown

Paradise Bay
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 185 reviews)
$278+
Grand Isle Resort & Residences
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 121 reviews)
$690+
St Francis Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 120 reviews)
$222+
Hideaways Exuma
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 199 reviews)
$207+
Peace and Plenty Resort
3 stars
Good (7.5, 133 reviews)
$283+
Sandals Emerald Bay Golf, Tennis & Spa Resort
5 stars
Excellent (10, 1 review)
$773+