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.
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 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.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Georgetown.
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.
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.