Rare HBCcruiser Posted February 18, 2017 #1 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I don't see a lot of stuff posted about scooter rentals. When I was in Bermuda many moons ago we rented them and had a ball. Going in June and am wondering if it is still ok to do so. Any insight? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailBadtheSinner Posted February 18, 2017 #2 Share Posted February 18, 2017 How many moons ago were you in Bermuda? Things have changed over the years. As a refresher, maybe you should read Big Mike's Guide - Should you rent a scooter in Bermuda??? by member hamlettm. SBtS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HBCcruiser Posted February 18, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted February 18, 2017 About fifteen years ago. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HBCcruiser Posted February 18, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted February 18, 2017 How many moons ago were you in Bermuda? Things have changed over the years. As a refresher, maybe you should read Big Mike's Guide - Should you rent a scooter in Bermuda??? by member hamlettm. SBtS Great article. Thank you for sharing! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio_Bob Posted February 19, 2017 #5 Share Posted February 19, 2017 We were there 20 years ago, and again last September. We were a little nervous about renting this time, but did anyway. We stayed away from Hamilton traffic and rented in St. George to explore that end. Traffic was light and things really hadn't changed. Glad we did it. Sure there are risks, but there always have been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted February 19, 2017 #6 Share Posted February 19, 2017 We were there 20 years ago, and again last September. We were a little nervous about renting this time, but did anyway. We stayed away from Hamilton traffic and rented in St. George to explore that end. Traffic was light and things really hadn't changed. Glad we did it. Sure there are risks, but there always have been. No way I would rent a scooter. Have seen many on my cruises who had injuries. Seen near accidents. Have a friend who broke her pelvis in a scooter accident in Bermuda. Every year some cruise ship passengers are in accidents with major injuries and some deaths. The roads are narrow, winding with no shoulders in most places. So no escape. And they drive on the other side than we do in the US. St. George's is an exception because there is not as much traffic. So that was smart of you, you lowered your risk greatly, but I am afraid most won't follow that self limitation. I wouldn't bother renting a scooter in St. George's because the whole end can be walked. I have done it a bunch of times. When walking you see much more than in any vehicle. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio_Bob Posted February 19, 2017 #7 Share Posted February 19, 2017 I don't disagree. It's definitely a calculated risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA_CA_GAL Posted February 22, 2017 #8 Share Posted February 22, 2017 ....... St. George's is an exception because there is not as much traffic. We did Bermuda June 2016. Did not even consider renting a scooter. BTW, I ride motorcycles. My biggest concern or obstacle was driving on the wrong side of the road. Really not interested in giving that a shot. Anyway, we took the ferry to St. George. I would have had no problem whatsoever renting a scooter there, as there is so little traffic. Once we got to Fort St. Catherine's, we hardly saw any cars. So, if I ever do St. George again, I definitely will get a scooter and see a lot more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA_CA_GAL Posted February 22, 2017 #9 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I don't disagree. It's definitely a calculated risk. Getting out of bed every morning is a calculated risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio_Bob Posted February 22, 2017 #10 Share Posted February 22, 2017 We did Bermuda June 2016. Did not even consider renting a scooter. BTW, I ride motorcycles. My biggest concern or obstacle was driving on the wrong side of the road. Really not interested in giving that a shot. Anyway, we took the ferry to St. George. I would have had no problem whatsoever renting a scooter there, as there is so little traffic. Once we got to Fort St. Catherine's, we hardly saw any cars. So, if I ever do St. George again, I definitely will get a scooter and see a lot more. That was our thinking too. Traffic is very light on that end. Yes, you can walk St. George, but you can see much more (and much more efficiently) by scooter, particularly if you want to head over to Ferry Point or St. David's. I didn't find the opposite-side issue to be a problem, it was more the narrow roads and the difference between the slow speeds of the rental scooters and the higher speeds of the locals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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