Walk any Nassau car lot and a large share of the stock came from Japan. Buying the same car direct is usually cheaper, and you get far more to choose from. This guide covers prices delivered to the Port of Nassau, how duty is worked out, and what to watch for.
RHD cars for sale in the Bahamas
The Bahamas drives on the left. Many cars on the road are left-hand-drive American imports, but right-hand-drive Japanese cars are legal and very common, and many drivers find them easier on Bahamian roads. The Bahamas has no age restriction on imported used vehicles, so our whole stock of 186 cars can ship to Nassau, delivered from about $2,500.
Japanese used cars that suit the Bahamas
- Cheap used cars in Nassau: New Providence traffic is stop-start, which suits hybrids. The 2019 Toyota Aqua G and 2022 Nissan Note e-Power S use very little fuel in town.
- Used SUVs for sale in the Bahamas: the 2018 Toyota Harrier Progress is a comfortable midsize SUV, and the 2019 Mazda CX-5 25S L Package a good value alternative.
- Family Islands: on Eleuthera, Exuma or Abaco, simple and tough is better. A Suzuki Every van or a Toyota Probox-type car is cheap to keep running.
Toyota, Honda and Nissan used cars in the Bahamas
Toyota is the most popular brand in the Bahamas and the biggest part of our stock (Toyota). Honda's Vezel and Fit hybrids (Honda) and Nissan's Note, Serena and X-Trail (Nissan) are the next most asked for.
Car shipping from Japan to Nassau
Cars ship from Japan to the Port of Nassau in about 28 to 38 days. Freight to Nassau is $197 per m³ today, among the lowest of our Caribbean routes, so the Japan to Bahamas shipping cost for a 10 m³ hatchback is about $2,000. For the Family Islands, add the mail boat or inter-island freight from Nassau.
Import duty and landed cost of a car in the Bahamas
Bahamas Customs charges import duty and VAT on the CIF value (car + freight + insurance). Duty on private cars is banded by value, and electric and hybrid vehicles have at times had reduced rates, so ask Bahamas Customs or a broker for the current bands before you choose a car.
Example landed cost, using the 2018 Toyota Harrier Progress:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Car price, FOB Japan | $17,003 |
| Freight to Nassau (14.9 m³) | $2,933 |
| Delivered to the port (C&F) | $19,936 |
| Insurance, duty, VAT and port/broker fees | assessed in the Bahamas |
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You will need the Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice and a Bahamas Customs declaration. We send the first two, and your broker files the declaration.
Japan car auction: know the car before it ships
Our cars are bought at Japanese car auctions and from dealers. Auction cars come with an auction sheet that grades the body and interior and marks every repair. Salt air is hard on cars in the Bahamas, so also ask for underside photos.
Buying a Japanese used car online from Nassau
Press Buy Now on any car below, choose Nassau as your port and you get a formal proforma invoice (PDF) at once. We confirm availability and send payment details on WhatsApp, then book the car on the next vessel.
Best used car dealer in the Bahamas, or direct import?
A car dealer in Nassau is the right choice if you need a car this week and want to test-drive it. Importing direct from a Japan car exporter takes about five to six weeks, but you choose from our full stock and skip the dealer's margin. If you are searching "used cars near me" in Nassau, compare the dealer price with the delivered price plus duty.
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