Which place is cheaper, Freeport or Athens?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Athens or Freeport?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Athens and Freeport. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Athens or Freeport?
Athens
Athens is the capital city of Greece and is home to a population of over 3.7 million people. It's most famous as the birthplace of Classical Greece and the history in the city is incomparable to that found anywhere. It became the national capital of the modern Greek State in the 1830s, before which it was just a small village with a very impressive history. The city was redesigned by architects and city planners and incorporated large public squares, lots of green space, and wide avenues. The city has had its ups and downs both economically and politically, but it remains a beautiful and impressive place to explore.
Freeport
When you picture the Bahamas you likely picture the beaches, resorts and playgrounds of Nassau. Just to the northwest of this tourist paradise is a tropical city founded on industry. Freeport began as mostly swampland and is now the second most populous city in the Bahamas.
This city is less of a tourist attraction - a place where you'll find the true Bahaman culture mixed in with some relaxing spots to help you unwind and get into your island vacation.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Greece, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Greece, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas.
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Athens Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAthens €154Freeport €258
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €154, while the average daily cost in Freeport is €258. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Athens and Freeport in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAthens €63Freeport €125
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAthens €126Freeport €250
Compare Hotels in Athens and Freeport
Looking for a hotel in Athens or Freeport? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Athens Hotel Prices and Freeport Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Athens €27Freeport €52
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Athens:
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Airport Bus for Two€6.40
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Metro€1.50
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Metro€2.00
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Metro from Airport to City Center€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Athens
Also for Athens, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Paros Private Helicopter Transfer Service: $3,439
- Luxury Private Transfer from Athens to Kymi Port: $297
- Private Transfer from Athens to Kalabaka, Kastraki & Meteora: $289
- Private Transfer From Athens To Meteora - Kalabaka: $287
- Private Transfer through Athens Attractions at Night: $286
- Private Transfer from Athens Airport to Epidaurus: $286
- Private Transfer from Athens to Kalabaka with 2h Sightseeing Stop: $286
- Private Transfer from Athens to Costa Navarino with 2h Stop: $272
- Athens to Larissa private Transfer: $269
- Private Transfer from Athens to Mani – Areopoli & Main Villages: $267
- "Quick Athens Highlights Tour: Airport or Cruise ship Transfers": $264
- Private Transfer from Athens/Piraeus to Corinth-Loutraki or vice versa: $263
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Freeport
Also for Freeport, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from FPO to Old Bahama Bay resort: $244
- Freeport Private One-Way Airport or Cruise Port Car Transfer: $180
- Private Transfer from FPO to Freeport hotels or resorts: $175
- Shared Round Trip Limousine Transfer: $150
- Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Old Bahama Bay -Round-Trip Transfer: $148
- Grand Bahama Airport(FPO) to Freeport -RoundTrip Private Transfer: $148
- Luxury SUV Transfer from Airport, cruise port, Celebration Key: $133
- Old Bahama Bay to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) - Private Transfer: $74
- Freeport to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) Departure Private Transfer: $74
- Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Old Bahama Bay - Private Transfer: $74
- Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Freeport - Arrival Private Transfer: $74
- Private Transfer from Freeport Port to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO): $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Freeport?
Prices for flights to both Freeport and Athens change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAthens €64Freeport €98
Typical Food Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Athens:
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Ice cream€3.00
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Souvlaki€2.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Athens
For Athens, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Athens Food Tour (5+ Stops) - Full Meal Included by Do Eat Better: $55
- Ancient Roman and Greek Dinner With Ancient Wine Styles: $64
- Street Food Tour - Sample the Food the Locals Love: $68
- Classic Athens Food Tour with Local Drink & Market Visit: $68
- Cooking Class & Meal at a Roof Garden in Athens: $68
- Traditional Greek Cooking Class and Organic Lunch on Poros: $74
- Acropolis Food Tour with a Local Friend: $74
- Athens Street Food Tour: Taste the best street food: $78
- Athens, Greek food tour including market visit: $79
- Athens Private Food Tour:Eat like a Greek! Seafood& Wine included: $80
- Feast on LGBTQ+ Walking Food Tour: $82
- Around Greece in 5 Dishes: Dinner, Theater & Music: $82
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Freeport
For Freeport, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Around Town/Bahamian Cooking Experience: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Athens €36Freeport €36
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
- ''Full-Day Tour of Delphi-Byzantine Monastery of Hosios Loukas'': $295
- "Athens Highlights Tour : Acropolis, Acropolis Museum and more.": $171
- "Athens Night Experience - 4Hours": $163
- "Athens in a Day: A Full-Day Tour of the City’s Top Highlights": $249
- "Delphi Full-Day Tour: Ancient Oracle and the Heart of the Earth": $295
- "Discover Argolis: All-Day Tour to Nafplio,Mycenae & Epidaurus": $295
- "Private City Tour of Athens": $171
- "Spetses in a Day from Athens : A Cosmopolitan Island Experience”: $295
- "St. Paul’s Church & Greek Olive Oil Experience”: $194
- 1 Day Parnitha Athens Private Hiking Tour with Hotel Pickup: $172
- 2 Day Tour To The Best Places Of Peloponnese: $286
- 2 Days Private Tour at Delphi and Meteora: $246
Typical Entertainment Prices in Freeport
For Freeport, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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10 Dive Package€266
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4 Hr. Kayak Tour€62
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip€67
Tours and Activities in Freeport
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Freeport.
- Bahamas Sea Scooter Snorkeling Adventure: $120
- Clear Kayak Tour: $120
- Coopers Castle and Port Lucaya Marketplace Tour: $60
- East End Private Day Trip Experience Tour: $270
- Eleuthera Adventure: Swings, Pigs, and Reefs: $600
- Freeport Shore Excursion: Garden of the Groves and City Tour: $127
- Freeport Shore Excursion: Garden of the Groves and City Tour: $124
- Grand Bahama Culture, History & Local Flavors Tour: $280
- Junkanoo Adventure with Bahamian Cuisine Tasting: $850
- Grand Bahama Foodie Tour: $150
- Jet Ski Tour Freeport for 2 Persons @CreativeEcoAdventures: $242
- Junkanoo Village Beach Club (3) Rum Punch Experience: $55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAthens €23Freeport €27
Sample the Local Flavors in Athens
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
- The Original Athens Pub Crawl: $14
- Polykala Distillery: 128 years of history & liqueur tasting.: $16
- The NightCrawlers | Athens Bar Hopping | Pub Crawl: $22
- Experience Ouzo Tasting at Athens Oldest Distillery: $27
- Athens Exclusive Hellenic Wine Tasting Experience at Brettos: $36
- Greek Wine Tasting and Pairing in Chalandri: $46
- Athens Small Group Wine Tasting with a Sommelier: $51
- Greek Wine Tasting with Acropolis view: $56
- Best rated Acropolis Wine Tasting: $56
- Athens bar crawl: $57
- Athens Greek Wine Tasting with Sommelier and City Views: $62
- Greek food and wine tasting: $68
Sample the Local Flavors in Freeport
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Freeport:
- Brewery & Taste with Beach & Shop at Largest Market on Freeport 4-hrs: $85
- Grand Bahama Brewery and Distillery Tour: $150
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Freeport, we can see that Freeport is more expensive. And not only is Athens much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Athens is in Europe and Freeport is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Athens would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Athens and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Freeport would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Freeport than you might in Athens.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Athens Expensive? and Is Freeport Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Athens or Freeport?
Athens has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Freeport. When comparing the sizes of Athens and Freeport, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.