Which place is cheaper, Nassau or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut or Nassau?
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 Beirut and Nassau. 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: Beirut or Nassau?
Beirut
Some travelers are seeking the hustle, bustle and posh atmosphere that only comes from a big city. Those travelers should have Beirut, Lebanon at the top of their list. The capital city is jam packed with 2.1 million people that are constantly on the go. As the commercial and financial hub of Lebanon, this city is fast-paced, fashion conscious and always ready for a night on the town.
Nassau
There are few vacation destinations more famous than the Bahamian city of Nassau. This capital city is full of laid back locals, relaxed tourists and the iconic pastel pink government houses.
As the largest city in the Bahamas, Nassau can hold plenty of people. Not only are there hundreds of tourists on any given day, the city is also home to 260,000 people – that is 80 percent of the Bahamas' total population.
Founded around 1650, Nassau's location made it a great spot on the trade route. So great, in fact, that it also became a popular destination for pirates – including the infamous Blackbeard.
Pack light because it's going to be pretty steamy in Nassau. The climate is essentially identical to southern Florida. It is warm and humid all year with the occasional cold snap in the winter.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.26Nassau $189
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.26, while the average daily cost in Nassau is $189. 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 Beirut and Nassau in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Nassau $109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Nassau $218
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Nassau
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Nassau? 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: Beirut Hotel Prices and Nassau Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Nassau $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $10
- Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
- Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer: $13
- Beirut Airport one Way Private Transfer to the hotel: $15
- Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
- Private Transfer from Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport to Beirut: $46
- Hiking Day Trip to Chouwen Lake with Hotel Transfers: $86
- Beirut Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $201
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:
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Water Taxi$8.02
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Taxi to Cable Beach$25
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Taxi from Airport$30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:
- Transfer Service in Nassau Bahamas: $68
- Shared Shuttle Transfer to NAS Airport - Departure: $34
- Shared Shuttle Transfer from NAS Airport - Arrival: $34
- Roundtrip Airport Transfer- Lincoln Town Car: $225
- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $300
- Round Trip Private Airport To Hotel Transfer in Nassau: $150
- Private Transfer in Nassau: $45
- Private Transfer from Nassau International Airport to Nassau City : $150
- Private Transfer from Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau Hotel or Cruise Port : $125
- Private Transfer from Hotel to Airport Nassau, Bahamas: $150
- Private Roundtrip Sedan Airport Transfer to Downtown Nassau: $143
- Private Roundtrip Sedan Airport Transfer to Cable Beach: $143
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Nassau?
Prices for flights to both Nassau and Beirut 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 dayBeirut $0.71Nassau $53
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beirut
For Beirut, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Authentic Lebanese Virtual Cooking Class Live from Lebanon: $30
- Traveling Spoon Lebanese Mezze Private Online Cooking Class : $40
- Private, Traditional Lebanese Cooking Class with a Contemporary Twist: $72
- Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania's Family in Beirut: $100
- Private Lebanese Cooking Class in Beirut with Amal + Transfers: $142
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nassau
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nassau.
- Nassau Food Tour and Beach Break: $65
- Conch Salad Cooking Lesson and Tasting in Nassau: $80
- Sail Catamaran Sunset Dinner Cruise: $116
- Dinner and Dancing: $130
- Bahamian Cooking Class Lunch Experience by Tru Bahamian Food Tour: $140
- Island Food Tour: $140
- Gourmet dinner & sunset cruise on luxury catamaran: $375
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Nassau $37
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Uncover Beirut's Divided Past: In-App Audio Tour: $11
- Discovering Lebanon: Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos Tour: $15
- Small Group Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harisa & Byblos with Hotel pickup: $15
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $25
- City Sightseeing Beirut Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $25
- Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $34
- Private Tour - Explore Anjar Lebanon: $35
- Beirut Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $35
- Beirut Full Day Walking Tour: $41
- Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $48
- From Jeita, Harissa, and Byblos Tour: $50
- Full-Day Private Tour to Sidon, Tyre and Maghdouche: $50
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Nassau are as follows:
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Jet Ski$50
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4 Hr Kayak Tour$70
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip$75
Tours and Activities in Nassau
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nassau are as follows:
- Bahamas Adventure: Pigs, Reef, Turtles, and Beach with Lunch: $299
- 3 Hour Island Tour: Swimming with Pigs, Turtles, and Snorkeling: $250
- 3-Hour Buggy Tour of New Providence (Inclusive of water & local deserts): $250
- 30 Minutes Jet Car Adventure in Bahamas: $260
- ATV Half Day City Tour in Guided Tour With Free Samples: $250
- ATV Island Tour with Beach Break, Lunch, and Pick-up/Drop-off: $199
- ATV tours by RSR: $230
- All New Weekend Tour with Seafood Snack Portuguese & Spanish : $7.00
- Atlantis Bridge Speed Boat Adventure: $100
- Atlantis Speed Boat Tours: $81
- Bahama Bonanza Cultural Tour: $80
- Bahamas Cabbage Beach Parasailing Adventure: $100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Nassau $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut
Also in Beirut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour at Chateau Musar and Ixsir : $50
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $56
- Uncorking Splendor: A Journey Through Private Wine Tasting Tours: $60
- Budget Wine Tasting Tour at the Bekaa Valley Wineries: $60
- Full-Day Private Wine Tour in Bekaa Valley with Tasting : $60
- Wine Tasting and Culture : $69
- Wine Tasting and Hiking in the Cedars forest : $69
- From Full Day Wine Tasting in the Bekaa Valley Tour: $90
- Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour to Chateau Musar and Ixsir Winery: $100
- Full-Day Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour from Beirut: $103
- Private tour to Jeita Grotto with Wine Tasting in Faqra Ruins: $110
Typical Alcohol Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Nassau are as follows:
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Cocktail$6.52
Sample the Local Flavors in Nassau
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Nassau:
- Rum Runners Pub Crawl: $140
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Nassau, we can see that Nassau is more expensive. And not only is Beirut much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Beirut is in Middle East and Nassau 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 Beirut would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Beirut 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 Nassau would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nassau than you might in Beirut.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Beirut Expensive? and Is Nassau Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Nassau?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Nassau. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Nassau, 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.
When is the best time to visit Beirut or Nassau?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Beirut or Nassau in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Nassau. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Nassau. Beirut usually gets less rain in July than Nassau. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beirut this time of the year. In the summer, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Nassau. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 273 hours of full sun.
In July, Beirut is generally around the same temperature as Nassau. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 27°C (81°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Nassau 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Nassau in the Autumn?
Both Nassau and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Nassau. In October, Beirut usually receives less rain than Nassau. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
It's quite sunny in Nassau. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Nassau during autumn. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 223 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Beirut is around the same temperature as Nassau in the autumn. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Nassau fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Nassau 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Nassau in the Winter?
Both Nassau and Beirut during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Beirut because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually gets more rain in January than Nassau. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Beirut often gets less sunshine than Nassau. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 220 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Beirut is much colder than Nassau. Typically, the winter temperatures in Beirut in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Nassau averages at about 21°C (70°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Nassau 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Nassau in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Nassau. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Beirut usually receives around the same amount of rain as Nassau. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nassau this time of the year. In Beirut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beirut usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during spring. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 276 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Beirut is generally cooler than Nassau. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 17°C (63°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Nassau 23°C (74°F)
Typical Weather for Nassau and Beirut
| Beirut | Nassau | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
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