Which place is cheaper, Nassau or Birmingham?
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 Birmingham or Nassau?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Birmingham and Nassau can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Birmingham or Nassau?
Birmingham
Birmingham, England, is often known as Britain's second-largest city. It is located in the western Midlands of England. Birmingham is nearly in the center of England, so almost all rail and motorways cross here. The city gained popularity and status during the industrial revolution and is still one of the main cities for industrial production and power, ranging from electricity to metal. Because of its importance as an industrial hub, it is one of the most populated cities in England. In more recent years, Birmingham has done a lot to add to the overall cultural scene of the city with the addition of museums and art.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to United Kingdom, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in United Kingdom, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBirmingham £161Nassau £169
The average daily cost (per person) in Birmingham is £161, while the average daily cost in Nassau is £169. 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 Birmingham and Nassau in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBirmingham £66Nassau £80
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBirmingham £132Nassau £160
Compare Hotels in Birmingham and Nassau
Looking for a hotel in Birmingham 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: Birmingham Hotel Prices and Nassau Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Birmingham £25Nassau £24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Birmingham
Also for Birmingham, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Birmingham Airport : Bus transferring to/from Birmingham: $7.37
- Manchester Airport : Bus transferring to/from Birmingham: $11
- Birmingham Airport : Bus transferring to/from Oxford: $17
- Private Birmingham Arrival Transfer - Airport to Hotel / Accommodation: $64
- Arrival Private Transfers from Airport BHX to Birmingham in Business Car: $69
- Birmingham to Birmingham Airport BHX - Departure Private Transfer: $71
- Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Birmingham - Arrival Private Transfer: $71
- Birmingham Private Transfer from Birmingham Airport to City centre: $123
- Birmingham Private Transfer from Birmingham city centre to Birmingham Airport: $125
- Birmingham Airport(BHX) to Towcester -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $297
- UK: Birmingham Transfers to Heathrow Airport: $369
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:
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Water Taxi£5.95
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Taxi to Cable Beach£19
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Taxi from Airport£22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:
- Nassau Roundtrip Airport Transfer to Paradise Island: $360
- Nassau Roundtrip Transfer by Limousine to Paradise Island: $335
- Round Trip Airport to/from Hotel Private Transfers: $301
- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $300
- Luxury Airport Transfer in Nassau – VIP Mercedes Sprinter Service: $250
- Private Bahamian Baking Class and Transfers with Chef Gabbi: $210
- Private SUV One way Airport Transfer/Grocery & Liquor stop included: $200
- Airport Transfer: $190
- Private Roundtrip Sedan Airport Transfer to Eastern District: $185
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau hotels -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $164
- One-Way Private Airport to Hotel Transfer Service: $162
- Private Roundtrip Sedan Airport Transfer to Downtown Nassau: $159
Is it cheaper to fly into Birmingham or Nassau?
Prices for flights to both Nassau and Birmingham 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 dayBirmingham £66Nassau £67
Typical Food Prices in Birmingham
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Birmingham:
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Two Subs at Birmingham Bus Station£5.58
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Birmingham
For Birmingham, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Self Guided Half Day Food Tour in Birmingham: $93
- Delicious Healthy Cooking Classes: $121
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nassau
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nassau.
- Conch Salad Cooking Lesson and Tasting in Nassau: $80
- Sunset Dinner Cruise: $119
- Nassau Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
- Dinner and Dancing: $130
- All Inclusive Sunset Dinner Cruise in Nassau Bahamas: $138
- Experience Breakfast,Lunch or Dinner in the sky of Nassau Bahamas: $176
- NEW! Authentic Bahamian Cooking and Cocktails with Transfers: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Birmingham £48Nassau £27
Tours and Activities in Birmingham
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Birmingham.
- Birmingham Self-Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Birmingham Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.34
- Birmingham Bricks and Canals Self Guided Tour with App: $6.99
- On the Origins of Charles Darwin: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Shrewsbury: $6.99
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Walsall by Operation City Quest: $11
- The Birmingham Rock and Metal Self-Guided Walking Tour: $12
- Birmingham’s Underground Heritage: A Self-Guided Cemetery Tour: $12
- Birmingham Private Self-Guided Walking Tour: $13
- Winterbourne House and Garden Admission Ticket: $14
- Skip the Line: House and Garden Admission Ticket: $14
- Birmingham History Tour: $16
- Birmingham Walking Tour: Migration Stories from the Stratford Road: $16
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£37
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4 Hr Kayak Tour£52
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip£56
Tours and Activities in Nassau
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nassau are as follows:
- 1.5 Hour Bahamas Special City Tour and Nassau City Tour Package: $250
- 2 Hours Sip and Snorkeling Experience in Bahamas: $150
- 3 Islands Tour, Swim with Pigs, Turtles, Snorkelling & lunch: $175
- 3-Hour ATV Tour of New Providence (Inclusive of water & local deserts): $190
- 4-Island Tour Swimming Pigs, turtles, snorkeling , rose island,: $175
- ATV Guided Historical Site Tours Nassau: $158
- ATV Half Day City Tour in Guided Tour With Free Samples: $200
- ATV Tour of Nassau (Drive Your Own ATV-Driver 21yr+ with license): $119
- Atlantis Bridge Speed Boat Adventure: $90
- Atv Guided Tours Nassau Bahamas: $250
- Audio Driving Tour Around St. Simons Island: $9.99
- Bahamas Adventure: Pigs, Reef, Turtles, and Beach with Lunch: $299
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBirmingham £11Nassau £14
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£4.83
Sample the Local Flavors in Nassau
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Nassau:
- Bottle Your Own at John Watling's Distillery: $20
- Bahamian Mixology Experience at John Watling Distillery: $80
- Rum Tasting Experience at John Watling's Distillery: $80
- Mixology Experience at John Watling's Distillery: $80
- Rum Tasting Experience at John Watling's Distillery: $80
When comparing the travel costs between Birmingham and Nassau, we can see that Nassau is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Birmingham is in Europe and Nassau is in Caribbean Islands, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Birmingham Expensive? and Is Nassau Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Birmingham or Nassau?
Birmingham has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Nassau. When comparing the sizes of Birmingham 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 Birmingham or Nassau?
Birmingham has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Nassau experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Birmingham or Nassau in the Summer?
Both Nassau and Birmingham during the summer are popular places to visit. The music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Birmingham this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round.
Birmingham is much colder than Nassau in the summer. The daily temperature in Birmingham averages around 17°C (63°F) in July, and Nassau fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Birmingham often gets less sunshine than Nassau. Birmingham gets 196 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 273 hours of full sun.
Nassau gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Birmingham usually gets less rain in July than Nassau. Birmingham gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBirmingham 17°C (63°F)Nassau 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Birmingham or Nassau in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Birmingham and Nassau. Many travelers come to Birmingham for the shopping scene and the music scene. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Birmingham is much colder than Nassau. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Birmingham in October average around 11°C (52°F), and Nassau averages at about 26°C (79°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nassau this time of the year. Birmingham usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during autumn. Birmingham gets 103 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 223 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Nassau receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Birmingham usually receives less rain than Nassau. Birmingham gets 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBirmingham 11°C (52°F)Nassau 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Birmingham or Nassau in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Birmingham as well as Nassau. Many visitors come to Birmingham in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year.
Birmingham can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Birmingham is generally much colder than Nassau. Daily temperatures in Birmingham average around 3°C (38°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. In the winter, Birmingham often gets less sunshine than Nassau. Birmingham gets 58 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 220 hours of full sun.
Birmingham usually gets more rain in January than Nassau. Birmingham gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBirmingham 3°C (38°F)Nassau 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Birmingham or Nassau in the Spring?
Both Nassau and Birmingham are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Birmingham is much colder than Nassau in the spring. The daily temperature in Birmingham averages around 9°C (48°F) in April, and Nassau fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
It's quite sunny in Nassau. Birmingham usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during spring. Birmingham gets 136 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 276 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Birmingham usually receives less rain than Nassau. Birmingham gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBirmingham 9°C (48°F)Nassau 23°C (74°F)
Typical Weather for Nassau and Birmingham
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (40°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (48°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| May | 12°C (53°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (40°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
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