A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Dubrovnik vs. Freeport for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Dubrovnik or Freeport?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Dubrovnik or Freeport? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Dubrovnik or Freeport?

Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic", is a beautiful walled city in southern Croatia that sits on the edge of the Adriatic Sea. It's a small city, with only about 40,000 residents, but it's become one of the most significant tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The city was historically built on maritime trade, which is not surprising given its location near major Italian and Greek ports such as Venice, Bari, Corfu, and Trieste. It was a center of language and literature and was the home of many important poets, playwrights, painters, and scientists during the 15th and 16th centuries. Today its economy is dependent on tourism and it is one of the most popular destinations in the region. People visit the city for its impressive history, beautiful setting, great weather, and interesting architecture.

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 2-Week Tours from Split, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Croatia, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas.


Which place is cheaper, Freeport or Dubrovnik?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Dubrovnik is €158, while the average daily cost in Freeport is €249. 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 Dubrovnik and Freeport in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Dubrovnik 65
    Freeport 121
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Dubrovnik 130
    Freeport 242
Compare Hotels in Dubrovnik and Freeport

Looking for a hotel in Dubrovnik 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.

Hotels in Dubrovnik


Hotels in Freeport


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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: Dubrovnik Hotel Prices and Freeport Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Dubrovnik 22
    Freeport 50
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubrovnik

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubrovnik:


  • Bus Around Town
    1.43

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubrovnik

Also for Dubrovnik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Zagreb to VIP Transfer with Your Choice of Tours: $846
  • Split: TO Dubrovnik Private Transfer with Stop in Ston: $467
  • Budva to Dubrovnik one way transfer: $460
  • Private Transfer from Mostar to Dubrovnik: $362
  • Private transfer from Kotor to Dubrovnik city: $303
  • Private transfer from Tivat to Dubrovnik city: $303
  • From Split: Private Transfer to Dubrovnik with Sightseeing: $298
  • Private Transfer from Dubrovnik to Trogir with 2h of Sightseeing, local driver: $295
  • Private Transfer from Split to Dubrovnik: $292
  • Transfer Dubrovnik to Split with Sightseeing in Ston Town: $290
  • Airport Transfer Dubrovnik to Herceg Novi / Portonovi: $283
  • Airport Transfer Dubrovnik Town to Herceg Novi / Portonovi: $271

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: $252
  • Private Transfer from FPO to Freeport hotels or resorts: $180
  • Private One way Airport Transfer in Freeport: $180
  • Grand Bahama Airport(FPO) to Freeport -RoundTrip Private Transfer: $153
  • Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Old Bahama Bay -Round-Trip Transfer: $153
  • Shared Round Trip Limousine Transfer: $150
  • Luxury SUV Transfer from Airport, cruise port, Celebration Key: $133
  • Old Bahama Bay to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) - Private Transfer: $77
  • Freeport to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) Departure Private Transfer: $77
  • Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Old Bahama Bay - Private Transfer: $77
  • Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Freeport - Arrival Private Transfer: $77
  • Private Transfer from Freeport Port to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO): $67

Is it cheaper to fly into Dubrovnik or Freeport?

Prices for flights to both Freeport and Dubrovnik 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Dubrovnik 75
    Freeport 94
Typical Food Prices in Dubrovnik

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubrovnik:


  • Seafood Dinner (for 2)
    29

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubrovnik

For Dubrovnik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Gastro Dinner and Cruise around Dubrovnik Old Town: $92
  • Sunset Dubrovnik & Dinner At St Jacob Beach: $100
  • Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $129
  • Dinner in the Sky Dubrovnik - Dine 50m Above Ground: $138
  • Old Town Dubrovnik Food Tour of 10+ Authentic Croatian Tastings: $140
  • Croatian Traditional Cuisine: Peka Cooking Lesson: $159
  • Dinner with Signature – A 5-Course Authentic Experience: $159
  • Dubrovnik Sunset Cruise with dinner on board: $162
  • Dubrovnik Old Town Food Tour: Small-Group Experience: $165
  • Cooking Classes Traditional Meals of Konavle region: $204
  • Blue Cave, Elaphiti Islands, Wine Tasting and Cooking Experience: $258
  • Traditional Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside: $283

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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Dubrovnik 15
    Freeport 34
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubrovnik

For Dubrovnik, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Boat to Lokrum Island (for 2)
    13
  • Dubrovnik City Wall Tour (for 2)
    53
  • Dubrovnik Cable Car (for 2)
    45

Tours and Activities in Dubrovnik

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubrovnik.

  • 'Game of Thrones' Walking Tour in Dubrovnik: $84
  • 'Pomalo' Guided Sea Kayaking Tour in Cavtat: $47
  • 'Pomalo' Sunset Guided Kayak Tour in Cavtat: $47
  • 1 Hour Sightseeing Tour in Dubrovnik: $113
  • 2 Hours Private Dubrovnik City Walls Walking Tour: $163
  • 2 hrs Guided Tour to CAVTAT a Small Place for Great Art: $59
  • 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour in Mlini: $59
  • 3-Hour Dubrovnik Countryside ATV/Quad Safari Adventure Tour: $130
  • 4 Hours Caves, Snorkeling and Swimming Tour in Dubrovnik: $92
  • ATV Dubrovnik Safari Tour: Mt Srd & Traditional Villages: $124
  • Adults Only Sunset Cruise in Dubrovnik on a 16th-Century Karaka: $60
  • Adventure Dalmatia - Sunset Sea Kayaking & Snorkelling Dubrovnik: $41

Typical Entertainment Prices in Freeport

For Freeport, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • 10 Dive Package
    256
  • 4 Hr. Kayak Tour
    60
  • 1/2 Day Snorkel Trip
    64

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: $126
  • Grand Bahama Culture, History & Local Flavors Tour: $280
  • Junkanoo Adventure with Bahamian Cuisine Tasting: $850
  • Grand Bahama Catamaran Sunset Cruise with Drinks and Snacks: $89
  • Grand Bahama Foodie Tour: $120
  • Jet Ski Tour Freeport for 2 Persons @CreativeEcoAdventures: $242

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Dubrovnik 16
    Freeport 26

Sample the Local Flavors in Dubrovnik

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubrovnik:

  • Dubrovnik Sunset Tour with Wine Tasting: $41
  • Panoramic Dubrovnik Tour Golden Hour Sunset and Wine Tasting: $46
  • Private Scenic Sunset Tour & Premium Wine Tasting Above Dubrovnik: $52
  • Wine Tasting in Konavle, Near Dubrovnik & Cavtat – Join Us!: $53
  • Columbo Pub Crawl Dubrovnik: $71
  • Ston and Korcula Island Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $81
  • Day Tour of Korcula Island from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $81
  • Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting: $92
  • Konavle Valley Wine Tour from Dubrovnik -Train Ride &Wine Tasting: $94
  • Sunset wine tasting in vineyard: $94
  • Konavle Valley Wine Tasting from Dubrovnik with Light Lunch: $112
  • Full Day Korcula and Peljesac Wine Tasting Tour in Dubrovnik: $116

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: $120


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dubrovnik and Freeport, we can see that Freeport is more expensive. And not only is Dubrovnik much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Dubrovnik Expensive? and Is Freeport Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Dubrovnik or Freeport?

Dubrovnik has a larger population, and is about 6% larger than the population of Freeport. When comparing the sizes of Dubrovnik 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.