Which place is cheaper, Nassau or Florence?
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 Florence or Nassau?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Florence or Nassau, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Florence or Nassau?
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
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 Luxury Tours to Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Italy, 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 dayFlorence €180Nassau €193
The average daily cost (per person) in Florence is €180, while the average daily cost in Nassau is €193. 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 Florence and Nassau in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFlorence €87Nassau €92
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorence €174Nassau €184
Compare Hotels in Florence and Nassau
Looking for a hotel in Florence 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: Florence Hotel Prices and Nassau Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Florence €22Nassau €28
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€25
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In City Parking (Full Day)€30
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Bus Pass (Full Day)€5.00
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Bus From Airport€5.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Florence Airport Private Departure Transfer: $53
- Private Transfer from SMN Train Station to Florence: $56
- From La Spezia: Round-trip Transfer to Florence & Accademia: $57
- Transfer from Florence City Center to Peretola Airport (FLR): $70
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Florence hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $76
- Transfer: Peretola Airport (FLR) to Florence City Center: $88
- Private Transfer from Firenze (FLR) Airport to Campi Bisenzio: $105
- Florence Private Transfer from or to Florence Airport, Train Station and Hotel: $111
- Arrival Transfer Florence Station SMN to Florence by Sedan or Van: $112
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Florence (hotel OR airport pick-up): $118
- PRIVATE TRANSFER: Florence to Siena with private Minivan: $120
- Peretola FLR Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $122
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:
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Water Taxi€6.80
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Taxi to Cable Beach€21
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Taxi from Airport€26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:
- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $300
- Round Trip Airport to/from Hotel Private Transfers: $275
- Nassau, Bahamas Private Airport Transfers: $220
- Private Bahamian Baking Class and Transfers with Chef Gabbi: $210
- Private Roundtrip Minivan Airport Transfer to Palm Cay: $200
- Private Roundtrip Minibus Transfer to Cable Beach: $200
- Private SUV One way Airport Transfer/Grocery & Liquor stop included : $200
- Private Roundtrip Sedan Airport Transfer to Palm Cay: $190
- Atlantis Private Luxury Roundtrip Airport Transfer: $190
- Private Roundtrip Minivan Airport Transfer: $180
- Round Trip Private Airport To Hotel Transfer in Nassau: $175
- S U V Private Transfer, Hyatt, SLS, Rosewood ,Sandals , ATLANTIS : $170
Is it cheaper to fly into Florence or Nassau?
Prices for flights to both Nassau and Florence 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 dayFlorence €62Nassau €77
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich€6.50
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Florence Old City Street Food Tour and Guided Sightseeing: $35
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Food Tour of Traditional Eateries and Wine Pairings: $36
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours : $46
- Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence: $48
- Florence Street Food Tour and sightseeing with Central Market: $51
- Florence's Food Tour with Authentic Local Tastigs and Sightseeing: $51
- Florence Street Food Tour with Walking Sightseeing and Local Guide: $51
- Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $53
- Hands-On Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class: $53
- Cooking Class in Florence Pasta & Tiramisu Making Unlimited Wine: $54
- Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $57
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
- Savor Old Nassau Dining Stroll by Tru Bahamian Food Tours: $116
- Nassau Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
- Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
- Dinner and Dancing: $130
- Authentic Bahamian Cooking Class: $135
- All Inclusive Sunset Dinner Cruise in Nassau Bahamas: $138
- Bahamian Cooking Class Lunch Experience by Tru Bahamian Food Tour: $140
- Saturday Bahamian Cooking Class in Downtown Nassau: $149
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Florence €30Nassau €31
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi€11
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi€4.00
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Firenze Card (for Two)€100
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)€20
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee€6.00
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee€7.00
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- Florence Free Walking Tour With Local Guide: $2.16
- The Best tour in Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER: $3.59
- Florence Walking Tour: $3.59
- Sunset Walking Tour: $3.61
- Private Tour to the Laboratory of Artistic Ceramics in Tuscany: $3.61
- Florence Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.20
- AudioZoom into A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
- Florence Medici Quest: Self-Guided Conspiracy Adventure: $7.20
- Self-Guided Walking Tour of Florence with Audio and Quizzes: $8.42
- Florence Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Florence Self Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Leonardo Da Vinci Museum Entrance Ticket: $13
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€43
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4 Hr Kayak Tour€60
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip€64
Tours and Activities in Nassau
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nassau are as follows:
- 3 Hour Smart Eco Segway Adventure in Nassau: $99
- 4-Island Tour Swimming Pigs, turtles, snorkeling , rose island, : $180
- Bahamas Adventure: Pigs, Reef, Turtles, and Beach with Lunch: $299
- Bahamas Funtastic Party Bus Tours: $99
- Discover Nassau by Land and Sea Tour: $109
- Fun Atv tour in Nassau with Lunch: Drivers must be 25 years old: $149
- Group City Tour and Beach Experience from Cruise Port: $40
- Sail & Snorkel Adventure with 1 Hr. Open Bar: $120
- 3 Islands Boat Adventure: Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling And Turtles: $149
- 3 V's Guided Scooter or ATV Tour in Nassau: $250
- 3-Hour ATV Tour of New Providence (Inclusive of water & local deserts): $190
- 3-Hour Buggy Tour of New Providence (Inclusive of water & local deserts): $250
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFlorence €18Nassau €16
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti€4.20
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Bottle of Wine€7.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $18
- Winery tour and wine tasting of organic Chianti wines and extra virgin oil: $24
- Wine Tasting Activity at Chianti Rufina: $25
- Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $27
- Wine Tasting Experience near Florence: $30
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $36
- Private Wine Tasting Experience in the heart of Tuscany: $36
- Wine Tasting in an Authentic Tuscan Cellar in Radda in Chianti: $38
- Montefioralle Winery - Tour and Wine Tasting in Chianti: $42
- Chianti Half Day Wine Tour from Florence: $42
- Wine Tasting of Brunello with Tuscan Cold Cuts and Cheese: $47
- Winery tour & wine tasting in Montalcino: $48
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€5.53
When comparing the travel costs between Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence Expensive? and Is Nassau Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Florence or Nassau?
Florence has a larger population, and is about 63% larger than the population of Nassau. When comparing the sizes of Florence 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 Florence or Nassau?
Florence 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 Florence or Nassau in the Summer?
Both Nassau and Florence during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Florence because of the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round.
In July, Florence is generally cooler than Nassau. Daily temperatures in Florence average around 25°C (77°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Florence. In the summer, Florence often gets more sunshine than Nassau. Florence gets 316 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. Florence usually gets less rain in July than Nassau. Florence gets 31 mm (1.2 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 JulyFlorence 25°C (77°F)Nassau 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Florence or Nassau in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Florence and Nassau. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Florence this time of year. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Florence is much colder than Nassau in the autumn. The daily temperature in Florence averages around 16°C (61°F) in October, and Nassau fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nassau this time of the year. Florence usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during autumn. Florence gets 177 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, Florence usually receives less rain than Nassau. Florence gets 96 mm (3.8 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 OctoberFlorence 16°C (61°F)Nassau 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Florence or Nassau in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Florence as well as Nassau. Many travelers come to Florence for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year.
In the winter, Florence is much colder than Nassau. Typically, the winter temperatures in Florence in January average around 7°C (45°F), and Nassau averages at about 21°C (70°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. In the winter, Florence often gets less sunshine than Nassau. Florence gets 105 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 220 hours of full sun.
Florence usually gets more rain in January than Nassau. Florence gets 63 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 JanuaryFlorence 7°C (45°F)Nassau 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Florence or Nassau in the Spring?
Both Nassau and Florence are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Florence in the spring for the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Florence is generally much colder than Nassau. Daily temperatures in Florence average around 14°C (57°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
It's quite sunny in Nassau. Florence usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during spring. Florence gets 192 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 276 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Florence usually receives more rain than Nassau. Florence gets 78 mm (3.1 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 AprilFlorence 14°C (57°F)Nassau 23°C (74°F)
Typical Weather for Nassau and Florence
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
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