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

Should you visit Freeport or Bogota?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Freeport and Bogota can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Freeport or Bogota?

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.

Bogota

Sprawling across a high altitude in the Columbian Andes region, Bogota is the capital city of Columbia. It is a mix of the old and new with century-old plazas and churches shadowed by towering skyscrapers, museums representing the history, art, and culture of the region, as well as a mix of distinct neighborhoods from quaint and historic to trendy and contemporary.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Colombia, and The Best Adventure Tours to Colombia.


Which place is cheaper, Bogota or Freeport?

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 Freeport is $290, while the average daily cost in Bogota is $61. 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 Freeport and Bogota in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Freeport $141
    Bogota $26
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Freeport $282
    Bogota $52
Compare Hotels in Freeport and Bogota

Looking for a hotel in Freeport or Bogota? 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 Freeport


Hotels in Bogota


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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: Freeport Hotel Prices and Bogota Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Freeport $59
    Bogota $8.57

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Freeport

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

  • Shared Round Trip Limousine Transfer : $150
  • Roundtrip Airport Transfers Grand Lucayan Resort Freeport: $30
  • Round-trip Airport Transfers to Castaway Resorts, Freeport: $30
  • Round-Trip Airport Transfer Viva Club Fortuna Freeport: $30
  • Round-Trip Airport Transfer Between Freeport Airport and Pelican Bay Resort : $30
  • Private Transfer from Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Freeport Port: $68
  • Private Transfer from Freeport Port to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO): $68
  • Private Transfer from FPO to Old Bahama Bay resort : $255
  • Private Transfer from FPO to Freeport hotels or resorts: $183
  • Private One way Airport Transfer in Freeport : $180
  • Old Bahama Bay to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) - Private Transfer: $78
  • Luxury SUV Transfer from Airport, cruise port, Celebration Key : $133

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bogota

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:


  • Taxi from Airport
    $7.39
  • Taxi Ride
    $0.38
  • 2 Bus Passes
    $0.87

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bogota

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

  • Private Salt Cathedral and Nemocón Salt Mines + In & out Transfer + (8 hours): $242
  • Layover Bogotá Private Tour + Transfer in & Out (4 Hrs.) : $179
  • Private Visit to Zipaquira's Town & Salt Cathedral + In&Out Transfer + (6 hours): $176
  • Bogota to or from Villavicencio Private Transfer: $94
  • Private Bogota Airport drop-off Transfer: $59
  • Private Arrival Transfer : From Airport to Bogotá Hotels : $36
  • Bogota Airport (BOG) to Bogota - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $36
  • Salt Cathedral & Lake Guatavita: Private Transfer from Bogota: $34
  • El Dorado Airport Transfer: Direct to Your Hotel or Accommodation: $30
  • Private Transfer DE Bogota Airport: $30
  • Private One Way Transfer: Bogota Airport (BOG) from/to Bogota: $30
  • Private Transfer from El Dorado Airport to Bogota Hotels: $26

Is it cheaper to fly into Freeport or Bogota?

Prices for flights to both Bogota and Freeport 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
    Freeport $110
    Bogota $23

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: $175

Typical Food Prices in Bogota

For Bogota, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Breakfast
    $1.54
  • Hot Dog
    $0.90

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bogota

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

  • Viejo Bogota Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $49
  • PALOQUEMAO MARKET FOOD TOUR. EXOTIC FRUIT. LOCAL SNACKS. /Min 2 pax: $55
  • Food Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $60
  • Flavors of Colombia: Chapinero Street Food Tour: $73
  • Food Tour in Historic Downtown with a Food Scholar and Tastings: $75
  • Colombian Cooking Class in Bogota with a Local Chef: $102
  • Tropical Abundance: Interactive Cooking Class in Bogota: $176
  • Bogotá Food Tour. Exotic Fruits and local Cuisine.: $180
  • Gastronomic Tour and Cooking Workshop: $213

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Freeport $40
    Bogota $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Freeport

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


  • 10 Dive Package
    $299
  • 4 Hr. Kayak Tour
    $70
  • 1/2 Day Snorkel Trip
    $75

Tours and Activities in Freeport

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

  • Jet Ski Tour: Explore the Bahamas Coastlines -90 minutes: $206
  • Swim with the Pigs Freeport @Creative Eco Adventures: $72
  • Bahamas Sea Scooter Snorkeling Adventure: $120
  • Clear Kayak Tour: $120
  • CocoNutz Cruisers Electric Bicycle Tour: $123
  • 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
  • Go Kart Adventure Caves Pirates Beaches: $109
  • Grand Bahama Catamaran Sunset Cruise with Drinks and Snacks: $89

Typical Entertainment Prices in Bogota

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bogota's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Beer
    $1.28

Tours and Activities in Bogota

For Bogota, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Bogota Private Tour with Monserrate, Museums, Food & Tasting Cafe: $43
  • Bogota Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Private Tour + Lunch: $69
  • Lake Guatavitá Private Day Tour: $243
  • Salt Cathedral Zipaquira - Group tour and daily departure: $79
  • *Private tour* to Guatavita sacred lagoon + Nemocon salt mine: $168
  • 3-Hour Walking Tour and Musical Picnic in the Heart of Ibague: $23
  • 3h 30 -Hour StopOver—Walking Tour: Bogota Historical Center: $54
  • 4-hour Comprehensive Private Emerald Tour in Bogota: $59
  • 5 hour Bogotá City & Monserrate Hill Tour: $138
  • All-inclusive Monserrate experience : $69
  • Armed Conflict and Violence Tour in Bogotá, Colombia: $12
  • Basic City Tour: $200

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Freeport $30
    Bogota $13

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

Sample the Local Flavors in Bogota

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bogota:

  • Thursday Bar Crawl in Bogotá, Colombia: $25
  • Saturday Night Bar Crawl in Bogotá, Colombia: $25


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

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


Which is Bigger, Freeport or Bogota?

Bogota has a larger population, and is about 260 times larger than the population of Freeport. When comparing the sizes of Freeport and Bogota, 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.