Which place is cheaper, Cabo San Lucas or Freeport?
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 Freeport or Cabo San Lucas?
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 Cabo San Lucas 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 Cabo San Lucas?
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.
Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas ("Cabo") is on the far southern end of the Baja Peninsula. It has countless resorts and activities for visitors. There are world class golf courses, fine dining options, and five star resorts. Prior to the 1980s, Cabo was a quiet fishing village but with the construction of a nearby airport in 1977, the city rapidly grew into one of Mexico's most popular resort vacation spots. Today, Cabo has one of the country's most vibrant nightlife scenes. It also has plenty of water sport activities, and a great beach scene.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Mexico, and The Best Historical Tours in Mexico.
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Freeport Prices
Bahamas PricesCabo San Lucas Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFreeport $291Cabo San Lucas $169
The average daily cost (per person) in Freeport is $291, while the average daily cost in Cabo San Lucas 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 Freeport and Cabo San Lucas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFreeport $141Cabo San Lucas $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFreeport $282Cabo San Lucas $122
Compare Hotels in Freeport and Cabo San Lucas
Looking for a hotel in Freeport or Cabo San Lucas? 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: Freeport Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Freeport $59Cabo San Lucas $27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Freeport
Also for Freeport, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Freeport to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) Departure Private Transfer: $77
- Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Freeport - Arrival Private Transfer: $77
- Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Old Bahama Bay - Private Transfer: $77
- Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Old Bahama Bay -Round-Trip Transfer: $153
- Grand Bahama Airport(FPO) to Freeport -RoundTrip Private Transfer: $153
- Luxury SUV Transfer from Airport, cruise port, Celebration Key: $133
- Old Bahama Bay to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) - Private Transfer: $77
- Private One way Airport Transfer in Freeport: $180
- Private Transfer from FPO to Freeport hotels or resorts: $180
- Private Transfer from FPO to Old Bahama Bay resort: $252
- Private Transfer from Freeport Port to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO): $67
- Private Transfer from Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Freeport Port: $67
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cabo San Lucas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cabo San Lucas:
- Private Round Trip Transfer Los Cabos Airport to Cabo San Lucas: $300
- Los Cabos Luxury Private Tesla Transfer from Airport to the Pacifica Area: $293
- Transfer to Cabo San Lucas from Round Trip Airport: $286
- Cabo San Lucas Port to San Jose Del Cabo hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $282
- Los Cabos Airport Private Transfer via White SUV: $280
- Private Airport Transfers in Cielito Lindo: $280
- Private Airport Transfers in Los Cabos: $269
- Los Cabos Luxury Private Tesla Transfer from Airport to Cabo San Lucas Area: $261
- RoundTrip Transfers from LosCabos airport: $259
- Private Transfer from the Airport to Hotels in Los Cabos 1-10px: $255
- Private Los Cabos Airport to San Jose del Cabo Transfer: $250
- Private Airport Transfer to Los Cabos Hotels: $250
Is it cheaper to fly into Freeport or Cabo San Lucas?
Prices for flights to both Cabo San Lucas 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
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Food Meals for one dayFreeport $110Cabo San Lucas $84
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cabo San Lucas
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cabo San Lucas.
- Taste Tacos & Street Food Like a Local: Cabo San Lucas Food Tour: $64
- Mexican Cooking Class and Garden Tour in Cabo San Lucas: $75
- Seafood Galore, Los Cabos Food Tour: $80
- Small-Group Food Tour in Cabo San Lucas: $82
- Flavors of Authentic Mexican Food Tour: $84
- Sunset Fajita Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas: $89
- San Jose del Cabo Tacos and Food Tour: $89
- Private Mexican Cooking Class in Your Cabo San Lucas Villa or Condo: $90
- San José del Cabo for Meat Lovers Food Tour: $90
- Catch of the day dinner in your private villa/condo in Cabo or San Jose del Cabo: $90
- Sunset Mexican Dinner Cruise and Live Music in Cabo San Lucas: $95
- Parrillada dinner with a Private Chef in your villa/condo in Cabo or San Jose: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Freeport $40Cabo San Lucas $41
Typical Entertainment Prices in Freeport
For Freeport, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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10 Dive Package$300
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4 Hr. Kayak Tour$70
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip$75
Tours and Activities in Freeport
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Freeport.
- Junkanoo Village Beach Club Unlimited Rum Punch Experience: $55
- Rumbo Tour: $60
- Coopers Castle and Port Lucaya Marketplace Tour: $60
- Junkanoo Village Beach Club Experience: Lunch & Signature Drink: $70
- Swim with the Pigs Freeport @Creative Eco Adventures: $72
- Mamma Gal Native Experience: $80
- Mamma Gal Celeb-Key Native Exp. Shared Tour: $80
- Grand Bahama Catamaran Sunset Cruise with Drinks and Snacks: $89
- Mamma Gal East End Native Experience: $95
- Clear Kayak Tour: $120
- Bahamas Sea Scooter Snorkeling Adventure: $120
- Freeport Shore Excursion: Garden of the Groves and City Tour: $127
Tours and Activities in Cabo San Lucas
Here are a few actual costs in Cabo San Lucas for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- "Exclusive Cabo San Lucas Trimaran Experience with Snorkeling": $180
- 2 Hours Horseback Riding Adventure in Cabo: $130
- 2-Hour Camel Ride Beach and Desert Adventure Experience: $120
- 2-Hours Sunset Experience at Los Cabos with Jazz and Bar! from Los Cabos: $165
- 2x1 Tour: Cabo San Lucas Arch + Camels Ride + Pick up!: $55
- 4-Hour Snorkeling Tour in Cabo San Lucas and Corridor: $109
- 4x4 Automatic ATV and Camel Ride Combo Tour in Cabo San Lucas: $175
- A Full-Day Baja Adventure: La Paz, Balandra Beach & Todos Santos: $130
- A taste of Los Cabos. A San Jose and Cabo San Lucas City Tour: $100
- ATV & Camel Ride Tour on Migriño Beach: $125
- ATV Adventure: $135
- ATV Adventure and Tacos at Migriño Beach: $99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFreeport $31Cabo San Lucas $27
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: $150
Sample the Local Flavors in Cabo San Lucas
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cabo San Lucas:
- Cabo Bar Crawl to the Best Bars and Clubs in Cabo: $60
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Freeport and Cabo San Lucas, we can see that Freeport is more expensive. And not only is Cabo San Lucas much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Freeport is in Caribbean Islands and Cabo San Lucas is in North 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 Cabo San Lucas would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cabo San Lucas 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 Cabo San Lucas.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Freeport Expensive? and Is Cabo San Lucas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Freeport or Cabo San Lucas?
Cabo San Lucas has a larger population, and is about 58% larger than the population of Freeport. When comparing the sizes of Freeport and Cabo San Lucas, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.