Which place is cheaper, Crete 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 Crete?
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 Crete 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 Crete?
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.
Crete
The largest and most populous island of Greece, Crete has become a frequent vacation destination for many visitors. The terrain of the place is quite varied - very mountainous stretching east to west, with lush valleys, fertile plateaus, gorges, and famous caves like Idaion, the birthplace of the Greek god Zeus. The surrounding smaller islands and beaches are key attractions as well.
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 Contiki Tours to Greece, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece.
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Freeport Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFreeport $290Crete $169
The average daily cost (per person) in Freeport is $290, while the average daily cost in Crete 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 Crete in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFreeport $141Crete $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFreeport $282Crete $128
Compare Hotels in Freeport and Crete
Looking for a hotel in Freeport or Crete? 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 and Crete Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Freeport $59Crete $56
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: $78
- Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Freeport - Arrival Private Transfer: $78
- Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Old Bahama Bay - Private Transfer: $78
- Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Old Bahama Bay -Round-Trip Transfer: $155
- Grand Bahama Airport(FPO) to Freeport -RoundTrip Private Transfer: $155
- Luxury SUV Transfer from Airport, cruise port, Celebration Key : $133
- Old Bahama Bay to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) - Private Transfer: $78
- Private One way Airport Transfer in Freeport : $180
- Private Transfer from FPO to Freeport hotels or resorts: $183
- Private Transfer from FPO to Old Bahama Bay resort : $255
- Private Transfer from Freeport Port to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO): $68
- Private Transfer from Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Freeport Port: $68
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Crete
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Crete:
- Private Transfer Port/Airport to/from Ierapetra: $299
- Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Ag.Nikolaos Elounda with Transfer: $276
- Taxi Transfers from Heraklion Airport to Rethymno City : $263
- Knossos and Arch Museum of Heraklion (Guide+Transfer+Ticket) : $251
- Crete : Samaria Easy way Gorge from Sfakia with Private Transfer: $249
- One-Way Private Taxi/Transfer Heraklion to/from Chania: $238
- Crete Private Taxi and Transfer from Kalyves to Heraklion: $236
- Heraklion and Chania Transfer with Sightseeing in Rethymno: $228
- Transfer from Chania airport to Paleochora up to 3 or vise versa: $219
- Luxury Yacht Escape from Ierapetra with Transfer & Meals Included: $210
- Transfer Heraklion Airport to IERAPETRA area up to 7 customers: $202
- Heraklion: Santorini Day Trip with Boat Transfer & Oia Visit: $198
Is it cheaper to fly into Freeport or Crete?
Prices for flights to both Crete 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 $110Crete $68
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Crete
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Crete.
- Traditional Cretan Night: Live Show and Dinner: $33
- Traditional Dance Show and Buffet Dinner with Wine: $34
- Troy Dinner-Show: $36
- Olive Oil Factory Tour, Dinner & Traditional Dancing: $66
- Olive Oil Festival in Cretan Farm with Traditional Dinner: $78
- Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $81
- The Delicious Chania Street Food Tour : $96
- Half Day Sunset Tour in Rethymno with Dinner and Wine: $101
- Chania Walking Food Tours Crete with a local!: $101
- Sightseeing Day Trip with Cooking Lesson and Lunch: $102
- Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour with Cooking Lesson: $105
- Chania: Evening Feasts A Journey through Cretan Flavors Food Tour: $108
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Freeport $40Crete $29
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$299
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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.
- Tour of Coral Vita and breach brak at Banana bay beach club: $51
- Swim with the Pigs Freeport @Creative Eco Adventures: $72
- Mamma Gal Celeb-Key Shared Tour: $75
- Mamma Gal Native Experience : $80
- Grand Bahama Catamaran Sunset Cruise with Drinks and Snacks: $89
- Rumbo Tour : $90
- Mamma Gal East End Native Experience : $95
- Go Kart Adventure Caves Pirates Beaches: $109
- Bahamas Sea Scooter Snorkeling Adventure: $120
- Clear Kayak Tour: $120
- CocoNutz Cruisers Electric Bicycle Tour: $123
- Freeport Shore Excursion: Garden of the Groves and City Tour: $126
Tours and Activities in Crete
Here are a few actual costs in Crete for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 4x4 Safari tour Southern Crete Tripitis Gorge: $118
- Adventure Safari Tour Secrets of the southern Crete : $110
- E-Ticket to Heraklion Archaeological Museum with Audio Guide: $26
- Knossos Palace Heraklion City Tour: $47
- Wine & Olive Oil tasting one day private tour in Crete: $184
- e-bike tour in Crete with guide and stroryteller Soulouksina: $168
- Αrchaeological Museum of Herakleion Entry Ticket: $24
- 4 Hour Fishing and Swimming Boat Experience in Schisma Eloundas: $150
- 4x4 Cretan Experience from Rethymnon: $113
- 5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch: $105
- 6-Hours Safari Tour in Damnoni and Skinaria Beach, from Plakias: $34
- Adventure Jeep Safari Amazing sunset : $93
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFreeport $30Crete $26
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 Crete
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Crete:
- Local Wine Tasting & Visit to the Ancient Olive Tree: $143
- Heraklion: Half Day Small Group Wine Tour with Wine Tastings: $150
- Ecobike-Knossos Palace-Wine tasting-Olive oil tasting: $180
- Cave and Cretan Brewery tour with lunch: $186
- PRIVATE Walking Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting by a Sommelier: $192
- The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area: $198
- Gastronomy tour and wine tasting in traditional villages : $216
- Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch : $237
- From Elounda Private Heraklion Wine Tour with Tastings and Lunch: $251
- Private Wine Tour: $270
- From Heraklion: Villages and Vines A Scenic Wine Tasting Journey: $289
- Private Knossos Skip The Line Tour inc. lunch & wine tasting: $337
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Freeport and Crete, we can see that Freeport is more expensive. And not only is Crete much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Freeport is in Caribbean Islands and Crete is in Europe, 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 Crete would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Crete 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 Crete.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Freeport Expensive? and Is Crete Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Freeport or Crete?
Crete has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Freeport. When comparing the sizes of Freeport and Crete, 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.