Which place is cheaper, Dayton or Freeport?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Freeport and Dayton 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.
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.
Located in southwest Ohio, Dayton is known as the "Gem City." It's the original home of Orville and Wilbur Wright, the brothers who designed the first airplane. You'll also find the Dayton Aviation Heritage Park here, which is one of the only multi-site National Parks in the United States. The cities climate has four different seasons, winter, spring, summer and fall. The winter months are quite cold and you can expect a decent amount of snow in the area. Spring remains cool and there are infrequent showers. This is also the peak time for tornadoes in the area. Summer is hot and humid and can be unpleasant at times, but fall is crisp and refreshing with occasional storms and infrequent tornadoes.
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These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Freeport is $244, while the average daily cost in Dayton is $323. 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 Dayton in more detail.
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Also for Freeport, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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For Freeport, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Some typical examples of dining costs in Dayton are as follows:
For Freeport, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Freeport.
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Dayton are as follows:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Freeport:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dayton:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Freeport and Dayton, we can see that Dayton is more expensive. And not only is Freeport much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Freeport is in Caribbean Islands and Dayton 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 Freeport would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Freeport 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 Dayton would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dayton than you might in Freeport.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Freeport Expensive? and Is Dayton Expensive?.
Dayton has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Freeport. When comparing the sizes of Freeport and Dayton, 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.