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

Should you visit Freeport or Grand Cayman?

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 Grand Cayman 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 Grand Cayman?

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.

Grand Cayman

When people think of the Cayman Islands, they typically think of offshore bank accounts and sunny, cruise ship ports. Grand Cayman has more to offer travelers than a playground for the wealthy or a short stopover for cruise passengers. This tropical island is the largest of the three Cayman Islands, it is a shopper's heaven, a center for global finance and an ideal vacation spot.

Which place is cheaper, Grand Cayman or Freeport?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Freeport is $245, while the average daily cost in Grand Cayman is $215. 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 Grand Cayman in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Freeport $141
    Grand Cayman $150
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Freeport $282
    Grand Cayman $300
Compare Hotels in Freeport and Grand Cayman

Looking for a hotel in Freeport or Grand Cayman? 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 Grand Cayman


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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 Grand Cayman Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Freeport $59
    Grand Cayman $31

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Freeport

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

  • Shared Round Trip Limousine Transfer to the Port Lucaya Market: $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: $30
  • Private Transfer from Freeport Port to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO): $30
  • Private Transfer from FPO to Old Bahama Bay resort : $236
  • Private Transfer from FPO to Freeport hotels or resorts: $169
  • Private Round Trip Transfer from Freeport Airport to Hotel: $133
  • Old Bahama Bay to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) - Private Transfer: $196
  • Grand Bahama Airport: One-Way Transfer to Freeport Hotels: $141

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grand Cayman

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

  • Airport Transfers to North Side Accommodation (GCM Grand Cayman): $265
  • Grand Cayman Airport Transfer to Seven Mile Beach area: $160
  • George Town Port to George Town / 7-Mile Beach area -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $108
  • Airport Transfer - Owen Roberts Intl Airport to GeorgeTown or Seven Mile Beach: $88
  • George Town Port to Owen Roberts Airport (GCM) - Departure Private Transfer: $54
  • Private Transfer from George Town Port to George Town or 7-Mile: $54
  • Private Transfer from George Town or 7 Mile to George Town Port: $54
  • George Town Cruise Port to George Town or 7-Mile Beach -Arrival Private Transfer: $54
  • Privat Transfer from Owen Roberts Airport GCM to George Town Port: $54
  • Private Transfer from George Town Port to Owen Roberts AirportGCM: $54
  • George Town / 7- Mile Beach area to George Town Port -Departure Private Transfer: $54

Is it cheaper to fly into Freeport or Grand Cayman?

Prices for flights to both Grand Cayman 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 $64
    Grand Cayman $39

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

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Freeport $40
    Grand Cayman $41
Typical Entertainment Prices in Freeport

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


  • 10 Dive Package
    $300
  • 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.

  • 4 Hour Private Sandy Cay Experience with Snorkeling - Adults Only: $275
  • Bahamas Sea Scooter Snorkeling Adventure: $120
  • Clear Kayak Tour: $120
  • CocoNutz Cruisers Electric Bicycle Tour: $123
  • East End Private Day Trip Experience Tour : $200
  • Freeport Shore Excursion: Garden of the Groves and City Tour: $83
  • Mamma Gal East End Native Experience : $85
  • Mamma Gal Native Experience : $70
  • Private Car Service Tour: $50
  • Rumbo Tour : $90
  • Snorkel/Swim with the Turtles Experience: $250
  • Tour of Coral Vita and breach brak at Banana bay beach club: $51

Tours and Activities in Grand Cayman

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

  • Acquarius Stingray City and Snorkel Tours: $80
  • Cayman Adventure: Starfish Point, Stingray City and Coral Gardens: $99
  • Cayman Crystal Caves Tour in Grand Cayman Island: $126
  • Cayman's Classic Food Tasting & Cultural Experience: $189
  • Cruise Ship Shore Tour - Stingray City, Reef Snorkel and Starfish: $69
  • East End Activities and Tour in Grand Cayman: $158
  • Full Day Private Shore Tour in George Town from George Town Port: $279
  • Full Day Private Shore Tour in George Town from George Town Port: $266
  • Grand Cayman - Bioluminescent Bay Tour: $95
  • West Island Guided Tour with Entry Tickets: $120
  • History & Heritage Tour of Grand Cayman Island: $147
  • Night Bioluminescence Snorkel Tour: $145

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Freeport $31
    Grand Cayman $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 : $75

Typical Alcohol Prices in Grand Cayman

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Grand Cayman:


  • Beer
    $4.98

Sample the Local Flavors in Grand Cayman

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Grand Cayman:

  • Cayman Spirits Co. Distillery Tour Pass Ticket Only: $24


When comparing the travel costs between Freeport and Grand Cayman, we can see that Freeport 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. Since both cities are in Caribbean Islands, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

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


Which is Bigger, Freeport or Grand Cayman?

Grand Cayman has a larger population, and is about 9% larger than the population of Freeport. When comparing the sizes of Freeport and Grand Cayman, 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.

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