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. 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 Grand Cayman is $242. 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 $149
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Freeport $282
    Grand Cayman $298
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: $61
  • Private Transfer from Freeport Port to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO): $60
  • Private Transfer from FPO to Old Bahama Bay resort : $229
  • Private Transfer from FPO to Freeport hotels or resorts: $164
  • Private Round Trip Transfer from Freeport Airport to Hotel: $133
  • Old Bahama Bay to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) - Private Transfer: $157
  • Grand Bahama Airport(FPO) to Freeport -RoundTrip Private Transfer: $225

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grand Cayman

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

  • George Town Port to George Town / 7-Mile Beach area -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $271
  • Airport Transfers to East End Accommodations - Round Trip: $209
  • George Town to Owen Roberts Airport (GCM) - Departure Transfer: $135
  • George Town Port to Owen Roberts Airport (GCM) - Departure Private Transfer: $135
  • Private Transfer from George Town or 7 Mile to George Town Port: $91
  • Privat Transfer from Owen Roberts Airport GCM to George Town Port: $91
  • Airport Transfer - Owen Roberts Intl Airport to GeorgeTown or Seven Mile Beach: $88
  • Airport Transfer to West Bay Accommodations (GCM - Grand Cayman): $80

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 $110
    Grand Cayman $67

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
    $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.

  • 4 Hour Private Sandy Cay Experience with Snorkeling - Adults Only: $285
  • Bahamas Sea Scooter Snorkeling Adventure: $120
  • Clear Kayak Tour: $120
  • CocoNutz Cruisers Electric Bicycle Tour: $123
  • East End Private Day Trip Experience Tour : $200
  • Eleuthera Adventure: Swings, Pigs, and Reefs: $600
  • Freeport Shore Excursion: Garden of the Groves and City Tour: $100
  • Junkanoo Adventure with Bahamian Cuisine Tasting: $850
  • Junkanoo Village Beach Club Cruise Tour with Lunch: $80
  • Mamma Gal East End Native Experience : $86
  • Mamma Gal Native Experience : $72
  • Rumbo Tour : $90

Tours and Activities in Grand Cayman

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

  • 2-stop Adventure: Stingray City and snorkeling at Cayman Reefs: $89
  • 3 Hour Jet ski Adventure Swim with Rays and More: $225
  • 3-stop Adventure: Stingray City and snorkeling at Cayman Reefs: $119
  • Acquarius Stingray City and Snorkel Tours: $79
  • Bioluminescent Bay Adventure in Grand Cayman: $135
  • Cayman 2 in 1 Combo Tour Stingray City Reef Snorkel Adventure: $82
  • Cayman Adventure: Starfish Point, Stingray City and Coral Gardens: $99
  • Cayman Combo Tour: Starfish Point, Stingray City & Coral Gardens: $95
  • Cayman Crystal Caves Tour in Grand Cayman Island: $143
  • Cayman Ultimate Tour: Stingray City, Snorkeling & Beach Lunch: $189
  • Cayman Ultimate Tour: Stingrays, Starfish Point and Crystal Caves: $95
  • Cayman's Classic Food Tasting & Cultural Experience: $179

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Freeport $30
    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 : $85

Typical Alcohol Prices in Grand Cayman

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


  • Beer
    $4.95

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
  • Distillery & Rum Tasting Tour in Grand Cayman: $67


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

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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