Which place is cheaper, Key West 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 Key West 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.
Key West is both a city and an island as well as the southern most Florida Key. It is also the southern most city in the continental United States. The island is only about four miles long and one mile wide. The total land mass covers just 4.2 square miles. The most famous street in town is Duval Street, which runs just 1.1 miles from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean. There are 14 blocks. The size of the island doubled during the 1950s when many of the salt ponds along the eastern side of the island were filled in.
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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 Key West is $551. 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 Key West in more detail.
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Also for Freeport, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Key West:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Key West:
Prices for flights to both Key West 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.
For Freeport, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Key West.
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 Key West are as follows:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Freeport:
Also in Key West, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Freeport and Key West, we can see that Key West 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 Key West 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 Key West would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Key West 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 Key West Expensive?.
Freeport has a larger population, and is about 9% larger than the population of Key West. When comparing the sizes of Freeport and Key West, 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.