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

Should you visit Freeport or San Fernando?

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 San Fernando 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 San Fernando?

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.

San Fernando

As the industrial capital of Trinidad & Tobago, San Fernando is an oil city which attracts more business visitors than tourists. While it is primarily focused on industry, the city has a certain charm with its old buildings and sloping streets that frame pretty views of the sea. It is the big city of Trinidad's southern half with plenty to offer in nightlife, especially during Carnival.

Which place is cheaper, San Fernando 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 $288, while the average daily cost in San Fernando is $187. 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 San Fernando in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Freeport $140
    San Fernando $73
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Freeport $280
    San Fernando $146
Compare Hotels in Freeport and San Fernando

Looking for a hotel in Freeport or San Fernando? 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 San Fernando


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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.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Freeport $59
    San Fernando $50

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Freeport

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

  • Freeport Grand Bahama Airport (FPO): Transfer to Freeport: $260
  • Private Transfer from FPO to Old Bahama Bay resort : $234
  • Old Bahama Bay to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) - Private Transfer: $194
  • Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Old Bahama Bay - Private Transfer: $194
  • Private Transfer from FPO to Freeport hotels or resorts: $167
  • Shared Round Trip Limousine Transfer to the Port Lucaya Market: $150
  • Grand Bahama Airport(FPO) to Freeport -RoundTrip Private Transfer: $144
  • Grand Bahama Airport: One-Way Transfer to Freeport Hotels: $139
  • Private Round Trip Transfer from Freeport Airport to Hotel: $133
  • Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Freeport - Arrival Private Transfer: $72
  • Freeport to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) Departure Private Transfer: $72
  • Round-Trip Airport Transfer Between Freeport Airport and Pelican Bay Resort : $30

Is it cheaper to fly into Freeport or San Fernando?

Prices for flights to both San Fernando 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 $109
    San Fernando $82

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
    San Fernando $28
Typical Entertainment Prices in Freeport

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


  • 10 Dive Package
    $297
  • 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 Tour Experience: $235
  • 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: $85
  • Junkanoo Village Beach Club Cruise Tour with Lunch: $63
  • Mamma Gal Native Experience : $70
  • Rumbo Tour : $90
  • Snorkel/Swim with the Turtles Experience: $250

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Freeport $30
    San Fernando $22

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


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

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


Which is Bigger, Freeport or San Fernando?

San Fernando has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Freeport. When comparing the sizes of Freeport and San Fernando, 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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