Which place is cheaper, Nassau or Halong Bay?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Halong Bay or Nassau?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Halong Bay and Nassau 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: Halong Bay or Nassau?
Halong Bay
Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the north of Vietnam, near the Chinese border. Known for its thousands of beautiful limestone karsts and stalactite-filled caves, it is one of the most visited destinations in Vietnam. If you appreciate natural scenery and want an adventure at sea, you'll love cruising among more than 1,900 islands in Ha Long Bay.
Nassau
There are few vacation destinations more famous than the Bahamian city of Nassau. This capital city is full of laid back locals, relaxed tourists and the iconic pastel pink government houses.
As the largest city in the Bahamas, Nassau can hold plenty of people. Not only are there hundreds of tourists on any given day, the city is also home to 260,000 people – that is 80 percent of the Bahamas' total population.
Founded around 1650, Nassau's location made it a great spot on the trade route. So great, in fact, that it also became a popular destination for pirates – including the infamous Blackbeard.
Pack light because it's going to be pretty steamy in Nassau. The climate is essentially identical to southern Florida. It is warm and humid all year with the occasional cold snap in the winter.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City, The Best 10-Day Tours from Hanoi, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHalong Bay $67Nassau $227
The average daily cost (per person) in Halong Bay is $67, while the average daily cost in Nassau is $227. 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 Halong Bay and Nassau in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHalong Bay $27Nassau $108
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHalong Bay $54Nassau $216
Compare Hotels in Halong Bay and Nassau
Looking for a hotel in Halong Bay or Nassau? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Nassau Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Halong Bay $14Nassau $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Halong Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Halong Bay:
- Ha Long Bay Day Cruise with Transfers from Ha Long City: $5.00
- Bus Transfer From Cat Ba Island To Ninh Binh/Ninh binh To Cat Ba: $19
- Transfer Ha Long and Ninh Binh by Limousine Bus: $23
- Transfer From Halong to Ninh Binh: $26
- Halong Bay Full Day Cruise from Hanoi by Transfer Expressway: $42
- From Hanoi with Expessway Transfer to Halong Bay 1 Day Trip: $42
- Full-Day Halong Bay Islands and Cave Tour by Transfer Expressway: $48
- Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking,Swimming,Highway Transfer: $49
- Alova Premium Cruise to Halong Bay 1 Day Trip by Highway Transfer: $50
- Private Transfer from Ha Long to Haiphong (HPH) Airport: $54
- Private Transfer from Halong Bay Port to Haiphong city hotels: $54
- Alova Premium Cruise Halong Deluxe Day Tour with Transfer & Meal: $55
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:
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Water Taxi$8.01
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Taxi to Cable Beach$25
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Taxi from Airport$30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:
- Airport Transfer: $190
- Airport Transfers: $140
- Chippies Airport/Hotel Transfers Transportation: $135
- Cruise Port Transfer with Optional Vehicle: $115
- Custom Family and Small Group Transfers for Comfortable Journeys: $185
- Group transfer: $68
- Luxury Airport Transfer in Nassau – VIP Mercedes Sprinter Service: $250
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $49
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $80
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau port - Arrival Private Transfer: $49
- Nassau Hotel to Lynden Pindling International Airport Transfer: $40
- Nassau One-Way Private Transfer to the Airport or Cruise Port: $140
Is it cheaper to fly into Halong Bay or Nassau?
Prices for flights to both Nassau and Halong Bay 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
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Food Meals for one dayHalong Bay $27Nassau $91
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Halong Bay
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Halong Bay.
- Cat Ba National Park Cycling and Community Dinner Experience: $35
- Halong Bay Luxury Dinner Cruise - Ambassador: $37
- Sunset and Bioluminescent Kayaking Tour in Lan Ha Bay with Dinner: $37
- Catherine Horizon - Top Luxury - The Best Day & Dinner Cruise: $70
- From Halong Harbor: Luxury Dinner Yacht Cruise, Halong City Views: $70
- From Halong Port: Luxury Dinner Yacht & Spectacular Night Views: $82
- From Ha Long City: Ha Long Bay Luxury Dinner Yacht Experience: $95
- Cooking class on floating village: $100
- Best 2D1N Lan Ha Bay Cruise: BBQ dinner, Viet Hai Ancient Village: $210
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nassau
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nassau.
- Sunset Dinner Cruise: $119
- Nassau Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
- Dinner and Dancing: $130
- All Inclusive Sunset Dinner Cruise in Nassau Bahamas: $138
- Experience Breakfast,Lunch or Dinner in the sky of Nassau Bahamas: $176
- NEW! Authentic Bahamian Cooking and Cocktails with Transfers: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Halong Bay $16Nassau $37
Tours and Activities in Halong Bay
Here are a few actual costs in Halong Bay for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Halong Bay UNESCO Cruise Tour: Sung Sot & Luon Cave, Titov Island: $1.83
- From Cat Ba: Small Group, Lan Ha, Ha Long Bay- Kayaking Tours: $19
- Shared 6 Hours boat Tour With Cave Kayak Beach From Halong City: $20
- Sun World Ha Long Queen Cable Car Ticket: $22
- Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour - best selling: Kayaking, Swimming, hiking & Lunch: $23
- Cat Ba Sunset Jeep Tour Trek And Cave Exploration: $24
- Cat Ba Kayak Tour in Mangrove Forests and Explore Thien Long Cave: $24
- Lan Ha Bay Cruise Day Tour : Kayaking, Swimming, Hiking & Lunch: $25
- Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Cruise with Lunch, Cave & Kayaking: $26
- The Best 5 Star Halong Bay Cruise with Buffet,pool, Sunset Party: $26
- Half-Day Lan Ha Bay Adventure: Boat Jumping, Kayaking, Sunset: $26
- Top Lan Ha Bay Sunset Tours Departing from Cat Ba Island: $26
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Nassau are as follows:
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Jet Ski$50
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4 Hr Kayak Tour$70
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip$75
Tours and Activities in Nassau
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nassau are as follows:
- Nassau Junkanoo Rum & Ramparts Self-Guided Audio GPS Walking Tour: $9.99
- Audio Driving Tour Around St. Simons Island: $9.99
- Museum of Junkanoo Guided Tour and Entry Ticket: $11
- KINDWalk — Nassau Historical and Cultural Walking Tour: $20
- Golden Isles Georgia Pop Up Tea Flight Tasting Experience: $25
- Champagne and Diamond Shopping Experience in Downtown, Bahamas: $25
- Junkanoo Costume Workshop and Museum Tour: $35
- 3 Hour Hop On Hop Off Tour in Nassau: $35
- Nassau City Highlights Sightseeing Tour: $40
- Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours: $45
- Dis We Culture Tour (At least 6 passengers): $50
- Guided Walking Tour with Local Treats: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHalong Bay $12Nassau $19
Typical Alcohol Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Nassau are as follows:
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Cocktail$6.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Nassau
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Nassau:
- Bottle Your Own at John Watling's Distillery: $20
- Bahamian Mixology Experience at John Watling Distillery: $80
- Rum Tasting Experience at John Watling's Distillery: $80
- Mixology Experience at John Watling's Distillery: $80
- Rum Tasting Experience at John Watling's Distillery: $80
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Halong Bay and Nassau, we can see that Nassau is more expensive. And not only is Halong Bay much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Halong Bay is in Asia and Nassau is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Halong Bay would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Halong Bay 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 Nassau would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nassau than you might in Halong Bay.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Halong Bay Expensive? and Is Nassau Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.