Which place is cheaper, Nassau or Hamburg?
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 Hamburg or Nassau?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Hamburg and Nassau can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Hamburg or Nassau?
Hamburg
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
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 10-Day Tours from Berlin, The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin, 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 dayHamburg €142Nassau €194
The average daily cost (per person) in Hamburg is €142, while the average daily cost in Nassau is €194. 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 Hamburg and Nassau in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHamburg €54Nassau €93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHamburg €108Nassau €186
Compare Hotels in Hamburg and Nassau
Looking for a hotel in Hamburg 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.
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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: Hamburg Hotel Prices and Nassau Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hamburg €29Nassau €28
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hamburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
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Short Distance Ubahn Ticket€1.70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
- Hamburg Airport Transfers : Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg in Business Car: $83
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City: $83
- Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport XFW: $83
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City: $99
- Arrival Transfer: Airport HAM to Hamburg by Business Car: $100
- Departure Transfer: Hamburg to Airport HAM by Business Car: $100
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Business Car: $103
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Business Car: $105
- Arrival Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Luxury Van: $111
- Departure Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Van: $111
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Van: $111
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Luxury Van: $118
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:
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Water Taxi€6.86
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Taxi to Cable Beach€21
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Taxi from Airport€26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:
- Airport Transfer: $190
- Airport Transfer Paradise Island: $40
- Airport Transfers: $140
- Bahamas Lynden Pindling Airport (NAS) Private Transfer to Nassau: $80
- Chippies Airport/Hotel Transfers Transportation: $110
- Cruise Port Transfer with Optional Vehicle: $135
- Direct Private Airport Transfer four or more Persons (one way): $20
- Group transfer: $68
- Luxury Airport Transfer in Nassau – VIP Mercedes Sprinter Service: $250
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $51
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $83
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau port - Arrival Private Transfer: $51
Is it cheaper to fly into Hamburg or Nassau?
Prices for flights to both Nassau and Hamburg 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 dayHamburg €60Nassau €78
Typical Food Prices in Hamburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
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Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls€15
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Currywurst and Pommes Frites€5.00
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Donner Kebab and Coke€6.00
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Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer€15
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Donner Kebab Lunch€4.00
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Sandwich and Coffee Break€6.00
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Fish Sandwich from Fish Market€3.50
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Coffee and Donut€4.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
- St George's Culinary Food Tour: $58
- St. Pauli kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $58
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $63
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $63
- Elphi Plaza und HafenCity kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $70
- Reeperbahn Tour and Dinner Voucher St. Pauli for Connoisseurs: $70
- Hamburg Walking Food Tour with 7 Authentic Local Dishes: $114
- Hamburg Traditional Food Tour: Full Meal and Drinks: $127
- Hamburg Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $129
- Eat Like a Local in Private & Personalized Food Tour: $199
- St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $524
- The Wilhelmsburg Food Tour: $524
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nassau
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nassau.
- Conch Salad Cooking Lesson and Tasting in Nassau: $80
- Nassau Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
- 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.Hamburg €39Nassau €31
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hamburg
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tower at St. Michael's Church€3.50
Tours and Activities in Hamburg
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Free tour: Centro Histórico. Tú decides el precio al final: $1.16
- Hamburg Relax Lounge – Private Massage Experience by NAIPO: $1.18
- Free Tour: Port, Red Light District and Beatles. You decide how much to pay at the end: $1.45
- Guided tour of Hamburg's Neustadt - ramparts, Gängeviertel & Neustädter: $2.33
- City tour through Hamburg St. Georg – dreams, diversity, and tolerance: $2.33
- Guided tour of Hamburg's Speicherstadt - warehouse, free port & duty-free: $2.33
- Guided tour of Hamburg's UNESCO World Heritage Site - Warehouses & Cathedrals of Commerce: $2.33
- Free Tour: History of the Port, Red Light District and the Beatles: $3.53
- Freewalking Tour Hamburg St.Georg Dreams, diversity and tolerance: $3.53
- The Local Tour of Hamburg Historic Centre: $3.53
- Historic Free Tour of Hamburg Old Warehouse District: $3.53
- Hamburg's Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
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€43
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4 Hr Kayak Tour€60
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip€64
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: $7.99
- Audio Driving Tour Around St. Simons Island: $9.99
- Champagne and Diamond Shopping Experience in Downtown, Bahamas: $10
- Historical & Cultural Walking Tour: $10
- Nassau City Highlights Sightseeing Tour: $40
- Private Sightseeing in Fort Montagu with Crab and Seafood meal: $45
- Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours: $45
- Banana Boat Adventure: $50
- Electric Bus Tour with Food & Drink Samples: $50
- Discover Nassau Sightseeing Tour plus Atlantis Resort Visit: $54
- Bahamas Culture Tour with Electric Trolley and Water: $55
- City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHamburg €17Nassau €16
Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
- Original Hamburg Pub Crawl Sex & Crime St. Pauli Tour: $21
- The Original Hamburg Pub Crawl Sex & Crime St. Pauli Tour: $24
- Night Pub Crawl through the Reeperbahn: $29
- Pub Crawl Hamburg - Ladies Night: $29
- Pub Crawl - Drink & Dare: $29
- Reeperbahn Pub Crawl with Shots and Games: $35
- Hamburg Pub Crawl with Free Welcome Drinks and Club Entry: $35
- Private Pub Crawl in Hamburg with The Crawl Co: $35
- The Crawl Co Pub Crawl in Hamburg Free Beer and Shots: $35
- Hamburg Private Pub Crawl Nightlife Experience with Local Guide: $35
- Reeperbahn pub crawl with insider-guide & shots: $335
- Bachelor party Pub crawl & party for your bachelor party: $419
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€5.57
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hamburg and Nassau, we can see that Nassau is more expensive. And not only is Hamburg much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hamburg is in Europe 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 Hamburg would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hamburg 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 Hamburg.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hamburg Expensive? and Is Nassau Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hamburg or Nassau?
Hamburg has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Nassau. When comparing the sizes of Hamburg and Nassau, 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.
When is the best time to visit Hamburg or Nassau?
Hamburg has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Nassau experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Hamburg or Nassau in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Hamburg and Nassau. The music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Hamburg this time of year. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Hamburg is much colder than Nassau. Typically, the summer temperatures in Hamburg in July average around 17°C (62°F), and Nassau averages at about 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nassau this time of the year. In Hamburg, it's very sunny this time of the year. Hamburg usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during summer. Hamburg gets 207 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 273 hours of full sun in the summer.
Nassau receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Hamburg usually receives less rain than Nassau. Hamburg gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHamburg 17°C (62°F)Nassau 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Nassau in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Hamburg as well as Nassau. Many travelers come to Hamburg for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year.
In October, Hamburg is generally much colder than Nassau. Daily temperatures in Hamburg average around 10°C (50°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. In the autumn, Hamburg often gets less sunshine than Nassau. Hamburg gets 101 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 223 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Nassau. Hamburg usually gets less rain in October than Nassau. Hamburg gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHamburg 10°C (50°F)Nassau 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Nassau in the Winter?
Both Nassau and Hamburg are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Hamburg in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Plenty of visitors come to Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Hamburg can get quite cold in the winter. Hamburg is much colder than Nassau in the winter. The daily temperature in Hamburg averages around 0°C (33°F) in January, and Nassau fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
It's quite sunny in Nassau. Hamburg usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during winter. Hamburg gets 42 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 220 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Hamburg usually receives more rain than Nassau. Hamburg gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHamburg 0°C (33°F)Nassau 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Nassau in the Spring?
Both Nassau and Hamburg during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Hamburg for the natural beauty during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round.
In the spring, Hamburg is much colder than Nassau. Typically, the spring temperatures in Hamburg in April average around 8°C (46°F), and Nassau averages at about 23°C (74°F).
In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Hamburg often gets less sunshine than Nassau. Hamburg gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 276 hours of full sun.
Hamburg usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Nassau. Hamburg gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHamburg 8°C (46°F)Nassau 23°C (74°F)
Typical Weather for Nassau and Hamburg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
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