Which place is cheaper, Freeport or Istanbul?
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 Istanbul or Freeport?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Istanbul or Freeport, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Istanbul or Freeport?
Istanbul
Istanbul is strategically located on the Bosphorus and is split between Europe and Asia. It truly is a city where east meets west. Istanbul is the cultural and financial hub of Turkey, and also the most populous city. The sites are countless and there's something for everybody, whether you're interested in art, music, food, or adventure. You can pass many days exploring both the residential and commercial pockets of this city. Much of the appeal is hidden away along back alleys or within corner shops.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas.
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Istanbul Prices
Turkey PricesFreeport Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayIstanbul $149Freeport $290
The average daily cost (per person) in Istanbul is $149, while the average daily cost in Freeport is $290. 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 Istanbul and Freeport in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIstanbul $69Freeport $141
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIstanbul $138Freeport $282
Compare Hotels in Istanbul and Freeport
Looking for a hotel in Istanbul or Freeport? 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: Istanbul Hotel Prices and Freeport Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Istanbul $32Freeport $59
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Istanbul
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Istanbul are as follows:
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Metro Cards$4.29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Istanbul
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Istanbul:
- Istanbul Old City Private Tour With Professional Guide & Transfer: $268
- Private Transfer to Bursa Uludag Hotels from Sabiha Gokcen airport: $245
- Istanbul Airport Transfer: New Airport IST to Istanbul in Luxury Car: $222
- First Class Airport Transfer Services in Istanbul: $200
- Istanbul Roundtrip Airport Transfer and 1 Day Chauffeur Service: $188
- Narita Airport to Tokyo one way Transfer: $181
- Cappadocia Private Tour, Transfers from Local Hotels or Istanbul: $181
- Istanbul Private Tour Designed for Layover Flight, Transfer incl.: $175
- Istanbul Layover Tour –Private Guide & Airport / Port Transfers: $170
- Private Transfers Between Istanbul New Airport - Istanbul Far Anatolian Side: $166
- Istanbul to Truva Troy Guided Day Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $163
- Private Transfers Between Istanbul New Airport - Istanbul South Asian Side: $154
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Freeport
Also for Freeport, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Round-Trip Airport Transfer Viva Club Fortuna Freeport: $28
- Round-trip Airport Transfers to Castaway Resorts, Freeport: $30
- Private Transfer from Freeport Port to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO): $65
- Private Transfer from Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Freeport Port: $65
- Freeport to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) Departure Private Transfer: $74
- Old Bahama Bay to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) - Private Transfer: $74
- Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Freeport - Arrival Private Transfer: $74
- Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Old Bahama Bay - Private Transfer: $74
- Luxury SUV Transfer from Airport, cruise port, Celebration Key: $133
- Grand Bahama Airport(FPO) to Freeport -RoundTrip Private Transfer: $148
- Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Old Bahama Bay -Round-Trip Transfer: $148
- Port Lucaya Private Round Trip Limousine Transfer From Freeport: $150
Is it cheaper to fly into Istanbul or Freeport?
Prices for flights to both Freeport and Istanbul 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 dayIstanbul $55Freeport $110
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Istanbul
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Istanbul.
- Istanbul Food Tour 30 Tasting Stops with Audio Maps Written Guide: $8.00
- Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Tour: $21
- Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Tour With Turkish Night Show: $21
- Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Optional 4 Course Dinner: $25
- Night Cruise on the Bosphorus: Dinner and Show in Istanbul: $27
- Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Dance Shows with Private Table: $27
- Budget Evening Cruise: Dinner, Live Shows & Party: $29
- Bosphorus Night Cruise: Dinner, Drinks & Hotel Pickup: $29
- Bosphorus Turkish Night Show and Dinner Cruise with Private Table: $30
- Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: Turkish Night Show Experience: $30
- All Inclusive; Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Live Shows&Unlimited Drinks: $30
- Istanbul Luxury Bosphorus View Tavern Dinner & Belly Dance Show: $30
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: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Istanbul $36Freeport $40
Tours and Activities in Istanbul
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Istanbul are as follows:
- "Classic Wonders" Tour: $114
- 1 Perfect Day in Istanbul Private Guided Tour of the City’s Icons: $250
- 1,2 or 3 DAY: Private Guided Istanbul Tour from CRUISE SHIP or HOTEL: $130
- 1-Day Best of Istanbul Private Tour with the Best Local Guides: $295
- 1-Day Private Istanbul Layover Tour: $240
- 2 Continents Tour incl. Beylerbeyi Palace [full-day]: $165
- 2 Full Days Guided Istanbul City Tour With Skip the Line Entry: $194
- 2 Hours Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise: $11
- 2-Days Private Walking Tour in Istanbul: $300
- 2-Hour Bosphorus Cruise in Istanbul with Guide: $35
- 2-Hour Scenic Bosphorus Cruise in Istanbul Throughout the Day: $7.53
- 8-Hour Private Tour of Istanbul with Spanish Guide: $162
Typical Entertainment Prices in Freeport
For Freeport, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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10 Dive Package$299
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4 Hr. Kayak Tour$70
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip$75
Tours and Activities in Freeport
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Freeport.
- Bahamian Beer Tour with Beach stop from CelebrationKey/FPO Harbor: $52
- Rumbo Tour: $60
- Junkanoo Village Beach Club Experience: Lunch & 1 Signature Drink: $70
- Mamma Gal Native Experience: $80
- Mamma Gal Celeb-Key Native Exp. Shared Tour: $80
- Mamma Gal East End Native Experience: $95
- Bahamas Sea Scooter Snorkeling Adventure: $120
- Clear Kayak Tour: $120
- Freeport Shore Excursion: Garden of the Groves and City Tour: $126
- Freeport Shore Excursion: Garden of the Groves and City Tour: $127
- Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Resort Day Pass for cruise guests: $133
- Luxury JetCar Experience-Grand Bahama: $140
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIstanbul $9.85Freeport $30
Sample the Local Flavors in Istanbul
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Istanbul:
- Istanbul Pub Crawl: Bars, Dancefloors, & Beyond: $16
- Pub Crawler VIP Entry Rooftop Bars&Clubs with Party Bus: $26
- Famous Istanbul Pub Crawl #1 Nightlife Experience: $28
- Istanbul Party Pub Crawl with Party Bus in Sultanahmet and Taksim: $30
- Istanbul Wine Tasting at Home with Local Family: $78
- Taksim Pera Wine Tasting 3 Hour Guided Tour: $130
- Istanbul Private Wine Tasting Tour Through 3 City Wineries: $204
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
- Grand Bahama Brewery and Distillery Tour: $150
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Istanbul and Freeport, we can see that Freeport is more expensive. And not only is Istanbul much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Istanbul is in Europe and Freeport 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 Istanbul would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Istanbul 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 Istanbul.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Istanbul Expensive? and Is Freeport Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Istanbul or Freeport?
Istanbul has a larger population, and is about 420 times larger than the population of Freeport. When comparing the sizes of Istanbul and Freeport, 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.
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.