Which place is cheaper, Nassau or Karlovy Vary?
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 Karlovy Vary 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 Karlovy Vary and Nassau can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Karlovy Vary or Nassau?
Karlovy Vary
Founded in 1370, Karlovy Vary translates to "Charles' Bath" for its founder Charles IV, King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor, as well as its famous hot springs. It is located in Bohemia in the western Czech Republic and is also known as Karlsbad (German) or Carlsbad (English). Another highlight is the International Film Festival in July with draws celebrities and other film enthusiasts worldwide.
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 Cultural Tours in Czech Republic, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Czech Republic, 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 dayKarlovy Vary $115Nassau $226
The average daily cost (per person) in Karlovy Vary is $115, while the average daily cost in Nassau is $226. 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 Karlovy Vary and Nassau in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKarlovy Vary $45Nassau $108
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKarlovy Vary $90Nassau $216
Compare Hotels in Karlovy Vary and Nassau
Looking for a hotel in Karlovy Vary 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: Karlovy Vary Hotel Prices and Nassau Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Karlovy Vary $30Nassau $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Karlovy Vary
Also for Karlovy Vary, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Karlovy Vary to Prague, English-speaking driver: $131
- Transfer from Karlovy Vary to Prague: Private daytrip with 2h for sightseeing: $141
- Karlovy Vary to Prague Airport (PRG) - Departure Private Transfer: $167
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:
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Water Taxi$7.99
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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:
- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $300
- Round Trip Airport to/from Hotel Private Transfers: $275
- Nassau, Bahamas Private Airport Transfers: $220
- Private Bahamian Baking Class and Transfers with Chef Gabbi: $210
- Private Roundtrip Minivan Airport Transfer to Palm Cay: $200
- Private Roundtrip Minibus Transfer to Cable Beach: $200
- Private SUV One way Airport Transfer/Grocery & Liquor stop included : $200
- Private Roundtrip Sedan Airport Transfer to Palm Cay: $190
- Atlantis Private Luxury Roundtrip Airport Transfer: $190
- Private Roundtrip Minivan Airport Transfer: $180
- Round Trip Private Airport To Hotel Transfer in Nassau: $175
- S U V Private Transfer, Hyatt, SLS, Rosewood ,Sandals , ATLANTIS : $170
Is it cheaper to fly into Karlovy Vary or Nassau?
Prices for flights to both Nassau and Karlovy Vary 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 dayKarlovy Vary $52Nassau $91
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
- Savor Old Nassau Dining Stroll by Tru Bahamian Food Tours: $116
- Nassau Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
- Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
- Dinner and Dancing: $130
- Authentic Bahamian Cooking Class: $135
- All Inclusive Sunset Dinner Cruise in Nassau Bahamas: $138
- Bahamian Cooking Class Lunch Experience by Tru Bahamian Food Tour: $140
- Saturday Bahamian Cooking Class in Downtown Nassau: $149
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Karlovy Vary $13Nassau $37
Tours and Activities in Karlovy Vary
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Karlovy Vary.
- Karlovy Vary Hot Springs Tasting Tour: $42
- Touristic highlights of Karlovy Vary on a Private half day tour with a local: $184
- A day in the life of Karlovy Vary - Private tour with a local: $245
- Karlovy Vary Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $273
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:
- 3 Hour Smart Eco Segway Adventure in Nassau: $99
- 4-Island Tour Swimming Pigs, turtles, snorkeling , rose island, : $180
- Bahamas Adventure: Pigs, Reef, Turtles, and Beach with Lunch: $299
- Bahamas Funtastic Party Bus Tours: $99
- Discover Nassau by Land and Sea Tour: $109
- Fun Atv tour in Nassau with Lunch: Drivers must be 25 years old: $149
- Group City Tour and Beach Experience from Cruise Port: $40
- Sail & Snorkel Adventure with 1 Hr. Open Bar: $120
- 3 Islands Boat Adventure: Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling And Turtles: $149
- 3 V's Guided Scooter or ATV Tour in Nassau: $250
- 3-Hour ATV Tour of New Providence (Inclusive of water & local deserts): $190
- 3-Hour Buggy Tour of New Providence (Inclusive of water & local deserts): $250
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKarlovy Vary $7.53Nassau $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$6.49
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Karlovy Vary and Nassau, we can see that Nassau is more expensive. And not only is Karlovy Vary much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Karlovy Vary 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 Karlovy Vary would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Karlovy Vary 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 Karlovy Vary.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Karlovy Vary Expensive? and Is Nassau Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Karlovy Vary or Nassau?
Nassau has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Karlovy Vary. When comparing the sizes of Karlovy Vary 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 Karlovy Vary or Nassau?
Karlovy Vary 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 Karlovy Vary or Nassau in the Summer?
Both Nassau and Karlovy Vary during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round.
Karlovy Vary is cooler than Nassau in the summer. The daily temperature in Karlovy Vary averages around 20°C (68°F) in July, and Nassau fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Karlovy Vary. In the summer, Karlovy Vary often gets less sunshine than Nassau. Karlovy Vary gets 217 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 273 hours of full sun.
Nassau gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Karlovy Vary usually gets less rain in July than Nassau. Karlovy Vary gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKarlovy Vary 20°C (68°F)Nassau 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Karlovy Vary or Nassau in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Karlovy Vary and Nassau. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Karlovy Vary is much colder than Nassau. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Karlovy Vary in October average around 11°C (51°F), and Nassau averages at about 26°C (79°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nassau this time of the year. Karlovy Vary usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during autumn. Karlovy Vary gets 127 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 223 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Nassau receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Karlovy Vary usually receives less rain than Nassau. Karlovy Vary gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKarlovy Vary 11°C (51°F)Nassau 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Karlovy Vary or Nassau in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Karlovy Vary as well as Nassau. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year.
Karlovy Vary can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Karlovy Vary is generally much colder than Nassau. Daily temperatures in Karlovy Vary average around 1°C (33°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. In the winter, Karlovy Vary often gets less sunshine than Nassau. Karlovy Vary gets 58 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 220 hours of full sun.
Karlovy Vary usually gets less rain in January than Nassau. Karlovy Vary gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKarlovy Vary 1°C (33°F)Nassau 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Karlovy Vary or Nassau in the Spring?
Both Nassau and Karlovy Vary are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Karlovy Vary is much colder than Nassau in the spring. The daily temperature in Karlovy Vary averages around 10°C (50°F) in April, and Nassau fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
It's quite sunny in Nassau. Karlovy Vary usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during spring. Karlovy Vary gets 151 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 276 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Karlovy Vary usually receives around the same amount of rain as Nassau. Karlovy Vary gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKarlovy Vary 10°C (50°F)Nassau 23°C (74°F)
Typical Weather for Nassau and Karlovy Vary
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (33°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (50°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| May | 15°C (58°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (35°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
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