Which place is cheaper, Freeport or Leiden?
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 Leiden or Freeport?
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 Leiden and Freeport can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Leiden or Freeport?
Leiden
Leiden is a city in the province of South Holland. It is south of the Netherlands capital, Amsterdam, and has a population of about 190,000. It is known for its university, museums, markets, and of course, canals. Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands and is a sister school of Oxford, which is England's oldest university.
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 10-Day Tours from Amsterdam, The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam, 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 dayLeiden €161Freeport €247
The average daily cost (per person) in Leiden is €161, while the average daily cost in Freeport is €247. 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 Leiden and Freeport in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLeiden €78Freeport €120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLeiden €156Freeport €240
Compare Hotels in Leiden and Freeport
Looking for a hotel in Leiden 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: Leiden Hotel Prices and Freeport Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Leiden €26Freeport €50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Leiden
Also for Leiden, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Historical Private Tour of Delft and Leiden including Transfer: $262
- Private Tour of The Hague and Leiden including Transfer: $251
- Premium electric transfer from Leiden Area to the Airport: $101
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Freeport
Also for Freeport, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shared Round Trip Limousine Transfer : $150
- Roundtrip Airport Transfers Grand Lucayan Resort Freeport: $30
- Round-trip Airport Transfers to Castaway Resorts, Freeport: $30
- Round-Trip Airport Transfer Viva Club Fortuna Freeport: $30
- Round-Trip Airport Transfer Between Freeport Airport and Pelican Bay Resort : $30
- Private Transfer from Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Freeport Port: $68
- Private Transfer from Freeport Port to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO): $68
- Private Transfer from FPO to Old Bahama Bay resort : $256
- Private Transfer from FPO to Freeport hotels or resorts: $183
- Private One way Airport Transfer in Freeport : $180
- Old Bahama Bay to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) - Private Transfer: $78
- Luxury SUV Transfer from Airport, cruise port, Celebration Key : $133
Is it cheaper to fly into Leiden or Freeport?
Prices for flights to both Freeport and Leiden 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 dayLeiden €67Freeport €93
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
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Leiden €17Freeport €34
Tours and Activities in Leiden
For Leiden, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 90 minutes Self-Guided Walking tour with puzzles in Leiden: $23
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $108
- Cruise with Keukenhof Entrance Ticket in Amsterdam Lakes: $47
- Discover Leiden with a self-guided Outside Escape city game tour!: $30
- Discover Leiden's Highlights: Your Self-Guided GPS Tour: $8.29
- Dutch Windmills & Polder Walking Tour: $45
- Escape Tour Leiden -selfguided citygame- find the secret exit!: $24
- Half-Day Private Guided Tour in Leiden: $262
- Historical Private Tour with Local Guide: $351
- Leiden City Tour with Live guide in Netherlands: $43
- Cruise through the Historic City Center with Guide: $15
- Cultural highlights walking tour NEW: $294
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€254
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4 Hr. Kayak Tour€60
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip€64
Tours and Activities in Freeport
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Freeport.
- Jet Ski Tour: Explore the Bahamas Coastlines -90 minutes: $206
- Swim with the Pigs Freeport @Creative Eco Adventures: $72
- Bahamas Sea Scooter Snorkeling Adventure: $120
- Clear Kayak Tour: $120
- CocoNutz Cruisers Electric Bicycle Tour: $123
- East End Private Day Trip Experience Tour : $270
- Eleuthera Adventure: Swings, Pigs, and Reefs: $600
- Freeport Shore Excursion: Garden of the Groves and City Tour: $127
- Freeport Shore Excursion: Garden of the Groves and City Tour: $126
- Grand Bahama Culture, History & Local Flavors Tour: $280
- Junkanoo Adventure with Bahamian Cuisine Tasting: $850
- Go Kart Adventure Caves Pirates Beaches: $109
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLeiden €26Freeport €26
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Leiden and Freeport, we can see that Freeport is more expensive. And not only is Leiden much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Leiden 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 Leiden would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Leiden 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 Leiden.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Leiden Expensive? and Is Freeport Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Leiden or Freeport?
Leiden has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Freeport. When comparing the sizes of Leiden 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.