Which place is cheaper, Nassau 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 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 Leiden and Nassau can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Leiden or Nassau?
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.
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 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 €161Nassau €198
The average daily cost (per person) in Leiden is €161, while the average daily cost in Nassau is €198. 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 Nassau in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLeiden €78Nassau €94
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLeiden €156Nassau €188
Compare Hotels in Leiden and Nassau
Looking for a hotel in Leiden 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: Leiden Hotel Prices and Nassau Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Leiden €26Nassau €28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Leiden
Also for Leiden, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Premium electric transfer from Leiden Area to the Airport: $99
- Private Tour of The Hague and Leiden including Transfer: $246
- Historical Private Tour of Delft and Leiden including Transfer: $257
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:
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Water Taxi€6.98
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Taxi to Cable Beach€22
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Taxi from Airport€26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:
- Transfer Service in Nassau Bahamas: $68
- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $300
- Round Trip Private Airport To Hotel Transfer in Nassau: $68
- Private Transfer from Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau Hotel or Cruise Port: $133
- Private Transfer from NAS to Nassau Hotel or Cruise Port: $133
- Private SUV One way Airport Transfer/Grocery & Liquor stop included: $200
- Private Roundtrip Sedan Airport Transfer to Eastern District: $185
- Private Roundtrip Sedan Airport Transfer to Downtown Nassau: $159
- Private Roundtrip Sedan Airport Transfer to Cable Beach: $159
- Private Roundtrip Sedan Airport Transfer: $159
- Private One-way Transfer Lynden Pindling Airport To Nassau: $78
- Private One-Way Transfer from Lynden Airport to Bahamas: $45
Is it cheaper to fly into Leiden or Nassau?
Prices for flights to both Nassau 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 €67Nassau €79
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
- 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.Leiden €17Nassau €32
Tours and Activities in Leiden
For Leiden, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Pilgrims and Painters of A Self Guided Walking Tour: $7.99
- Pub Trail an adventure full of surprises: $13
- Hortus botanicus Leiden Entry Ticket: $13
- Guided City Canal Cruise: $15
- The Best of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Cruise through the Historic City Center with Guide: $16
- Self-Guided City Trail Kids Tour in Noordwijk (4-8 years): $22
- 90 minutes Self-Guided Walking tour with puzzles in Leiden: $23
- Historical and Fun City Tour in German, English, or Dutch: $23
- Self Guided Secrets of Leiden Exploration Game Tour: $23
- Self-guided city trail - JOLA's Schnipseljagd Noordwijk Sea Tour: $28
- Windmill cruise from Leiden: $29
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€44
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4 Hr Kayak Tour€61
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip€65
Tours and Activities in Nassau
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nassau are as follows:
- 1.5 Hour Bahamas Special City Tour and Nassau City Tour Package: $250
- 2 Hours Sip and Snorkeling Experience in Bahamas: $150
- 3 Islands Tour, Swim with Pigs, Turtles, Snorkelling & lunch: $175
- 3-Hour ATV Tour of New Providence (Inclusive of water & local deserts): $190
- 4-Island Tour Swimming Pigs, turtles, snorkeling , rose island,: $175
- ATV Guided Historical Site Tours Nassau: $158
- ATV Half Day City Tour in Guided Tour With Free Samples: $200
- ATV Tour of Nassau (Drive Your Own ATV-Driver 21yr+ with license): $119
- Atlantis Bridge Speed Boat Adventure: $90
- Atv Guided Tours Nassau Bahamas: $250
- Audio Driving Tour Around St. Simons Island: $9.99
- Bahamas Adventure: Pigs, Reef, Turtles, and Beach with Lunch: $299
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLeiden €26Nassau €16
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€5.67
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 Leiden and Nassau, we can see that Nassau 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 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 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 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 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 Nassau Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Leiden or Nassau?
Nassau has a larger population, and is about 90% larger than the population of Leiden. When comparing the sizes of Leiden 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 Leiden or Nassau?
Leiden 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 Leiden or Nassau in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Leiden as well as Nassau. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Leiden this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year.
In the summer, Leiden is much colder than Nassau. Typically, the summer temperatures in Leiden in July average around 17°C (62°F), and Nassau averages at about 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Leiden this time of the year. In the summer, Leiden often gets less sunshine than Nassau. Leiden gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 273 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Nassau. Leiden usually gets less rain in July than Nassau. Leiden gets 75 mm (3 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 JulyLeiden 17°C (62°F)Nassau 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Leiden or Nassau in the Autumn?
Both Nassau and Leiden are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Leiden for the shopping scene. Plenty of visitors come to Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Leiden is generally much colder than Nassau. Daily temperatures in Leiden average around 11°C (51°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
It's quite sunny in Nassau. Leiden usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during autumn. Leiden gets 99 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 223 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Nassau. In October, Leiden usually receives less rain than Nassau. Leiden gets 72 mm (2.8 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 OctoberLeiden 11°C (51°F)Nassau 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Leiden or Nassau in the Winter?
Both Nassau and Leiden during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Leiden in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round.
Leiden can get quite cold in the winter. Leiden is much colder than Nassau in the winter. The daily temperature in Leiden averages around 2°C (36°F) in January, and Nassau fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Leiden often gets less sunshine than Nassau. Leiden gets 46 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 220 hours of full sun.
Leiden usually gets more rain in January than Nassau. Leiden gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLeiden 2°C (36°F)Nassau 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Leiden or Nassau in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Leiden and Nassau. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Leiden is much colder than Nassau. Typically, the spring temperatures in Leiden in April average around 8°C (46°F), and Nassau averages at about 23°C (74°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nassau this time of the year. Leiden usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during spring. Leiden gets 166 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 276 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Leiden usually receives around the same amount of rain as Nassau. Leiden gets 52 mm (2 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 AprilLeiden 8°C (46°F)Nassau 23°C (74°F)
Typical Weather for Nassau and Leiden
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
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