A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Lillehammer vs. Freeport for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Lillehammer or Freeport?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lillehammer 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: Lillehammer or Freeport?

Lillehammer

Most people know the name Lillehammer because it is the city that hosted the 1994 Olympics. While it's obviously a beautiful travel destination during the winter months when it's covered in snow and winter sport opportunities are abundant, it is also a lovely travel destination in the summer. It's a surprisingly small town with a population of around 25,000. It's streets are lined with quaint, wooden houses that date back to the 19th century. The town is located on the banks of Lake Mjosa. There's a nice shopping street that's called Storgata and cuts through the middle of the old town. It is pedestrian only, giving it a charming atmosphere and making it an enjoyable place to walk around. The town also has nice galleries and museums that are worth a visit.

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 Polar Tours & Cruises in Norway, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Norway, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas.


Which place is cheaper, Freeport or Lillehammer?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Lillehammer is $99, 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 Lillehammer and Freeport in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Lillehammer $45
    Freeport $141
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Lillehammer $90
    Freeport $282
Compare Hotels in Lillehammer and Freeport

Looking for a hotel in Lillehammer 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.

Hotels in Lillehammer


Hotels in Freeport


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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: Lillehammer Hotel Prices and Freeport Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Lillehammer $4.99
    Freeport $59

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Freeport

Also for Freeport, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Freeport to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) Departure Private Transfer: $78
  • Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Freeport - Arrival Private Transfer: $78
  • Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Old Bahama Bay - Private Transfer: $78
  • Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Old Bahama Bay -Round-Trip Transfer: $155
  • Grand Bahama Airport(FPO) to Freeport -RoundTrip Private Transfer: $155
  • Luxury SUV Transfer from Airport, cruise port, Celebration Key : $133
  • Old Bahama Bay to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) - Private Transfer: $78
  • Private One way Airport Transfer in Freeport : $180
  • Private Transfer from FPO to Freeport hotels or resorts: $183
  • Private Transfer from FPO to Old Bahama Bay resort : $255
  • Private Transfer from Freeport Port to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO): $68
  • Private Transfer from Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Freeport Port: $68

Is it cheaper to fly into Lillehammer or Freeport?

Prices for flights to both Freeport and Lillehammer 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Lillehammer $47
    Freeport $110

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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Lillehammer $14
    Freeport $40

Typical Entertainment Prices in Freeport

For Freeport, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • 10 Dive Package
    $299
  • 4 Hr. Kayak Tour
    $70
  • 1/2 Day Snorkel Trip
    $75

Tours and Activities in Freeport

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Freeport.

  • Tour of Coral Vita and breach brak at Banana bay beach club: $51
  • Swim with the Pigs Freeport @Creative Eco Adventures: $72
  • Mamma Gal Celeb-Key Shared Tour: $75
  • Mamma Gal Native Experience : $80
  • Grand Bahama Catamaran Sunset Cruise with Drinks and Snacks: $89
  • Rumbo Tour : $90
  • Mamma Gal East End Native Experience : $95
  • Go Kart Adventure Caves Pirates Beaches: $109
  • Bahamas Sea Scooter Snorkeling Adventure: $120
  • Clear Kayak Tour: $120
  • CocoNutz Cruisers Electric Bicycle Tour: $123
  • Freeport Shore Excursion: Garden of the Groves and City Tour: $126

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Lillehammer $9.28
    Freeport $30

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 Lillehammer and Freeport, we can see that Freeport is more expensive. And not only is Lillehammer much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Lillehammer 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 Lillehammer would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lillehammer 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 Lillehammer.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lillehammer Expensive? and Is Freeport Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Lillehammer or Freeport?

Freeport has a larger population, and is about 41% larger than the population of Lillehammer. When comparing the sizes of Lillehammer 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.