Which place is cheaper, Cabo San Lucas or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
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 Nadi (Port Denarau) or Cabo San Lucas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Nadi (Port Denarau) or Cabo San Lucas, 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: Nadi (Port Denarau) or Cabo San Lucas?
Nadi (Port Denarau)
Nadi, pronounced "Nandi", is a city and transportation hub in the Fijian islands. It is on one of the main islands, Viti Levu, and has a population of about 42,000. Many inhabitants are Indian as well as Fijian, and the largest temple in the Southern hemisphere is located in the city center. It must be noted that Nadi and surrounding areas aren't known for the beaches. This is more of a cultural destination or starting point for your trip to Fiji. For the best beaches, you will want to venture out to the other, smaller, islands.
Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas ("Cabo") is on the far southern end of the Baja Peninsula. It has countless resorts and activities for visitors. There are world class golf courses, fine dining options, and five star resorts. Prior to the 1980s, Cabo was a quiet fishing village but with the construction of a nearby airport in 1977, the city rapidly grew into one of Mexico's most popular resort vacation spots. Today, Cabo has one of the country's most vibrant nightlife scenes. It also has plenty of water sport activities, and a great beach scene.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Mexico, and The Best Historical Tours in Mexico.
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Nadi (Port Denarau) Prices
Fiji PricesCabo San Lucas Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNadi (Port Denarau) $200Cabo San Lucas $169
The average daily cost (per person) in Nadi (Port Denarau) is $200, while the average daily cost in Cabo San Lucas is $169. 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) and Cabo San Lucas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNadi (Port Denarau) $107Cabo San Lucas $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNadi (Port Denarau) $214Cabo San Lucas $122
Compare Hotels in Nadi (Port Denarau) and Cabo San Lucas
Looking for a hotel in Nadi (Port Denarau) or Cabo San Lucas? 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: Nadi (Port Denarau) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nadi (Port Denarau) $8.87Cabo San Lucas $27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nadi (Port Denarau):
- 100% CFC APPROVED PRIVATE Transfer - Denarau to Nadi & Coral Coast Hotels: $112
- Airport Transfers: $70
- Arrival Shared Transfer : Airport to Hotel: $37
- CFC APPROVED Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Fiji Marriott, Momi Bay: $29
- CFC APPROVED Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Shangri-La Fijian Resort: $37
- CFC APPROVED Private Departure Transfer - Fiji Marriott Resort, to Nadi Airport: $30
- CFC APPROVED Private Departure Transfer - Outrigger or Bedarra to Nadi Airport: $41
- CFC APPROVED Private Roundtrip Transfer -Nadi Airport to All Maui Bay Properties: $71
- CFC Approved Private Airport Transfer - Nadi Airport to Denarau: $30
- CFC Approved Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Maui Bay Properties: $44
- CFC Approved Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Outrigger & Bedarra Inn: $41
- CFC Approved Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Radisson Blu Resort: $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cabo San Lucas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cabo San Lucas:
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Los Cabos International Airport to Hotel: $27
- Los Cabos Airport Roundtrip Shuttle Transfer: $36
- Los Cabos Airport Private Transfer SJD to Multiple Destinations: $38
- Private Transfer from Cabo San Lucas Airport (CSL) to Cruise Port: $72
- Cabo San Lucas Airport (CSL) to Cabo San Lucas -Arrival Transfer: $78
- Cabo San Lucas to Cabo San Lucas Airport (CSL)-Departure Transfer: $78
- Los Cabos Private Airport Transfers To Hotels: $80
- One Way Private Transfer Los Cabos Airport to Cabo San Lucas.: $95
- Private Transfer from San Jose Del Cabo to Cabo San Lucas Port: $98
- Private Transfer - Los Cabos Airport (SJD) to Cabo San Lucas Port: $98
- Cabo San Lucas Port to Los Cabos Airport (SJD) - Departure Private Transferl: $98
- Los Cabos Airport (SJD) to Cabo San Lucas Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $98
Is it cheaper to fly into Nadi (Port Denarau) or Cabo San Lucas?
Prices for flights to both Cabo San Lucas and Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 dayNadi (Port Denarau) $70Cabo San Lucas $84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cabo San Lucas
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cabo San Lucas.
- Seafood Galore, Los Cabos Food Tour: $80
- San Jose del Cabo Tacos and Food Tour: $88
- Catch of the day dinner in your private villa/condo in Cabo or San Jose del Cabo: $90
- Sunset Mexican Dinner Cruise and Live Music in Cabo San Lucas: $95
- Cabo San Lucas Sunset Dinner Catamaran Cruise to the Arch: $99
- Jumbo Shrimp Dinner in Your Private Villa or Condo in Cabo or San Jose del Cabo: $99
- Cabo Escape Sunset Cruise with Dinner and Open Bar: $99
- Pirate Ship Sunset Dinner and Show in Los Cabos: $99
- Cabo Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar on Cabo Wave: $99
- Cabo Pirate Adventure: Family Sunset Dinner & Show: $99
- Sunset E-bike Beach Ride with Mexican Dinner and Margaritas: $109
- Mexican Beer and Seafood Tour in San Jose del Cabo: $109
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nadi (Port Denarau) $33Cabo San Lucas $41
Tours and Activities in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nadi (Port Denarau) are as follows:
- FIJI: Official Tifajek Mud Pool and Hot Spring Tour: $33
- FIJI: Official Sabeto Hotspring and Mudpool Tour: $36
- Sabeto Waterfall Tour (Nadi): $58
- Sabeto Hot Springs and Mud Pool Tour: $73
- Finding Nemo - Half Day Cruise to South Sea Island: $74
- Garden of Sleeping Giant Tour with Tifajek Mud Pool and Hotspring: $78
- Nadi Heritage Tour: $82
- Discover Nadi Tour: $84
- Cultural Night Tour: $84
- Garden of Sleeping Giant with Sabeto Hotspring Mudpool Tour: $85
- Nadi Sightseeing Include Viseisei Village, Market, Garden& Temple: $86
- 6 Hours Giant Zipline Adventure Park in Fiji: $91
Tours and Activities in Cabo San Lucas
Here are a few actual costs in Cabo San Lucas for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Tour to Arch in the only Clear Boat in Cabo Cruise Hotel PICKUP!: $11
- Cabo Clear Boat Tour to the Arch: Hotel Pickup Available: $15
- Tour to Arch in the only Clear Boat in Cabo Cruise Hotel PICKUP!: $15
- ATV Ride & Camel Experience : A Double Adventure: $17
- Cabo San Lucas Arch and Lover's Beach Boat Tour: $19
- Boat Tour with Glass Arc Bottom with Beach Time: $19
- Cabo San Lucas Arch Tour and we go down to Playa del Amor: $20
- Shared Guided Cabo San Lucas Boat Tour: $23
- Cabo San Lucas Arc Transparent Boat Tour: $23
- Cabo Glass Bottom Boat Arch Tour for Cruise Passengers: $25
- Famous Arch tour with Glass Bottom Boat.: $25
- Glass Bottom Boat Sightseeing Tour in Cabo San Lucas: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNadi (Port Denarau) $11Cabo San Lucas $27
Sample the Local Flavors in Cabo San Lucas
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cabo San Lucas:
- Wine Tasting Sunset Cruise Tour in San Jose del Cabo: $280
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nadi (Port Denarau) and Cabo San Lucas, we can see that Nadi (Port Denarau) is more expensive. And not only is Cabo San Lucas much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nadi (Port Denarau) is in Pacific and Cabo San Lucas is in North America, 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 Cabo San Lucas would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cabo San Lucas 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nadi (Port Denarau) than you might in Cabo San Lucas.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nadi (Port Denarau) Expensive? and Is Cabo San Lucas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nadi (Port Denarau) or Cabo San Lucas?
Cabo San Lucas has a larger population, and is about 1% larger than the population of Nadi (Port Denarau). When comparing the sizes of Nadi (Port Denarau) and Cabo San Lucas, 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.
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