Which place is cheaper, Antigua Guatemala or Nassau?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Nassau or Antigua Guatemala?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Nassau or Antigua Guatemala, 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: Nassau or Antigua Guatemala?
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.
Antigua Guatemala
Before a disastrous earthquake in 1773, Antigua was the colonial capital of Guatemala. For 200 years it had reigned as so and today shows remnants of its glorious past with Spanish colonial buildings and other architectural landmarks still standing. Due to this large amount of preserved architecture, Antigua was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is now the most touristed city of Guatemala.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Guatemala, and The Best Eco Tours in Guatemala.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNassau $188Antigua Guatemala $63
The average daily cost (per person) in Nassau is $188, while the average daily cost in Antigua Guatemala is $63. 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 Nassau and Antigua Guatemala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNassau $108Antigua Guatemala $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNassau $216Antigua Guatemala $44
Compare Hotels in Nassau and Antigua Guatemala
Looking for a hotel in Nassau or Antigua Guatemala? 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: Nassau Hotel Prices and Antigua Guatemala Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nassau $32Antigua Guatemala $12
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:
- Nassau Roundtrip Transfer by Limousine to Paradise Island: $360
- Private Airport Transfer: $305
- Lynden Pindling Airport (NAS): Round-Trip Nassau Transfer: $280
- Roundtrip Airport Transfer- Lincoln Town Car: $225
- Nassau, Bahamas Private Airport Transfers: $220
- Private Roundtrip Minibus Transfer to Palm Cay: $200
- Private Roundtrip Luxury SUV Transfer to Downtown Nassau: $190
- Atlantis Private Luxury Roundtrip Airport Transfer: $190
- Private Roundtrip Luxury SUV Transfer to Cable Beach: $190
- Private Roundtrip Minibus Transfer to Paradise Island: $180
- Chauffeur service, airport transfer, hotel transfer.: $175
- Nassau Airport (NAS): Private Transfer to Nassau cruise port: $171
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antigua Guatemala
Also for Antigua Guatemala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Panajachel: One Way Shared Transfers to Antigua: $23
- Guatemala City: One way Shared Transfer to Antigua: $24
- Private Ground Transfer From Antigua To Guatemala City Airport: $25
- Antigua: Private Transfer to Guatemala City Airport: $25
- Guatemala City Airport: Private Transfer to Antigua: $25
- Private Transfer from La Aurora Airport to Antigua Guatemala: $25
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Puerto Quetzal Port: $28
- Transfer From Antigua to Panajachel (Atitlan): $29
- Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to La Aurora Airport: $30
- One way shared transfer to Panajachel: $31
- From Antigua Guatemala One way shared transfer to El Paredon: $34
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to La Aurora Airport: $45
Is it cheaper to fly into Nassau or Antigua Guatemala?
Prices for flights to both Antigua Guatemala and Nassau 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 dayNassau $52Antigua Guatemala $14
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
- Sail Catamaran Sunset Dinner Cruise: $103
- Nassau Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
- Dinner and Dancing: $130
- Flavors of Nassau Food Tour: $135
- Authentic Bahamian Cooking Class: $135
- All Inclusive Sunset Dinner Cruise in Nassau Bahamas: $138
- Island Food Tour: $140
- Self-Drive Scooter Food Tour: $180
- Nassau Cooking Class at Graycliff Restaurant: $256
Typical Food Prices in Antigua Guatemala
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Antigua Guatemala:
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Lunch$3.23
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Lunch$7.75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antigua Guatemala
For Antigua Guatemala, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Antigua: Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Experience with Locals: $50
- Traditional Guatemalan Cooking Class with a Local Family: $60
- Antigua: Cooking Class with Local Family: $74
- Street Food Tour Around Antigua: $75
- Local Street Food Tour of Antigua: $75
- Market food tour and tortilla workshop: $79
- Market and Mayan Cooking Class: $80
- Antigua: Private Evening Street Food Tour with Dinner: $84
- Guatemalan Cooking Class & Market Tour: $85
- Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class in Antigua: $90
- Guatemalan Cooking Class and Market Tour: $98
- From Guatemala City: Guatemala Cooking Class Tour: $120
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nassau $37Antigua Guatemala $15
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:
- Bahamas Adventure: Pigs, Reef, Turtles, and Beach with Lunch: $299
- "Let's Get Piggy with It!" Swimming Pig Adventures: $200
- 1 Hour Harbor Tour: Unlimited Punch, Celeb homes, Atlantis….: $65
- 15 Minutes Jet Car Adventure in Bahamas: $150
- 2 Hours Sip and Snorkeling Experience in Bahamas: $150
- 3 Hour Eco-Glide Adventure in Nassau: $99
- 3 Islands Boat Adventure: Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling And Turtles: $175
- 3-Hour ATV Tour of New Providence (Inclusive of water & local deserts): $190
- ATV Half Day City Tour in Guided Tour With Free Samples: $250
- ATV Island Tour with Beach Break, Lunch, and Pick-up/Drop-off: $199
- ATV Island Tour(Beach Break+Lunch Stop): $188
- All New Tour with Seafood Snack Português & Español : $7.00
Tours and Activities in Antigua Guatemala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Antigua Guatemala.
- Historical and Cultural Walking Tour of Antigua Guatemala : $20
- Half-Day Walking Tour: $20
- Guided Walking Tour Legends of Antigua Guatemala: $20
- Guided Walking Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $20
- Express tour in Antigua: $20
- La Antigua Horror Stories Night Walking Tour: $20
- Antigua Walking Tour: $23
- Antigua walking tour: Highlights, history, cultural.: $25
- City Highlights Guided Walking Tour: $25
- Chocolate workshop; gastronomic experience of cocoa.: $28
- Classic Cultural Walking City Tour of Antigua Guatemala: $28
- Pacaya Hike from Antigua an Adventure with Roasted Marshmallows: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNassau $19Antigua Guatemala $11
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Nassau
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Nassau:
- Rum Runners Pub Crawl: $140
Sample the Local Flavors in Antigua Guatemala
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Antigua Guatemala:
- Antigua Bar Crawl: $26
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nassau and Antigua Guatemala, we can see that Nassau is more expensive. And not only is Antigua Guatemala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nassau is in Caribbean Islands and Antigua Guatemala is in Central 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 Antigua Guatemala would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Antigua Guatemala 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 Antigua Guatemala.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nassau Expensive? and Is Antigua Guatemala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nassau or Antigua Guatemala?
Nassau has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Antigua Guatemala. When comparing the sizes of Nassau and Antigua Guatemala, 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.