Which place is cheaper, Grande-Terre or Nassau?
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 Nassau or Grande-Terre?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Nassau or Grande-Terre, 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 Grande-Terre?
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.
Grande-Terre
Grande Terre is an island that makes up the eastern half of the Guadeloupe 'mainland.' It is divided from the other half of the main Guadeloupe island, Basse Terre, by a narrow channel called Rivière Salee (or the Salt River). The island itself is characterized by rolling hills, white sand beaches, and cliffs, and its indented coastline is surrounded by coral reefs. It is home to most of Guadeloupe's farmlands and tourist resorts.
For some great organized tour ideas, see 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 dayNassau $227Grande-Terre $209
The average daily cost (per person) in Nassau is $227, while the average daily cost in Grande-Terre is $209. 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 Grande-Terre in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNassau $108Grande-Terre $95
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNassau $216Grande-Terre $190
Compare Hotels in Nassau and Grande-Terre
Looking for a hotel in Nassau or Grande-Terre? 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 Grande-Terre Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nassau $32Grande-Terre $10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:
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Water Taxi$8.00
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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:
- AirPort Transfer (One Way): $151
- Airport Transfer: $190
- Airport Transfer Paradise Island: $40
- Airport Transfer to Grand Hyatt, Rosewood, SLS Bahamar: $26
- Baha Mar ( Grand Hyatt, SLS, Rosewood Hotels) Private Airport Transfers: $160
- Bahamas Lynden Pindling Airport (NAS) Private Transfer to Nassau: $80
- Chippies Airport/Hotel Transfers Transportation: $110
- Convenient Airport Transfers from Nassau Airport: $87
- Direct Private Airport Transfer four or more Persons (one way): $20
- Group transfer: $68
- Luxury Airport Transfer in Nassau – VIP Mercedes Sprinter Service: $250
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grande-Terre
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Grande-Terre:
- Transfer Guadeloupe Airport to Cruise Port: $38
- Arrival Private Transfer Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Pointe a Pitre by SUV: $41
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Pointe-a-Pitre Arrival Transfer: $46
- Pointe-a-Pitre to Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) - Departure Private Transfer: $46
- Departure Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $49
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Guadeloupe island hotel-Arrival Private Transfer: $69
- Guadeloupe to Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) - Private Transfer: $69
- PrivateTransfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Cruise Port: $74
- Private Transfer from Pointe-à-Pitre to Pointe-à-Pitre Port: $74
- Private Transfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Port to Pointe-à-Pitre: $74
- PrivateTransfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Cruise Port to Airport (PTP): $74
- Departure Transfer from Pointe a Pitre to Pointe a Pitre Airport: $76
Is it cheaper to fly into Nassau or Grande-Terre?
Prices for flights to both Grande-Terre 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 $91Grande-Terre $96
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
- Nassau Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
- Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
- Dinner and Dancing: $130
- Flavors of Nassau Food Tour: $135
- All Inclusive Sunset Dinner Cruise in Nassau Bahamas: $138
- Experience Breakfast,Lunch or Dinner in the sky of Nassau Bahamas: $176
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nassau $37Grande-Terre $52
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:
- Audio Driving Tour Around St. Simons Island: $9.99
- Historical & Cultural Walking Tour: $10
- Nassau City Highlights Sightseeing Tour: $40
- Group City Tour and Beach Experience from Cruise Port: $40
- Private Sightseeing in Fort Montagu with Crab and Seafood meal: $45
- Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours: $45
- Electric Bus Tour with Food & Drink Samples: $50
- Banana Boat Adventure: $50
- Dilly Dally Walking Tour of Nassau Attractions: $55
- German/English Island Tours with conch fritter tasting: $55
- City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $55
- Cultural Walking Tour of Downtown Nassau Attractions: $55
Tours and Activities in Grande-Terre
Here are a few actual costs in Grande-Terre for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Cruise stopover - Plage du Gosier Round trip: $16
- Stand Up Paddle Adventure in Guadeloupe: $47
- Guided tour by electric tuk-tuk: $53
- *Cruise Stopover* - CASCADE WITH CRAYFISH- Sainte-Anne Beach: $65
- Pointe à Pitre City Tour, Island Stopover, and Beach Breaks: $100
- Cruise to the Grand Ass DE Sac in an open air aquarium: $129
- Full Day Tour of Guadeloupe: $170
- Private Ultralight Seaplane Experience in Guadeloupe: $183
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNassau $19Grande-Terre $14
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$6.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Grande-Terre
Also in Grande-Terre, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Local Market, Crayfish Waterfall and Rum Distillery with Tasting: $229
When comparing the travel costs between Nassau and Grande-Terre, we can see that Nassau is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Caribbean Islands, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nassau Expensive? and Is Grande-Terre Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Nassau or Grande-Terre?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Nassau or Grande-Terre in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Nassau and Grande-Terre. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round. Grande-Terre attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Grande-Terre receives a lot of rain in the summer. Nassau gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Nassau usually receives around the same amount of rain as Grande-Terre. Nassau gets 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Grande-Terre receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Grande-Terre this time of the year. In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. Nassau usually receives more sunshine than Grande-Terre during summer. Nassau gets 273 hours of sunny skies, while Grande-Terre receives 245 hours of full sun in the summer.
In the summer, Nassau is around the same temperature as Grande-Terre. Typically, the summer temperatures in Nassau in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Grande-Terre averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNassau 28°C (82°F)Grande-Terre 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Nassau or Grande-Terre in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Nassau as well as Grande-Terre. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grande-Terre throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Grande-Terre. Nassau receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Nassau usually gets less rain in October than Grande-Terre. Nassau gets 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain, while Grande-Terre receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Grande-Terre. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nassau this time of the year. In the autumn, Nassau often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Grande-Terre. Nassau gets 223 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Grande-Terre receives 217 hours of full sun.
In October, Nassau is generally around the same temperature as Grande-Terre. Daily temperatures in Nassau average around 26°C (79°F), and Grande-Terre fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNassau 26°C (79°F)Grande-Terre 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Nassau or Grande-Terre in the Winter?
Both Grande-Terre and Nassau are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Grande-Terre because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Nassau usually receives less rain than Grande-Terre. Nassau gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Grande-Terre receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Grande-Terre. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. Nassau usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Grande-Terre during winter. Nassau gets 220 hours of sunny skies, while Grande-Terre receives 236 hours of full sun in the winter.
Nassau is cooler than Grande-Terre in the winter. The daily temperature in Nassau averages around 21°C (70°F) in January, and Grande-Terre fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNassau 21°C (70°F)Grande-Terre 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Nassau or Grande-Terre in the Spring?
Both Grande-Terre and Nassau during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grande-Terre year-round.
Grande-Terre gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Nassau usually gets less rain in April than Grande-Terre. Nassau gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Grande-Terre receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Grande-Terre, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Nassau. In the spring, Nassau often gets more sunshine than Grande-Terre. Nassau gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Grande-Terre receives 240 hours of full sun.
In the spring, Nassau is around the same temperature as Grande-Terre. Typically, the spring temperatures in Nassau in April average around 23°C (74°F), and Grande-Terre averages at about 26°C (78°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNassau 23°C (74°F)Grande-Terre 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Grande-Terre and Nassau
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 23°C (74°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (80°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (75°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Dec | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
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