Which place is cheaper, Grande-Terre or Nassau?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNassau $189Grande-Terre $157
The average daily cost (per person) in Nassau is $189, while the average daily cost in Grande-Terre is $157. 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 $109Grande-Terre $88
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNassau $218Grande-Terre $176
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 $9.75
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:
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Water Taxi$8.02
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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:
- Atlantis Private Luxury Roundtrip Airport Transfer: $190
- Baha Mar ( Grand Hyatt, SLS, Rosewood Hotels) Private Airport Transfers : $160
- Chippies Airport/Hotel Transfers Transportation: $55
- Group transfer: $68
- Low Cost Airport Transfers: $185
- Luxury MKT Town Car Private Roundtrip Transfer : $140
- Lynden Pindling Airport (NAS): Round-Trip Nassau Transfer: $252
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $40
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau cruise port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $80
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau hotels -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $109
- Nassau Airport (NAS): Private Transfer to Nassau cruise port: $164
- Nassau Cruise Port to Nassau hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grande-Terre
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Grande-Terre:
- Pointe-a-Pitre to Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) - Departure Private Transfer: $23
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport to Pointe-a-Pitre Hotels Arrival Transfer: $23
- PrivateTransfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Cruise Port to Airport (PTP) : $26
- Private Transfer from Pointe-à-Pitre City Hotels to Cruise Port: $26
- Private Transfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Cruise Port to City Hotels: $26
- PrivateTransfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Cruise Port : $26
- Transfer Guadeloupe Airport to Cruise Port: $38
- Arrival Private Transfer Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Pointe a Pitre by SUV: $41
- Departure Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $41
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Pointe-a-Pitre - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $46
- Arrival Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Le Gosier by SUV: $50
- Departure Private Transfer from Le Gosier to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $51
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 $53Grande-Terre $51
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nassau
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nassau.
- Nassau Food Tour and Beach Break: $65
- Conch Salad Cooking Lesson and Tasting in Nassau: $80
- Savor Old Nassau Dining Stroll by Tru Bahamian Food Tours: $116
- Sail Catamaran Sunset Dinner Cruise: $116
- All Inclusive Sunset Dinner Cruise in Nassau Bahamas: $125
- Dinner and Dancing: $130
- Authentic Bahamian Cooking Class: $135
- Bahamian Cooking Class Lunch Experience by Tru Bahamian Food Tour: $140
- Island Food Tour: $140
- Gourmet dinner & sunset cruise on luxury catamaran: $375
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nassau $37Grande-Terre $48
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:
- Champagne and Diamond Shopping Experience in Downtown, Bahamas: $5.00
- Archie's Weekend Tour with Seafood Snack and Spanish Friendly: $7.00
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Nassau Self-Guided Audio Tour: The Jewel of the Bahamas: $15
- Heritage Museum of The Bahamas Nassau Guided Tour: $20
- Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours: $28
- Roundtrip Shuttle from Cruise Terminal at Prince George Wharf: $29
- Nassau Sightseeing Bus Tour: $35
- Big Bus Private Tour (minimum of 15): $43
- Bahamas Ghost Walking Tour: $44
- Banana Boat Adventure: $50
- Dis We Culture Tour (At least 6 passengers): $50
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: $15
- Cruise Stopover at Village Sainte Anne and its Beach: $31
- Guided tour by electric tuk-tuk: $49
- Stand Up Paddle Adventure in Guadeloupe: $49
- Stopover Cruise - Valombreuse Botanical Garden + Sainte-Anne Beach: $49
- *Cruise Stopover* - Tropical Forest - Sainte-Anne Beach: $60
- Private Surf Lessons Tour in Guadeloupe: $97
- Photoshoot + Drone on a Caribbean paradise beach or day tour : $100
- Full Day Tour of Guadeloupe: $157
- Private Ultralight Seaplane Experience in Guadeloupe: $169
- Full Day Private Boat Tour to the Lagoon of Guadeloupe: $232
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNassau $19Grande-Terre $13
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$6.52
Sample the Local Flavors in Nassau
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Nassau:
- Nassau Rum Distillery Tour: $25
- Rum Runners Pub Crawl: $140
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nassau and Grande-Terre, we can see that Nassau is more expensive. And not only is Grande-Terre much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Grande-Terre would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Grande-Terre 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 Grande-Terre.
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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