Which place is cheaper, Honolulu 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 Honolulu?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Nassau or Honolulu, 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 Honolulu?
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.
Honolulu
Hawaii's capital city of Honolulu, on the island of Oahu, is the state's center for government, finance, and transportation. It's also the home of Waikiki Beach, one of the most famous beaches in the state of Hawaii. Nearly one million people live in this Honolulu metropolitan area. This is almost 80% of the state's population. The city is not the relaxed Hawaiian destination that you might be searching for, but is instead a fast paced, cosmopolitan city. In addition to attracting many tourists every year, you'll also find international businesses, military defense and a diverse culture and population.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New York City, and The Best 2-Week Tours from New York City.
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Nassau Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNassau $226Honolulu $329
The average daily cost (per person) in Nassau is $226, while the average daily cost in Honolulu is $329. 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 Honolulu in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNassau $108Honolulu $190
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNassau $216Honolulu $380
Compare Hotels in Nassau and Honolulu
Looking for a hotel in Nassau or Honolulu? 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 Honolulu Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nassau $32Honolulu $26
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:
- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $300
- Round Trip Airport to/from Hotel Private Transfers: $275
- Nassau, Bahamas Private Airport Transfers: $220
- Private Bahamian Baking Class and Transfers with Chef Gabbi: $210
- Private Roundtrip Minivan Airport Transfer to Palm Cay: $200
- Private Roundtrip Minibus Transfer to Cable Beach: $200
- Private SUV One way Airport Transfer/Grocery & Liquor stop included : $200
- Private Roundtrip Sedan Airport Transfer to Palm Cay: $190
- Atlantis Private Luxury Roundtrip Airport Transfer: $190
- Private Roundtrip Minivan Airport Transfer: $180
- Round Trip Private Airport To Hotel Transfer in Nassau: $175
- S U V Private Transfer, Hyatt, SLS, Rosewood ,Sandals , ATLANTIS : $170
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Honolulu
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Honolulu are as follows:
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Rental Car for One Day$35
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Airport Shuttle for Two$30
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Hilton Parking$24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Honolulu
Also for Honolulu, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Transfer: Airport Shuttle Honolulu and Waikiki or Cruise Terminal: $18
- Private Transfer from Honolulu Port to Honolulu / Waikiki hotels: $22
- Private Transfer from Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Honolulu Port: $22
- Shared Departure Transfer from Waikiki Hotels to Honolulu Airport: $23
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Honolulu Airport to Hotel or Cruise Terminal: $24
- HNL Airport Private Transfer to Honolulu|Hotels: $24
- Shared Arrival Transfer from Honolulu Airport to Waikiki Hotels: $25
- Honolulu / Waikiki to Honolulu Airport (HNL) - Departure Private Transfer: $25
- Honolulu Airport HNL to Honolulu/Waikiki Arrival Private Transfer: $25
- Hawaii: Private Airport Transfers from/to Honolulu City: $26
- Oahu: Private Transfer to/from Honolulu Airport - Waikiki: $26
- Private Transfer Honolulu Airport HNL to Honolulu / Turtle Beach: $28
Is it cheaper to fly into Nassau or Honolulu?
Prices for flights to both Honolulu 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 $91Honolulu $91
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
- Savor Old Nassau Dining Stroll by Tru Bahamian Food Tours: $116
- Nassau Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
- Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
- Dinner and Dancing: $130
- Authentic Bahamian Cooking Class: $135
- All Inclusive Sunset Dinner Cruise in Nassau Bahamas: $138
- Bahamian Cooking Class Lunch Experience by Tru Bahamian Food Tour: $140
- Saturday Bahamian Cooking Class in Downtown Nassau: $149
Typical Food Prices in Honolulu
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Honolulu:
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Dinner for Two$73
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Lapperts Hawaii Ice Cream$5.55
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Chai's Island Bistro (for 2)$53
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Cheeseburger Waikiki (for 2)$34
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Matsumoto Shave Ice (for 2)$7.50
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Hot Dog with the Fixins'$8.30
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Sushi Dinner for Two$73
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Honolulu
For Honolulu, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Oʻahu: Nā Lei Aloha Lūʻau & Dinner or Cocktail Show Option: $93
- Waikiki Food Tour with Local Guide: $100
- Da Local's Food Tour of Oahu: $150
- Ka Moana Luau Dinner and Show with Transportation: $166
- Sunset 5 Course Dinner Cruise with Entertainment: $193
- Nova Five Star Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Jazz: $236
- Brewery and Local Food Tour: $600
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nassau $37Honolulu $40
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:
- 3 Hour Smart Eco Segway Adventure in Nassau: $99
- 4-Island Tour Swimming Pigs, turtles, snorkeling , rose island, : $180
- Bahamas Adventure: Pigs, Reef, Turtles, and Beach with Lunch: $299
- Bahamas Funtastic Party Bus Tours: $99
- Discover Nassau by Land and Sea Tour: $109
- Fun Atv tour in Nassau with Lunch: Drivers must be 25 years old: $149
- Group City Tour and Beach Experience from Cruise Port: $40
- Sail & Snorkel Adventure with 1 Hr. Open Bar: $120
- 3 Islands Boat Adventure: Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling And Turtles: $149
- 3 V's Guided Scooter or ATV Tour in Nassau: $250
- 3-Hour ATV Tour of New Providence (Inclusive of water & local deserts): $190
- 3-Hour Buggy Tour of New Providence (Inclusive of water & local deserts): $250
Typical Entertainment Prices in Honolulu
For Honolulu, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Parking for Hike$5.00
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Pearl Harbor Audio Tour for Two$12
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2 hr Dinner Cruise$85
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1 Day Kayak Rental$36
Tours and Activities in Honolulu
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Honolulu.
- Oahu: USS Arizona Memorial Chief's Narrated Multimedia Tour: $9.99
- USS Arizona Commander's Narrated Multimedia Tour - 23 Stops: $12
- Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Ticket with Audio Tour and Shuttle: $28
- Downtown Ghostly Night Marchers Walking Tour: $28
- Ghosts of Old Honolulu Walking Tour: $28
- BYOB Weekend Sightseeing Sail towards Diamond Head: $33
- Bishop Museum General Admission Ticket: $34
- Bishop Museum General Admission Ticket: $34
- Island of the Gods Daytime Walking Tour: $35
- Diamond Head Hike Shuttle with Reservation Tickets Included: $40
- Waikiki: Waikiki Night Marchers Ghostly Walking Tour: $40
- Oahu's Half-Day Tour Package: $42
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNassau $19Honolulu $6.47
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 Honolulu
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Honolulu:
- Waikiki Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nassau and Honolulu, we can see that Honolulu is more expensive. And not only is Nassau much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nassau is in Caribbean Islands and Honolulu 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 Nassau would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nassau 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 Honolulu would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Honolulu than you might in Nassau.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nassau Expensive? and Is Honolulu Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nassau or Honolulu?
Honolulu has a larger population, and is about 63% larger than the population of Nassau. When comparing the sizes of Nassau and Honolulu, 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.
When is the best time to visit Nassau or Honolulu?
Honolulu has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Nassau experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Nassau or Honolulu in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Nassau as well as Honolulu. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Honolulu for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
Nassau is around the same temperature as Honolulu in the summer. The daily temperature in Nassau averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Honolulu fluctuates around 81°F (27°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Honolulu. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nassau this time of the year. In the summer, Nassau often gets less sunshine than Honolulu. Nassau gets 273 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Honolulu receives 303 hours of full sun.
Nassau receives a lot of rain in the summer. Nassau usually gets more rain in July than Honolulu. Nassau gets 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Honolulu receives 0.6 inches (15 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNassau 28°C (82°F)Honolulu 81°F (27°C)
Should I visit Nassau or Honolulu in the Autumn?
Both Honolulu and Nassau are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Honolulu in the autumn for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Nassau is around the same temperature as Honolulu. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Nassau in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Honolulu averages at about 80°F (26°C).
It's quite sunny in Honolulu. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. Nassau usually receives less sunshine than Honolulu during autumn. Nassau gets 223 hours of sunny skies, while Honolulu receives 246 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Nassau. In October, Nassau usually receives more rain than Honolulu. Nassau gets 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain, while Honolulu receives 2.1 inches (54 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNassau 26°C (79°F)Honolulu 80°F (26°C)
Should I visit Nassau or Honolulu in the Winter?
Both Honolulu and Nassau during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, most visitors come to Honolulu for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In January, Nassau is generally around the same temperature as Honolulu. Daily temperatures in Nassau average around 21°C (70°F), and Honolulu fluctuates around 73°F (23°C).
In Honolulu, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Nassau. In the winter, Nassau often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Honolulu. Nassau gets 220 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Honolulu receives 212 hours of full sun.
Nassau usually gets less rain in January than Honolulu. Nassau gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Honolulu receives 3.9 inches (99 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNassau 21°C (70°F)Honolulu 73°F (23°C)
Should I visit Nassau or Honolulu in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Nassau and Honolulu. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Honolulu because of the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
Nassau is around the same temperature as Honolulu in the spring. The daily temperature in Nassau averages around 23°C (74°F) in April, and Honolulu fluctuates around 76°F (24°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Honolulu this time of the year. In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. Nassau usually receives more sunshine than Honolulu during spring. Nassau gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Honolulu receives 253 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Nassau usually receives more rain than Honolulu. Nassau gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Honolulu receives 1.7 inches (42 mm) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNassau 23°C (74°F)Honolulu 76°F (24°C)
Typical Weather for Honolulu and Nassau
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 inches (99 mm) |
| Feb | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 inches (53 mm) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 74°F (24°C) | 2.4 inches (61 mm) |
| Apr | 23°C (74°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 inches (42 mm) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 78°F (25°C) | 1.4 inches (35 mm) |
| Jun | 27°C (80°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) | 80°F (26°C) | 0.5 inches (12 mm) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 inches (15 mm) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 inches (11 mm) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.7 inches (19 mm) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) | 80°F (26°C) | 2.1 inches (54 mm) |
| Nov | 24°C (75°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 inches (84 mm) |
| Dec | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 inches (98 mm) |
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