A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Nassau vs. Las Vegas for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Nassau or Las Vegas?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Nassau or Las Vegas, 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 Las Vegas?

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.

Las Vegas

Las Vegas has long been the gambling capital of the United States. Known as "Sin City," it is a hot spot for bachelor and bachelorette parties, but in recent years it has seen a dramatic increase in weddings and business conferences. It is the largest city in the state of Nevada and one of the most visited and well known cities in the country. It is located in the Mojave Desert in South Nevada and has a very arid climate with very hot and dry summers. The average high in July is 104 degrees Fahrenheit, but as many people like to say "its a dry heat." Winters are cooler and pleasant with highs around 60 degrees Fahrenheits. Snow is very rare but the surrounding mountains are often topped with snow during the winter months.

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 Northern Lights Tours in Alaska, and The Best Tours Under $1000 in United States of America.


Which place is cheaper, Las Vegas or Nassau?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Nassau Prices
    Bahamas Prices
    Las Vegas Prices
    USA Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Nassau $227
    Las Vegas $369

The average daily cost (per person) in Nassau is $227, while the average daily cost in Las Vegas is $369. 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 Las Vegas in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Nassau $108
    Las Vegas $158
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Nassau $216
    Las Vegas $316
Compare Hotels in Nassau and Las Vegas

Looking for a hotel in Nassau or Las Vegas? 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.

Hotels in Nassau


Hotels in Las Vegas


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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 Las Vegas Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Nassau $32
    Las Vegas $53
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:


  • Water Taxi
    $8.02
  • Taxi to Cable Beach
    $25
  • Taxi from Airport
    $30

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:

  • Direct Private Airport Transfer four or more Persons (one way): $20
  • Nassau Private Transfer: $30
  • Nassau Airport to Nassau hotels - Private Transfers: $35
  • Airport transfer to SLS bahamar,Grand Hyatt,Rosewood, Cable beach: $35
  • One Way Trip Private Airport to Hotel Transfer in Nassau: $37
  • Private One-Way Transfer from Lynden Airport to Bahamas: $45
  • Nassau city to Nassau Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $49
  • Nassau Cruise Port to Nassau hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $49
  • Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau port - Arrival Private Transfer: $49
  • Nassau City Escape Transfer (One Way): $50
  • Round Trip Private Airport To Hotel Transfer in Nassau: $68
  • Group transfer: $68

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Las Vegas

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Las Vegas are as follows:


  • 24 Hr Bus Pass
    $15
  • 24 hrs Deuce Bus
    $7.00
  • Taxi from Airport to the Strip
    $36

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Las Vegas

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Las Vegas:

  • Manila: MNL Airport Private Transfer to/from Manila City Center: $15
  • LAS Airport Private Transfer to/from Las Vegas: $17
  • LAS Airport Private Transfer to/from Strip Hotels: $18
  • Private Transfer from Las Vegas Stripe to LAS Airport: $19
  • Private Transfer to Las Vegas Airport (LAS): $27
  • Transfer Airport to Hotel or Hotel to Airport: $39
  • Las Vegas to Las Vegas Airport(LAS) - Departure Private Transfer: $40
  • Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Las Vegas - Arrival Private Transfer: $40
  • Private Departure Transfer to Las Vegas Airport (LAS): $46
  • Private Arrival Transfer: From Las Vegas Airport: $46
  • One Way Private Transfer to/from McCarran Airport: $50
  • Manila- Private Airport Transfers (SEDAN): $50

Is it cheaper to fly into Nassau or Las Vegas?

Prices for flights to both Las Vegas 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Nassau $91
    Las Vegas $139

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
  • Sunset Dinner Cruise: $119
  • Nassau Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
  • Dinner and Dancing: $130
  • All Inclusive Sunset Dinner Cruise in Nassau Bahamas: $138
  • Experience Breakfast,Lunch or Dinner in the sky of Nassau Bahamas: $176
  • NEW! Authentic Bahamian Cooking and Cocktails with Transfers: $179

Typical Food Prices in Las Vegas

Some typical examples of dining costs in Las Vegas are as follows:


  • Coffee
    $5.00
  • Deep Fried Twinkie
    $1.07
  • Chocolate Dip Banana
    $1.07
  • Gelato
    $5.95

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Las Vegas

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Las Vegas.

  • Dimmare's Martinis and Magic® Ticket: Dinner, Cocktails and Show: $35
  • Manila Street Food tour and Drinks Tasting : Eat like a local: $48
  • Cowboy Christmas Show & Dinner at Firelight Barn in Henderson NV: $49
  • Classic Rock n' Roll show & dinner at Firelight Barn: $49
  • Manila Filipino Cooking Class: Meryenda Favorites: $50
  • Interactive Murder Mystery Show and Dinner at Firelight Barn: $58
  • Binondo Bites Manila Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
  • Manila Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
  • Manila Chinatown Food Tour Experience and Tasting: $65
  • Manila Food Tour Experience with Local Guide: $70
  • Makati Street Food tour Experience: $73
  • 2 Hour Italian Pasta Cooking Class in Las Vegas: $75

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Nassau $37
    Las Vegas $78
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nassau

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Nassau are as follows:


  • Jet Ski
    $50
  • 4 Hr Kayak Tour
    $70
  • 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
  • Nassau Junkanoo Rum & Ramparts Self-Guided Audio GPS Walking Tour: $9.99
  • Museum of Junkanoo Guided Tour and Entry Ticket: $11
  • Golden Isles Georgia Pop Up Tea Flight Tasting Experience: $25
  • Nassau Cruise Port Shuttle: Atlantis & Cabbage Beach: $30
  • Junkanoo Costume Workshop and Museum Tour: $35
  • 3 Hour Hop On Hop Off Tour in Nassau: $35
  • Path to Paradise: Swimming Pigs Adventure | Rose Island: $40
  • Nassau City Highlights Sightseeing Tour: $40
  • Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours: $45
  • Nassau Bahamas: Jetcar Excursion to Pig Island Tour $450: $50
  • Banana Boat Adventure: $50

Typical Entertainment Prices in Las Vegas

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Las Vegas are as follows:


  • Wedding Chapel
    $139
  • Atomic Testing Museum (two people)
    $12
  • Gondola Ride (4 person)
    $64
  • Monorail Ride
    $5.00
  • NY NY Rollercoaster
    $14
  • Circus Circus Adventure Dome Day Pass
    $26

Tours and Activities in Las Vegas

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Las Vegas are as follows:

  • Self-Guided Podcast Tour The Casino Matrix: $5.48
  • Self-Guided Podcast Tour: The Evolution of Downtown Las Vegas: $6.85
  • Downtown Las Vegas Self Guided Audio Walking Tour: $7.75
  • Las Vegas’ Glitter Gulch, Ghosts and Gangsters: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
  • Bachelor Party Experience including LIMOUSINE: $9.99
  • Vintage Vegas Self Guided Walking Tour of Fremont Street: $9.99
  • Bachelor Party Experience w/ Limousine Free Entry: $9.99
  • Ultimate Virtual Reality Fitness and Gaming Experience: $11
  • Las Vegas Natural History Museum Admission Ticket: $14
  • Las Vegas Strip Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $15
  • Astounding Audio Tour : Fremont Las Vegas: $15
  • Lake Mead & Valley of Fire State Park Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Nassau $19
    Las Vegas $55
Typical Alcohol Prices in Nassau

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Nassau are as follows:


  • Cocktail
    $6.51

Sample the Local Flavors in Nassau

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Nassau:

  • Bottle Your Own at John Watling's Distillery: $20
  • Rum Tasting Experience at John Watling's Distillery: $80
  • Mixology Experience at John Watling's Distillery: $80
  • Rum Tasting Experience at John Watling's Distillery: $80

Sample the Local Flavors in Las Vegas

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Las Vegas:

  • Bars Unknown Fremont St Bar Crawl with a Local: $31
  • Mobsters, Casinos, and Speakeasy Bar Crawl: $35
  • Las Vegas Fremont Street Bar Crawl (party bus add-on option): $36
  • Bars Unknown: The Original Las Vegas Strip Bar Crawl: $39
  • Zombie Burlesque Comedy Musical Show Ticket: $49
  • Zombie Burlesque at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino: $49
  • Fantasy Burlesque Show at Luxor Hotel & Casino: $53
  • Country Bar Crawl by Party Bus w/ Mixed Drinks: $55
  • Downtown Las Vegas Bar Crawl 5 Bars 5 Drinks and Poker Game: $55
  • The LINQ Promenade Bar Crawl 5 Bars 5 Drinks and Poker Game: $58
  • Las Vegas Country Bar Crawl by Party Bus w/ Free Drinks: $59
  • Mystery Paint & Sip Night at a Trendy Brewery: $59


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nassau and Las Vegas, we can see that Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Nassau or Las Vegas?

Las Vegas has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Nassau. When comparing the sizes of Nassau and Las Vegas, 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.