Which place is cheaper, Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Nassau or Niagara Falls, 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 Niagara Falls?
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.
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, Ontario sits on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, across the border from Niagara Falls, New York. Together these cities have claimed themselves to be the "Honeymoon Capital of the World" a status that is probably little more than a marketing ploy. That said, Niagara Falls, Ontario, is perhaps a quainter and more natural version of its American counterpart. The town has existed as a tourist destination for hundreds of years, with its main attraction, obviously, being Niagara Falls. Today, millions of visitors come to see the falls every year. It's truly an impressive sight, and there is no shortage of entertainment options while you're in the area.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Canada, and The Best Camping Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNassau $226Niagara Falls $149
The average daily cost (per person) in Nassau is $226, while the average daily cost in Niagara Falls is $149. 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 Niagara Falls in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNassau $108Niagara Falls $76
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNassau $216Niagara Falls $152
Compare Hotels in Nassau and Niagara Falls
Looking for a hotel in Nassau or Niagara Falls? 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 Niagara Falls Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nassau $32Niagara Falls $16
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:
- NAS Airport to City Centre|Hotels Private Transfer: $28
- Private One-Way Transfer from Lynden Airport to Bahamas: $45
- Nassau City Escape Transfer (One Way): $50
- Nassau Cruise Port to Nassau hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $51
- Nassau cruise port to Nassau Airport (NAS) - Departure Transfer: $51
- Nassau city to Nassau Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $51
- Airport Transfers : $58
- One Way Private Airport Transfer for 4 People or Less: $65
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $84
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau cruise port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $103
- Nassau Cruise Port to Nassau hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $103
- Private Nassau Airport and Port Transfer (1 way): $107
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Niagara Falls
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Niagara Falls:
- Private Transfer Buffalo Airport BUF to Buffalo or Niagara Falls: $42
- Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Buffalo - Arrival Private Transfer: $89
- Buffalo to Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) - Departure Private Transfer: $89
- Private Arrival Transfer: Buffalo Niagara Airport to Niagara Falls, Ontario: $95
- Private Arrival Transfer from Buffalo Airport (BUF): $96
- Shared Airport Transfer: Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls NY: $99
- Niagara Buffalo Airport Arrival: Private Transfer to Niagara Falls Ontario: $101
- Transfer Buffalo Niagara International Airport BUF to Niagara Falls,Canada: $101
- Niagara Buffalo Airport Departure: Private Transfer to Buffalo Niagara Airport: $101
- Transfer from Niagara Falls,Canada to Buffalo Niagara Int Airport (BUF): $102
- Private Departure Transfer to Buffalo Airport (BUF): $104
- Private Departure Transfer: Buffalo, NY to Buffalo Niagara International Airport: $105
Is it cheaper to fly into Nassau or Niagara Falls?
Prices for flights to both Niagara Falls 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 $91Niagara Falls $53
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Niagara Falls
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Niagara Falls.
- The Wing Ride: The Hidden History of Chicken Wings Food Tour: $105
- Guided Night Tour w/ Dinner & Hotel Transfer: $139
- Niagara-on-the-Lake: Sunset Wine Tour with Dinner: $162
- Sunset Niagara-on-the-Lake Small Group Wine Tour with Dinner: $177
- Night Tour w/ 3 Course Dinner & Light Show: $193
- Night Tour with Fireworks Boat Ride & Dinner: $197
- Night on Niagara Walking Tour with Fireworks Cruise + Dinner: $197
- Niagara Falls USA Night, Lights & Dinner : $199
- Niagara Falls Canada: Premium Night Tour with Boat & Dinner: $215
- Niagara Falls Premium Night Tour: Fireworks Boat Cruise & Dinner: $242
- Day & Night Tour with Boat Ride and Dinner: $279
- Niagara-on-the-Lake Private Wine and Dinner Tour in Private SUV: $287
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nassau $37Niagara Falls $19
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:
- All New Tour with Seafood Snack Português & Español : $7.00
- Historical & Cultural Walking Tour: $10
- Champagne and Diamond Shopping Experience in Downtown, Bahamas: $25
- 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
- Nassau City Tour: $46
- Big Bus Private Tour (minimum of 15): $50
- Electric Bus Tour with Food & Drink Samples: $50
- Banana Boat Adventure: $50
- Taste Tour and Capture Nassau Island Experience with Photos: $55
- Cultural Walking Tour of Downtown Nassau Attractions: $55
Typical Entertainment Prices in Niagara Falls
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Niagara Falls are as follows:
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Maid of the Mist$37
Tours and Activities in Niagara Falls
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Niagara Falls are as follows:
- Niagara Peninsula: a Smartphone Audio Driving Tour: $8.84
- Explore Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $8.99
- RiverBrink Art Museum: Historical Walking Tour of Queenston: $11
- Niagara Adventure Theater Experience with Popcorn included: $11
- Niagara Legends of Adventure Admission Ticket with Popcorn: $12
- Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum Admission Ticket: $12
- Niagara Falls, Canada: Niagara SkyWheel Ticket: $12
- Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour: $13
- Tower Hotel Observation Deck Ticket: $13
- Niagara Falls Tower Observation Deck Admission Ticket: $13
- Niagara Falls Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Toronto: $14
- Niagara Falls, Canada: Canadiana - The Musical Ticket: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNassau $19Niagara Falls $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 Niagara Falls
Also in Niagara Falls, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Summer Sips - Private Outdoor Wine Tasting Experience: $22
- Black Glass Wine Tasting: $23
- Niagara's Decadent Sparkling and Icewine Tasting: $23
- Niagara Wine Tour and Tastings with Included Transportation : $59
- Public Niagara Wine Tour with Transportation: $61
- Half-Day Niagara Micro Brewery Tour: $111
- Half Day Wine & Cheese Tour - Niagara On The Lake Wine Tour: $118
- Beer and Wine Tour in Niagara-on-the-Lake: $119
- Niagara Craft Brewery Tour Niagara Falls: $122
- Vine and Dine Bicycle Wine Tour with Lunch : $125
- Vintage Wine Tour In Niagara County USA: $139
- Relaxing three courses Lunch & Wine Tour through Niagara's Wine Country: $147
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nassau and Niagara Falls, we can see that Nassau is more expensive. And not only is Niagara Falls much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nassau is in Caribbean Islands and Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nassau Expensive? and Is Niagara Falls Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nassau or Niagara Falls?
Nassau has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Niagara Falls. When comparing the sizes of Nassau and Niagara Falls, 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 Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls in the Summer?
Both Niagara Falls and Nassau are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Niagara Falls for the hiking and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Nassau is a little warmer than Niagara Falls. Typically, the summer temperatures in Nassau in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Niagara Falls averages at about 23°C (74°F).
It's quite sunny in Niagara Falls. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. Nassau usually receives less sunshine than Niagara Falls during summer. Nassau gets 273 hours of sunny skies, while Niagara Falls receives 306 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Nassau. In July, Nassau usually receives more rain than Niagara Falls. Nassau gets 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNassau 28°C (82°F)Niagara Falls 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Nassau or Niagara Falls in the Autumn?
Both Niagara Falls and Nassau during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the autumn months attract visitors to Niagara Falls because of the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Nassau is generally much warmer than Niagara Falls. Daily temperatures in Nassau average around 26°C (79°F), and Niagara Falls fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
It's quite sunny in Nassau. In the autumn, Nassau often gets more sunshine than Niagara Falls. Nassau gets 223 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Niagara Falls receives 148 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Nassau. Nassau usually gets more rain in October than Niagara Falls. Nassau gets 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNassau 26°C (79°F)Niagara Falls 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Nassau or Niagara Falls in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Nassau and Niagara Falls. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round. Furthermore, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Niagara Falls this time of year.
It's quite cold in Niagara Falls in the winter. Nassau is much warmer than Niagara Falls in the winter. The daily temperature in Nassau averages around 21°C (70°F) in January, and Niagara Falls fluctuates around -4°C (26°F).
In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. Nassau usually receives more sunshine than Niagara Falls during winter. Nassau gets 220 hours of sunny skies, while Niagara Falls receives 89 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Nassau usually receives around the same amount of rain as Niagara Falls. Nassau gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNassau 21°C (70°F)Niagara Falls -4°C (26°F)
Should I visit Nassau or Niagara Falls in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Nassau as well as Niagara Falls. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Niagara Falls for the natural beauty.
In the spring, Nassau is much warmer than Niagara Falls. Typically, the spring temperatures in Nassau in April average around 23°C (74°F), and Niagara Falls averages at about 10°C (49°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Niagara Falls. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nassau this time of the year. In the spring, Nassau often gets more sunshine than Niagara Falls. Nassau gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Niagara Falls receives 203 hours of full sun.
Nassau usually gets less rain in April than Niagara Falls. Nassau gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNassau 23°C (74°F)Niagara Falls 10°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Niagara Falls and Nassau
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | -3°C (28°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 23°C (74°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (80°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (75°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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