Which place is cheaper, Puerto Madryn or Nassau?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Nassau or Puerto Madryn?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Nassau or Puerto Madryn, 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 Puerto Madryn?
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.
Puerto Madryn
Puerto Madryn is mostly known as the gateway to Peninsula Valdes, welcoming tourists who come for whale watching. The Peninsula Valdes is a nature reserve designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site; 97 km long and 63 km wide, it is connected to the continent by an isthmus of 35 km from which we can see both gulfs, San Jose at north and the Nuevo at south.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Argentina, and The Best 3-Week Tours in Argentina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNassau $189Puerto Madryn $14
The average daily cost (per person) in Nassau is $189, while the average daily cost in Puerto Madryn is $14. 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 Puerto Madryn in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNassau $109Puerto Madryn $5.25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNassau $218Puerto Madryn $11
Compare Hotels in Nassau and Puerto Madryn
Looking for a hotel in Nassau or Puerto Madryn? 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 Puerto Madryn Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nassau $32Puerto Madryn $3.28
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:
- Private One-Way Transfer from Lynden Airport to Bahamas: $30
- Shared Shuttle Transfer to NAS Airport - Departure: $34
- Shared Shuttle Transfer from NAS Airport - Arrival: $34
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $40
- Nassau Cruise Port to Nassau hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $40
- Nassau cruise port to Nassau Airport (NAS) - Departure Private Transfer: $40
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau cruise port - Arrival Transfer: $40
- Nassau Airport Round-trip Shared Transfers: $45
- Private Transfer in Nassau: $45
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $55
- Nassau hotel or address to Nassau Airport (NAS) - Departure Private Transfer: $55
- Chippies Airport/Hotel Transfers Transportation: $55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Madryn
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Madryn:
- Trelew Airport Shuttle Transfer To Puerto Madryn : $47
- From Punta Tombo Day Trip with Hotel Transfer: $131
Is it cheaper to fly into Nassau or Puerto Madryn?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Madryn 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 $53Puerto Madryn $5.69
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
- 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 $37Puerto Madryn $5.77
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 Weekend Tour with Seafood Snack Portuguese & Spanish : $7.00
- KINDWalk — Nassau Historical and Cultural Walking Tour: $10
- 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
- Island Tour: $44
- Nassau Historical Walking Tour: $49
Typical Entertainment Prices in Puerto Madryn
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Puerto Madryn are as follows:
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Whale Watching for Two$0.35
Tours and Activities in Puerto Madryn
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Madryn are as follows:
- Kayaking adventure in Puerto Madryn: $60
- Excursion to Punta Loma and Puerto Madryn for Cruisers: $60
- From City and Punta Loma Tour: $70
- Shore Excursion: Punta Loma+City Tour, for cruise passengers: $70
- Punta Loma Shore Excursion with City tour: $75
- Punta Loma Excursion for Cruise Passengers: $75
- Full Day Peninsula Valdes Experience - optional Whale Watching : $87
- Peninsula Valdes Full Day Tour: $88
- Punta Tombo Tour, the Penguin Experience: $88
- Full Day Peninsula Valdes Experience: $90
- Shore Excursion Punta Loma Sea Lions Reserve Including Puerto Madryn City Tour : $95
- Wonderful Punta Tombo Penguin Rookery Tour : $100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNassau $19Puerto Madryn $3.13
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:
- Rum Runners Pub Crawl: $135
- Rum Runners Pub Crawl: $140
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nassau and Puerto Madryn, we can see that Nassau is more expensive. And not only is Puerto Madryn much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nassau is in Caribbean Islands and Puerto Madryn is in South 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 Puerto Madryn would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Puerto Madryn 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 Puerto Madryn.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nassau Expensive? and Is Puerto Madryn Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nassau or Puerto Madryn?
Nassau has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Puerto Madryn. When comparing the sizes of Nassau and Puerto Madryn, 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 Puerto Madryn?
Puerto Madryn 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 Puerto Madryn in the Summer?
Both Puerto Madryn and Nassau are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year.
In July, Nassau is generally a little warmer than Puerto Madrynin January. Daily temperatures in Nassau average around 28°C (82°F), and Puerto Madryn fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
It's quite rainy in Nassau. In July, Nassau usually receives more rain than Puerto Madrynin January. Nassau gets 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Puerto Madryn receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryNassau 28°C (82°F)Puerto Madryn 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Nassau or Puerto Madryn in the Autumn?
Both Puerto Madryn 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.
Nassau is much warmer than Puerto Madryn in the autumn. The daily temperature in Nassau averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Puerto Madryn fluctuates around 14°C (58°F)in April.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Nassau. Nassau usually gets more rain in October than Puerto Madrynin April. Nassau gets 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain, while Puerto Madryn receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilNassau 26°C (79°F)Puerto Madryn 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Nassau or Puerto Madryn in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Nassau and Puerto Madryn. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round.
In the winter, Nassau is much warmer than Puerto Madryn. Typically, the winter temperatures in Nassau in January average around 21°C (70°F), and Puerto Madryn averages at about 7°C (45°F)in July.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Puerto Madryn this time of the year. In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. Nassau usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Puerto Madryn during winter. Nassau gets 220 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Madryn receives 209 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Nassau usually receives more rain than Puerto Madrynin July. Nassau gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Puerto Madryn receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyNassau 21°C (70°F)Puerto Madryn 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Nassau or Puerto Madryn in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Nassau as well as Puerto Madryn. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Nassau is generally much warmer than Puerto Madrynin October. Daily temperatures in Nassau average around 23°C (74°F), and Puerto Madryn fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
Nassau usually gets more rain in April than Puerto Madrynin October. Nassau gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Puerto Madryn receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberNassau 23°C (74°F)Puerto Madryn 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Madryn and Nassau
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 23°C (74°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (80°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (75°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
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