Which place is cheaper, Saint John's or Nassau?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Nassau or Saint John's?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Nassau or Saint John's, 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 Saint John's?
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.
Saint John's
If you've been to St. John's, Antigua, you were likely on a cruise - which means you likely did not have enough time to truly experience the magic of this tiny island getaway.
St. Johns is the capital of the tiny islands of Antigua and Barbuda. Located on Antigua, this tropical city lives up to its status as a tropical paradise. With 365 beaches on the island, you can enjoy the luxury of lounging in the sand every day of the year.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNassau $189Saint John's $222
The average daily cost (per person) in Nassau is $189, while the average daily cost in Saint John's is $222. 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 Saint John's in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNassau $109Saint John's $120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNassau $218Saint John's $240
Compare Hotels in Nassau and Saint John's
Looking for a hotel in Nassau or Saint John's? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nassau $32Saint John's $17
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint John's
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint John's:
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Local Bus$1.52
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Taxi From Airport$6.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint John's
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint John's:
- Round-Trip Transfer between Antigua Airport and Antigua Hotels: $32
- Private One-Way Antigua Airport Transfer To/From Antigua: $45
- Shared Roundtrip Taxi Transfer from Antigua Airport to Royalton Antigua Resort: $45
- Airport Transfer from/to all resorts in Antigua - Water Inc.: $59
- Private Airport Transfers to Antigua and Barbuda: $60
- Biggvee Airport Roundtrip Transfer: $70
- VIP Meet and Greet Fast Track on Arrival at Antigua Airport - without Transfers : $74
- Island to Antigua&Barbuda V.C.Bird Airport(ANU)- Private Transfer: $77
- Antigua&Barbuda V.C.Bird Airport(ANU) to island Private Transfer: $77
- Private Transfer from St. John's Port to Antigua Island Hotels: $78
- Antigua VC Bird Airport to Island Hotels Private Arrival Transfer: $81
- Private Round Trip Transfer From Antigua Airport To NonSuch Bay: $99
Is it cheaper to fly into Nassau or Saint John's?
Prices for flights to both Saint John's 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 $53Saint John's $68
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint John's
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint John's.
- 1-Course Vegan Cooking Class w Beautiful Ambience.: $99
- City Lime Food Tour: Taste our culture on Antigua's only food tour in the city!: $105
- Discover the Flavors of St. Johns Food Tour: $125
- Private Art Tour or Food Tour: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nassau $37Saint John's $103
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Saint John's
Here are a few typical costs in Saint John's for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to the Museum of Antigua & Barbu$3.00
Tours and Activities in Saint John's
Here are a few actual costs in Saint John's for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Chariot City Tour Antigua: $20
- Antigua Shore Excursion: City of St John's Sightseeing Tour: $59
- City of St John's Sightseeing Tour: $59
- Cultural and Historical Home Tour in The Antiguan Experience : $66
- Small-Group Hiking Experience in Antigua: $70
- Glenmon taxi and tours: $70
- 2-Hours Stingray City Experience in Antigua: $73
- Antigua Historical Sites Island Tour: $75
- Kayak Eco Adventures Glass Kayak Nature and Snorkeling Tour: $75
- Authentic Antiguan Experience: $79
- TRIPLE ACTIVITY TOUR, Bike Kayak Hike, ANTIGUA : $80
- Nightlife Tour of Antigua and Barbuda: $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNassau $19Saint John's $18
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 Saint John's, we can see that Saint John's is more expensive. And not only is Nassau much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Saint John's would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John's 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 Saint John's Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nassau or Saint John's?
Nassau has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Saint John's. When comparing the sizes of Nassau and Saint John's, 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 Saint John's?
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 Saint John's in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Nassau and Saint John's. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round. Saint John's attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Saint John's 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 Saint John's. Nassau gets 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Saint John's this time of the year. In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. Nassau usually receives more sunshine than Saint John's during summer. Nassau gets 273 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 245 hours of full sun in the summer.
In the summer, Nassau is around the same temperature as Saint John's. Typically, the summer temperatures in Nassau in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Saint John's averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNassau 28°C (82°F)Saint John's 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Nassau or Saint John's in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Nassau as well as Saint John's. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John's throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Saint John's. Nassau receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Nassau usually gets less rain in October than Saint John's. Nassau gets 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. 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 Saint John's. Nassau gets 223 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 217 hours of full sun.
In October, Nassau is generally around the same temperature as Saint John's. Daily temperatures in Nassau average around 26°C (79°F), and Saint John's fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNassau 26°C (79°F)Saint John's 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Nassau or Saint John's in the Winter?
Both Saint John's 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 Saint John's because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Nassau usually receives less rain than Saint John's. Nassau gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Saint John's. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. Nassau usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Saint John's during winter. Nassau gets 220 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 236 hours of full sun in the winter.
Nassau is cooler than Saint John's in the winter. The daily temperature in Nassau averages around 21°C (70°F) in January, and Saint John's fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNassau 21°C (70°F)Saint John's 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Nassau or Saint John's in the Spring?
Both Saint John's 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 Saint John's year-round.
Saint John's gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Nassau usually gets less rain in April than Saint John's. Nassau gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Saint John's, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Nassau. In the spring, Nassau often gets more sunshine than Saint John's. Nassau gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 240 hours of full sun.
In the spring, Nassau is around the same temperature as Saint John's. Typically, the spring temperatures in Nassau in April average around 23°C (74°F), and Saint John's averages at about 26°C (78°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNassau 23°C (74°F)Saint John's 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Saint John's 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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