Which place is cheaper, Grand Cayman or Nice?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Nice or Grand Cayman?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Nice and Grand Cayman can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Nice or Grand Cayman?
Nice
Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.
Grand Cayman
When people think of the Cayman Islands, they typically think of offshore bank accounts and sunny, cruise ship ports. Grand Cayman has more to offer travelers than a playground for the wealthy or a short stopover for cruise passengers. This tropical island is the largest of the three Cayman Islands, it is a shopper's heaven, a center for global finance and an ideal vacation spot.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in France, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNice €131Grand Cayman €200
The average daily cost (per person) in Nice is €131, while the average daily cost in Grand Cayman is €200. 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 Nice and Grand Cayman in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNice €59Grand Cayman €139
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNice €118Grand Cayman €278
Compare Hotels in Nice and Grand Cayman
Looking for a hotel in Nice or Grand Cayman? 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: Nice Hotel Prices and Grand Cayman Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nice €25Grand Cayman €29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
- transfert Nice aéroport vers Isola 2000: $269
- transfert Nice aéroport /Fréjus /Saint Raphaël: $161
- Villefranche-sur-Mer-Port de la Santé: Transfer to Nice: $294
- Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port to Nice hotels- Arrival Transfer: $49
- Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port de la Santé to Nice hotels- Arrival Private Transfer: $49
- Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port de la Santé to Cannes - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $171
- Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port de la Santé to Cannes - Arrival Private Transfer: $86
- Villefranche Port to Nice Intl Airport (NCE) - Departure Transfer: $49
- Villefranche Port to Cannes Mandelieu Airport Departure Transfer: $88
- Villefranche Port Round Trip Transfer to Monaco: $159
- Transfert privé aéroport de Nice-Côte d’Azur - Cannes: $156
- Transfer from Villefranche-sur-Mer-Port de la Santé to Cannes : $86
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grand Cayman
Also for Grand Cayman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from George Town Port to Owen Roberts AirportGCM: $54
- George Town / 7- Mile Beach area to George Town Port -Departure Private Transfer: $54
- George Town Cruise Port to George Town or 7-Mile Beach -Arrival Private Transfer: $54
- George Town Port to Owen Roberts Airport (GCM) - Departure Private Transfer: $54
- Privat Transfer from Owen Roberts Airport GCM to George Town Port: $54
- Private Transfer from George Town or 7 Mile to George Town Port: $54
- Private Transfer from George Town Port to George Town or 7-Mile: $54
- Airport Transfer - Owen Roberts Intl Airport to GeorgeTown or Seven Mile Beach: $88
- George Town Port to George Town / 7-Mile Beach area -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $108
- Airport Transfers to North Side Accommodation (GCM Grand Cayman): $265
Is it cheaper to fly into Nice or Grand Cayman?
Prices for flights to both Grand Cayman and Nice 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 dayNice €49Grand Cayman €36
Typical Food Prices in Nice
Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:
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Slushee€2.50
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Strawberries€4.00
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Loaf of Bread€3.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.
- Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting: $84
- Viator Exclusive: Organic French Dinner in the Garden of Nice: $95
- Old Nice Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $107
- 3.5-Hour Original Old Town Food Tour: $108
- Private French Cooking Class with a Fun Local Noel: $108
- Half-Day Walking Food Tour in Nice with Lunch: $115
- Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner: $147
- Dinner in the vineyard French Riviera: $193
- Dinner in the Vineyard French Riviera: $206
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nice €12Grand Cayman €38
Tours and Activities in Nice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:
- Half Day Shared Tour in Eze, Monaco and Monte Carlo: $66
- Majestic Christmas tour in French Riviera: $235
- Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour: $59
- 3 Hour Walking Tour with a Local Licensed Guide in Monaco: $60
- 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Nice with a Licensed Guide: $33
- 3-Hour Segway Tour to Nice & Villefranche-sur-Mer: $81
- A Guided Walking Tour through the Charming Streets of Nice: $32
- A walk of wealth – guided tour in Monaco: $252
- All-Inclusive Food & History Tour in Old Nice with Local Guide: $142
- Amazing Private Walking Tour of Old Nice between Italy and France: $111
- Antibes Electric Bike Tour: $76
- Antibes Provencal Tasting Tour (Food & Drinks): $109
Tours and Activities in Grand Cayman
For Grand Cayman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- West Bay Sightseeing Tour Plus Seven Mile Beach Visit: $45
- Reagan’s Honey Beekeeping Adventure: $67
- Starfish and Stingray City Fun Tour with Reef Snorkeling- 3 stops: $69
- Stingraycity Adventure: $69
- Stingray City Experience Plus One Snorkeling Stop: $69
- Stingray City Sandbar, Coral Gardens and 7-Mile Beach Tour: $70
- Stingray City Experience Plus Two Snorkeling Stops on Grand Cayman: $75
- Stingrays, Starfish and Snorkeling Tour: $75
- 2-stop Adventure: Stingray City and snorkeling at Cayman Reefs: $79
- Grand Cayman Cruise: Starfish Point, Stingray City, Coral Garden: $80
- Acquarius Stingray City and Snorkel Tours: $80
- Grand Cayman - Bioluminescent Bay Tour: $95
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNice €17Grand Cayman €12
Sample the Local Flavors in Nice
Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Nice Bar Crawl | Best Bars In 1 Night! VIP + FREE SHOTS: $6.03
- Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entry and Free Shots: $16
- Nice : International Party Pub / Bar Crawl Unlimited Ticket: $17
- Pub Crawl Nice with Drinking Games and Optional Drink special: $22
- Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $25
- Nice Bar Crawl | Infamous International Party!: $27
- Nice Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $45
- New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $53
- New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl Nice France: $54
- Provence Organic Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Nice: $66
- Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour: $83
- Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice: $84
Typical Alcohol Prices in Grand Cayman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Grand Cayman:
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Beer€4.63
Sample the Local Flavors in Grand Cayman
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Grand Cayman:
- Cayman Spirits Co. Distillery Tour Pass Ticket Only: $24
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nice and Grand Cayman, we can see that Grand Cayman is more expensive. And not only is Nice much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nice is in Europe and Grand Cayman is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Nice would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nice 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 Grand Cayman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Grand Cayman than you might in Nice.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nice Expensive? and Is Grand Cayman Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nice or Grand Cayman?
Nice has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Grand Cayman. When comparing the sizes of Nice and Grand Cayman, 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 Nice or Grand Cayman?
Nice has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Grand Cayman experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Nice or Grand Cayman in the Summer?
Both Grand Cayman and Nice during the summer are popular places to visit. The beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Nice this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grand Cayman year-round.
In the summer, Nice is cooler than Grand Cayman. Typically, the summer temperatures in Nice in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Grand Cayman averages at about 28°C (83°F).
Grand Cayman gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Nice usually gets less rain in July than Grand Cayman. Nice gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 179 mm (7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNice 23°C (73°F)Grand Cayman 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Nice or Grand Cayman in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Nice and Grand Cayman. Many travelers come to Nice for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area. Grand Cayman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Nice is generally much colder than Grand Cayman. Daily temperatures in Nice average around 17°C (63°F), and Grand Cayman fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Grand Cayman receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Nice gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Nice usually receives less rain than Grand Cayman. Nice gets 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNice 17°C (63°F)Grand Cayman 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Nice or Grand Cayman in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Nice as well as Grand Cayman. Many visitors come to Nice in the winter for the shopping scene and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grand Cayman throughout the year.
Nice is much colder than Grand Cayman in the winter. The daily temperature in Nice averages around 9°C (48°F) in January, and Grand Cayman fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
Nice usually gets more rain in January than Grand Cayman. Nice gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNice 9°C (48°F)Grand Cayman 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Nice or Grand Cayman in the Spring?
Both Grand Cayman and Nice are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Nice for the beaches and the natural beauty during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Grand Cayman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Nice is much colder than Grand Cayman. Typically, the spring temperatures in Nice in April average around 13°C (56°F), and Grand Cayman averages at about 26°C (79°F).
In April, Nice usually receives more rain than Grand Cayman. Nice gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNice 13°C (56°F)Grand Cayman 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Grand Cayman and Nice
| Nice | Grand Cayman | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (49°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 16°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 131 mm (5.1 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 179 mm (7 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (69°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 212 mm (8.3 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 141 mm (5.6 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
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