Which place is cheaper, Freeport or Phuket?
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 Phuket or Freeport?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Phuket or Freeport, 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: Phuket or Freeport?
Phuket
Phuket Island is the holiday gem of southern Thailand. Known for its beaches and resorts, the island brings in a massive amount of travelers from all over the world, year round. Although the beaches are beautiful, Phuket has also become more westernized and tourist-oriented in recent decades, leaving many travelers to venture elsewhere to find that amazing beach with a more authentic Thai vibe. However, Phuket Island is quite large, and hidden gems can still be found.
Freeport
When you picture the Bahamas you likely picture the beaches, resorts and playgrounds of Nassau. Just to the northwest of this tourist paradise is a tropical city founded on industry. Freeport began as mostly swampland and is now the second most populous city in the Bahamas.
This city is less of a tourist attraction - a place where you'll find the true Bahaman culture mixed in with some relaxing spots to help you unwind and get into your island vacation.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Thailand, The Best 2-Week Tours in Thailand, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPhuket $132Freeport $291
The average daily cost (per person) in Phuket is $132, while the average daily cost in Freeport is $291. 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 Phuket and Freeport in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPhuket $61Freeport $141
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPhuket $122Freeport $282
Compare Hotels in Phuket and Freeport
Looking for a hotel in Phuket or Freeport? 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: Phuket Hotel Prices and Freeport Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Phuket $12Freeport $59
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Phuket
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Phuket:
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Longtail Taxi (for Two)$8.95
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Taxi from Airport to Phuket Town$7.46
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Phuket
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Phuket:
- Krabi to Island Transfer & Private Phi Phi Tour: $430
- Phuket’s Must-Do Tours with Return Private Airport Transfers: $241
- Jet Ski Island Hopping Tour with Transfers from Phuket: $233
- Phuket Airport to Koh Lanta any hotel Private transfer: $183
- ATV Bike 1 hr + Zipline Adventure 35 platforms with meal and Free Transfer: $154
- ATV Bike 1 hr + ziplines 30 platforms with Roundtrip Transfer: $154
- Flying Hanuman Ziplines 42 platforms with Transfer RoundTrips: $152
- Phi Phi Khai and Bamboo Island Sunrise with Transfer from Phuket: $141
- Private Phuket Airport Transfer to Hotels: $138
- Private Airport Arrival Transfer : Airport to Hotel in Krabi: $129
- Morning Blue Sky Spa Package with Private Transfer: $125
- Phuket Airport Transfers : Phuket Airport HKT to Phuket City in Luxury Van: $125
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Freeport
Also for Freeport, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Freeport Private One-Way Airport or Cruise Port Car Transfer: $180
- Freeport to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) Departure Private Transfer: $74
- Freeport, Grand Bahama Beer and Pirates Cove Beach Transfers: $19
- Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Freeport - Arrival Private Transfer: $74
- Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Old Bahama Bay - Private Transfer: $74
- Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Old Bahama Bay -Round-Trip Transfer: $148
- Grand Bahama Airport(FPO) to Freeport -RoundTrip Private Transfer: $148
- Luxury SUV Transfer from Airport, cruise port, Celebration Key: $133
- Old Bahama Bay to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) - Private Transfer: $74
- Private Transfer from FPO to Freeport hotels or resorts: $175
- Private Transfer from FPO to Old Bahama Bay resort: $244
- Private Transfer from Freeport Port to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO): $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Phuket or Freeport?
Prices for flights to both Freeport and Phuket 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 dayPhuket $41Freeport $110
Typical Food Prices in Phuket
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Phuket:
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Casual Dinner (for Two)$8.63
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$5.07
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Sit Down Dinner (for Two)$13
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Thai Noodles$2.69
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Bananas$0.75
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Pizza (for Two)$8.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Phuket
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Phuket.
- Authentic Peranakan Cooking Class & Tasting Menu in Phuket: $29
- Phuket Express Thai Cooking Course with Authentic Recipes: $47
- Express Thai Cooking Class in Phuket: $50
- Catamaran Sunset Cruise in Phuket with Dinner at Promthep Cape: $51
- Vegetarian Organic Thai Cooking Class and Market Tour in Phuket: $51
- 3-Hour Authentic Thai Cooking Experience: $52
- Phuket 10+ Tastings Food Tour & Charming Old Town: $52
- Phuket Coral Island & Sunset Dinner Cruise by Catamaran Yacht: $53
- Authentic Thai Cooking Class by Suuko Wellness Spa: $55
- Coral Island Premium Yacht Half Day Tour with Sunset Dinner: $55
- Simply Thai Cooking Experience: $55
- Organic Thai Cooking Class and Market Tour in Phuket: $55
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Freeport
For Freeport, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Around Town/Bahamian Cooking Experience: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Phuket $46Freeport $40
Typical Entertainment Prices in Phuket
Here are a few typical costs in Phuket for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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One Day Boat Tour$27
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Scuba Diving (Two Dives)$75
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Thai Oil Massage$19
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Surfboard Rental$8.95
Tours and Activities in Phuket
Here are a few actual costs in Phuket for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- (Bookable Rows 1–3)Simon Cabaret Show Tickets in Patong Phuket: $24
- 1-Hour Quad Bike ATV Ride – Ultimate Adventure: $60
- 12 Islands Overnight Tour: $199
- 2 Day Tour to James Bond Islands, Krabi and Phi Phi: $183
- 2 Days 1 Night Surin Islands Snorkeling Tour from Phuket: $229
- 2 Hours ATV Riding in Phuket (Popular Tour): $98
- 3 Hour Zipline Adventure Park Experience: 65 Platforms: $104
- 3-Island Speedboat Tour: Racha Noi, Racha Yai & Maiton: $125
- 4 Hours and 50km Jet Ski Tour to 6 Phuket Islands: $239
- 4 Waters Eco Adventure from Phuket Including Lunch: $145
- 4 Waters Eco Adventure from Phuket Including Lunch: $155
- 4-Waters Eco-Adventure Trip from Phuket Including Lunch: $145
Typical Entertainment Prices in Freeport
For Freeport, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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10 Dive Package$300
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4 Hr. Kayak Tour$70
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip$75
Tours and Activities in Freeport
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Freeport.
- Junkanoo Village Beach Club (3) Rum Punch Experience: $55
- Rumbo Tour: $60
- Coopers Castle and Port Lucaya Marketplace Tour: $60
- Junkanoo Village Beach Club Experience: Lunch & 1 Signature Drink: $70
- Swim with the Pigs Freeport @Creative Eco Adventures: $72
- Mamma Gal Native Experience: $80
- Mamma Gal Celeb-Key Native Exp. Shared Tour: $80
- Mamma Gal East End Native Experience: $95
- Clear Kayak Tour: $120
- Bahamas Sea Scooter Snorkeling Adventure: $120
- Freeport Shore Excursion: Garden of the Groves and City Tour: $124
- Freeport Shore Excursion: Garden of the Groves and City Tour: $127
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPhuket $6.95Freeport $30
Typical Alcohol Prices in Phuket
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Phuket from other travelers:
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Cocktails (for Two)$5.97
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Beer$2.54
Sample the Local Flavors in Phuket
Also in Phuket, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Rooftop, Bars, GoGo & 3 Clubs with Shots: $17
- Phuket Guided Pub Crawl: $29
- Chalong Bay Rum Distillery Experience: $40
- Chalong Bay Rum Distillery Experience and Lunch: $52
- Phuket Real City Tour with Rum Cocktail Distillery: $85
- Phuket Sightseeing Tour with Rum Distillery: $107
- Half Day Rum Distillery Tour & Sunset Viewpoint: $112
- Big Buddha & The Distillery Phuket: $131
Sample the Local Flavors in Freeport
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Freeport:
- Brewery & Taste with Beach & Shop at Largest Market on Freeport 4-hrs: $85
- Grand Bahama Brewery and Distillery Tour: $150
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Phuket and Freeport, we can see that Freeport is more expensive. And not only is Phuket much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Phuket is in Asia and Freeport 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 Phuket would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Phuket 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 Freeport would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Freeport than you might in Phuket.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Phuket Expensive? and Is Freeport Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Phuket or Freeport?
Phuket has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Freeport. When comparing the sizes of Phuket and Freeport, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.