A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Rhodes vs. Freeport for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Rhodes or Freeport?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Rhodes and Freeport. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Rhodes or Freeport?

Rhodes

Rhodes Island is one of the largest and most visited islands in Greece both because of its diversity of sights and its wonderful climate. On the island are some beautiful beaches, well preserved historic sights, and lovely towns. Rhodes City is the capital city on the island of Rhodes and is famous as the former site of the Colossus. Colossus is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the oldest inhabited medieval town in Europe. Today Rhodes City has an interesting old town that is surrounded by the medieval wall. Inside you'll find countless souvenir shops and restaurants that cater to tourists. Cruise ships also frequent the island, so it's best visited during the off season when the crowds may be slightly less. You will also find that prices drop when the crowds are thinner and the cruise ships are scarce.

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 2-Week Tours in Greece, The Best Bicycle Tours in Greece, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas.


Which place is cheaper, Freeport or Rhodes?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Rhodes is €170, while the average daily cost in Freeport is €258. 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 Rhodes and Freeport in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Rhodes €58
    Freeport €125
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Rhodes €116
    Freeport €250
Compare Hotels in Rhodes and Freeport

Looking for a hotel in Rhodes 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.

Hotels in Rhodes


Hotels in Freeport


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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: Rhodes Hotel Prices and Freeport Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Rhodes €48
    Freeport €52
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rhodes

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rhodes:


  • Taxi Ride
    €7.00

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rhodes

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rhodes:

  • Rhodes Private Return Transfer - Rhodes Airport to Glistra-Glystra (and return): $261
  • Rhodes Private Return Transfer - Rhodes Airport to Pefki (and return): $239
  • Rhodes Private Return Transfer - Rhodes Airport to Kalathos (and return): $239
  • Rhodes Private Return Transfer - Rhodes Airport to Kiotari (and return): $214
  • Rhodes Private Return Transfer - Rhodes Airport to Salakos (and return): $179
  • Rhodes Private Return Transfer - Rhodes Airport to Gennadi (and return): $172
  • Symi Yacht Tour with Unlimited Drinks and Transfer: $150
  • All-Inclusive Power Catamaran with Hotel Transfer: $144
  • Rhodes To Lindos and Return, Private Transfer: $143
  • All-Inclusive Luxury Catamaran with Lunch, Drinks & Transfer: $129
  • All-Inclusive Power Catamaran with Hotel Transfer: $115
  • Private Transfer from Rhodes to Lindos: $114

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
  • 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: $149
  • Grand Bahama Airport(FPO) to Freeport -RoundTrip Private Transfer: $149
  • 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: $245
  • Private Transfer from Freeport Port to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO): $65
  • Private Transfer from Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Freeport Port: $65

Is it cheaper to fly into Rhodes or Freeport?

Prices for flights to both Freeport and Rhodes 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Rhodes €82
    Freeport €98
Typical Food Prices in Rhodes

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rhodes:


  • Coffee
    €1.95
  • Dinner for Two
    €23

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rhodes

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rhodes.

  • Rhodes Sunset Cruise: Swim, Greek Dinner, Wine & Live Music: $49
  • Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner Buffet & Drinks: $61
  • Meet My Grandma: Traditional Greek Cooking Class in Rhodes: $69
  • Rhodes Wine & Food Tour: 10 Meal Course Lunch, Wine Tasting, Cooking Class: $71
  • 11 Course Lunch with Cooking Mastery and Wine Tasting in Rhodes: $79
  • Cooking Class and Wine Tasting Experience: $81
  • Sunset Cruise with Open Bar, Dinner, & Live Music: $82
  • Grand Tasting: 11-Course Lunch, Wine Pairing, Cooking Mastery: $82
  • Food & Wine Tour: 11- Course Lunch, Cooking Class, Wine Tasting: $86
  • Winery Tour, Tasting and cooking with the Winemaker: $91
  • Taste of Village Cooking, Wine & Traditions: $108
  • Authentic Greek Cooking Experience: Taste the Roots of Rhodes: $108

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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Rhodes €19
    Freeport €36

Tours and Activities in Rhodes

Here are a few actual costs in Rhodes for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 1 Day Rhodes Island Tour including Lindos and Medieval City: $70
  • 3 Caves and Exclusive Sailing Tour around Lindos: $102
  • 3 Hours Morning Adventure by Turtle Submarine: $34
  • 3-hour boat tour: $57
  • 7 Hour Rhodes Tour Designed Especially for Cruise Passengers: $63
  • Acropolis of Lindos Ticket with Multilingual 3D Audiovisual: $44
  • Acropolis of Lindos: Entry Ticket+Palace of the Knights of Rhodes: $114
  • Afternoon City Tour of Rhodes: $63
  • All in One Full Day Rhodes Island Tour for First Time Visitors: $57
  • Best Cruise-Friendly Rhodes Tour - Lindos, Old Town & Free Time: $66
  • Best Rhodes Full Day Tour from Cruise Port: $65
  • Best Rhodes Tour from Cruise Port including Lindos and Old Town: $66

Typical Entertainment Prices in Freeport

For Freeport, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • 10 Dive Package
    €266
  • 4 Hr. Kayak Tour
    €62
  • 1/2 Day Snorkel Trip
    €67

Tours and Activities in Freeport

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Freeport.

  • Bahamian Beer Tour with Beach stop from CelebrationKey/FPO Harbor: $52
  • 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

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Rhodes €12
    Freeport €27

Sample the Local Flavors in Rhodes

Also in Rhodes, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Rhodes Nightlife Pub Crawl Tour: Free Shots & Club Entry: $21
  • Self-Guided Filerimos, Butterflies, Wine Tour: $30
  • Olives & Olive Oil Tasting + Wine tasting (3 in 1 Experience!): $40
  • Private Wine Tasting Under the Guidance of a Sommelier in Rhodes: $40
  • Private Wine Tasting Experience for Beginners: $40
  • Rhodian Wines - Private Wine Tasting Under a Sommelier: $45
  • Wine tasting in Rhodes, inside the vineyards with the Producer: $57
  • Private Wine Tasting Experience for Wine Lovers: $69
  • Gourmet Journey: 12-Course Lunch, Wine Tasting & Culinary Session: $73
  • Private Wine Tasting Experience: $115
  • Rhodes wine tasting with Natural Wines: $173
  • Private Rhodes Villages & Wine Tasting Tour: $299

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 Rhodes and Freeport, we can see that Freeport is more expensive. And not only is Rhodes much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Rhodes is in Europe 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 Rhodes would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Rhodes 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 Rhodes.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Rhodes Expensive? and Is Freeport Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Rhodes or Freeport?

Rhodes has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Freeport. When comparing the sizes of Rhodes 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.