Which place is cheaper, Nassau or Rhodes?
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 Rhodes or Nassau?
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 Nassau. 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 Nassau?
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.
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.
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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRhodes €170Nassau €198
The average daily cost (per person) in Rhodes is €170, while the average daily cost in Nassau is €198. 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 Nassau in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRhodes €58Nassau €94
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRhodes €116Nassau €188
Compare Hotels in Rhodes and Nassau
Looking for a hotel in Rhodes or Nassau? 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: Rhodes Hotel Prices and Nassau Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rhodes €48Nassau €28
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rhodes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rhodes:
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Taxi Ride€7.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rhodes
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rhodes:
- Bus Transfer to/from Rhodes Airport: $3.52
- Rhodes arrival Private Transfer from Rhodes Airport to any resort: $20
- From North Round-Trip Lindos Transfer from Hotels: $23
- Weekend Sunset Live DJ Boat Party with Free Transfer: $26
- From Lindos Round-Trip Bus Transfer with Free Time: $26
- From Easy Morning Transfer to Lindos & 4 Hours Free Time: $31
- Private Transfer from Rhodes City Hotels to Rhodes Cruise Port: $31
- Private Transfer from Rhodes Cruise Port to Rhodes city hotels: $31
- Yacht Cruise to Symi | 3 Hours Free Time | Transfer Incl.: $43
- One Way Private Transfer Rhodes Airport to / from Faliraki: $44
- Private transfer from or to Diagoras airport (one way): $46
- Rhodian Airport or Port Private Transfer to Rhodes & Nearby Areas: $46
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:
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Water Taxi€6.98
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Taxi to Cable Beach€22
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Taxi from Airport€26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:
- Airport Transfer: $190
- Airport Transfer Paradise Island: $40
- Airport Transfers: $140
- Airport transfer to SLS bahamar,Grand Hyatt,Rosewood, Cable beach: $40
- Bahamas Lynden Pindling Airport (NAS) Private Transfer to Nassau: $80
- Chippies Airport/Hotel Transfers Transportation: $135
- Custom Family and Small Group Transfers for Comfortable Journeys: $185
- Direct Private Airport Transfer four or more Persons (one way): $20
- Luxury Airport Transfer in Nassau – VIP Mercedes Sprinter Service: $250
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $81
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau hotels -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $162
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau port - Arrival Private Transfer: $50
Is it cheaper to fly into Rhodes or Nassau?
Prices for flights to both Nassau 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
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Food Meals for one dayRhodes €82Nassau €79
Typical Food Prices in Rhodes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rhodes:
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Coffee€1.95
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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.
- Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner Buffet & Drinks: $63
- Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner, Drinks & Swim: $70
- Rhodes Wine & Food Tour: 10 Meal Course Lunch, Wine Tasting, Cooking Class: $72
- Sunset Cruise with Open Bar, Dinner, & Live Music: $74
- 11 Course Lunch with Cooking Mastery and Wine Tasting in Rhodes: $80
- Traditional Greek COOKING class and Wine Tasting in Rhodes: $80
- 3-Hours Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner all Inclusive: $81
- Cooking Class and Wine Tasting Experience: $82
- Grand Tasting: 11-Course Lunch, Wine Pairing, Cooking Mastery: $84
- Winery Tour, Tasting and cooking with the Winemaker in Rhodes: $92
- Authentic Greek Cooking Experience: Taste the Roots of Rhodes: $110
- Cooking Lesson and Wine Tasting with Lunch: $135
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nassau
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nassau.
- Conch Salad Cooking Lesson and Tasting in Nassau: $80
- Sunset Dinner Cruise: $119
- Nassau Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
- Dinner and Dancing: $130
- All Inclusive Sunset Dinner Cruise in Nassau Bahamas: $138
- Experience Breakfast,Lunch or Dinner in the sky of Nassau Bahamas: $176
- NEW! Authentic Bahamian Cooking and Cocktails with Transfers: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rhodes €19Nassau €32
Tours and Activities in Rhodes
Here are a few actual costs in Rhodes for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Rhodes Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Lindos Acropolis Self-Guided Tour with 3D & Audio (No Ticket): $8.10
- Private Self-Guided Audio Tour in Rhodes: $9.27
- Rhodes Old Town Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Walking Tour: $10
- Throne of Helios: The History of Rhodes 9D Experience: $15
- Rhodes Town: Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views: $16
- Rhodes Town: Yellow Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views: $16
- Lindos Bus Tour with Free Time to Explore: $19
- South Rhodes Inflatable Waterpark Ticket Kayak and SUP Rentals: $23
- Yellow Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views: $23
- Discover Rodos on an E-Bike – 6-Hour Rental Experience: $23
- Rhodes:1-hour Sightseeing Day Cruise on an 18th-Century Boat: $23
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€44
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4 Hr Kayak Tour€61
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip€65
Tours and Activities in Nassau
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nassau are as follows:
- Nassau Junkanoo Rum & Ramparts Self-Guided Audio GPS Walking Tour: $7.99
- Audio Driving Tour Around St. Simons Island: $9.99
- Champagne and Diamond Shopping Experience in Downtown, Bahamas: $10
- Museum of Junkanoo Guided Tour and Entry Ticket: $11
- Junkanoo Costume Workshop and Museum Tour: $35
- Roundtrip Beach Shuttle from Nassau Cruise Terminal: $35
- Nassau City Highlights Sightseeing Tour: $40
- Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours: $45
- Private Sightseeing in Fort Montagu with Crab and Seafood meal: $45
- Banana Boat Adventure: $50
- Guided Walking Tour with Local Treats: $50
- Nassau Bahamas: Jetcar Excursion to Pig Island Tour $450: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRhodes €12Nassau €16
Sample the Local Flavors in Rhodes
Also in Rhodes, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Olives & Olive Oil Tasting + Wine tasting (3 in 1 Experience!): $41
- Private Wine Tasting Under the Guidance of a Sommelier in Rhodes: $41
- Private Wine Tasting Experience for Beginners: $41
- Rhodian Wines - Private Wine Tasting Under a Sommelier: $57
- Private Wine Tasting Experience for Wine Lovers: $70
- Gourmet Journey: 12-Course Lunch, Wine Tasting & Culinary Session: $74
- Rhodes Wine Tasting Experience: $92
- Private Wine Tasting Experience: $106
- Rhodes Deluxe Tour including Lindos, Old Town, Wine Tasting: $135
- Private Greek Food & Wine Tasting Experience in Rhodes Town: $528
- Guided Walk and Wine Tasting Tour in Medieval Town: $551
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€5.67
Sample the Local Flavors in Nassau
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Nassau:
- Bottle Your Own at John Watling's Distillery: $20
- Bahamian Mixology Experience at John Watling Distillery: $80
- Rum Tasting Experience at John Watling's Distillery: $80
- Mixology Experience at John Watling's Distillery: $80
- Rum Tasting Experience at John Watling's Distillery: $80
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rhodes and Nassau, we can see that Nassau 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 Nassau 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 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 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 Nassau Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rhodes or Nassau?
Rhodes has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Nassau. When comparing the sizes of Rhodes and Nassau, 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.