Which place is cheaper, Freeport or Rome?
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 Rome or Freeport?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Rome and Freeport 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: Rome or Freeport?
Rome
Rome is the kind of city that refuses to stay in the past, even though history is everywhere you look. Ancient ruins rise beside buzzing cafes, scooters zip past Renaissance palaces, and quiet cobblestone lanes suddenly open onto grand piazzas filled with fountains, churches, and street performers. It is a city of layers: the Colosseum and Roman Forum, the Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica, neighborhood trattorias, stylish boutiques, and late-night gelato walks all woven together into one unforgettable experience. Whether you come for the art, the food, the history, or the simple pleasure of wandering without a plan, Rome has a way of making every day feel like a discovery.
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 Luxury Tours to Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Italy, 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 dayRome €207Freeport €254
The average daily cost (per person) in Rome is €207, while the average daily cost in Freeport is €254. 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 Rome and Freeport in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRome €90Freeport €123
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRome €180Freeport €246
Compare Hotels in Rome and Freeport
Looking for a hotel in Rome 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: Rome Hotel Prices and Freeport Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rome €21Freeport €51
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rome
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Rome:
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Metro Ride (for Two)€2.00
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Train to the Airport€15
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Taxi to Airport€45
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Bicycle Rental (Full Day)€10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rome
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rome:
- Transfer from Rome to the Beverello pier (Naples): $294
- Civitavecchia DA transfer and vice versa: $292
- Private transfer from Rome to S. Felice Circeo, Sabaudia or Terracina: $290
- Transfer from Civitavecchia 4 people: $290
- Transfer from Rome FIUMICINO AIRPORT to Civitavecchia Cruise Port: $290
- Private Express Tour of Roman Catacombs with Transfer: $289
- Private transfer from Roma to Civitavecchia port: $289
- Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Saturnia - Arrival Private Transfer: $284
- Private Transfer Civitavecchia Port to/from Rome City & Airport: $278
- Private transfer from Rome to Civitavecchia Port - Round trip: $275
- Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Chianciano - Arrival Private Transfer: $273
- Civitavecchia port transfer to Rome or Fiumicino and vice versa: $271
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Freeport
Also for Freeport, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Freeport to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) Departure Private Transfer: $75
- Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Freeport - Arrival Private Transfer: $75
- Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Old Bahama Bay - Private Transfer: $75
- Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Old Bahama Bay -Round-Trip Transfer: $151
- Grand Bahama Airport(FPO) to Freeport -RoundTrip Private Transfer: $151
- Luxury SUV Transfer from Airport, cruise port, Celebration Key: $133
- Old Bahama Bay to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) - Private Transfer: $75
- Private One way Airport Transfer in Freeport: $180
- Private Transfer from FPO to Freeport hotels or resorts: $177
- Private Transfer from FPO to Old Bahama Bay resort: $248
- Private Transfer from Freeport Port to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO): $66
- Private Transfer from Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Freeport Port: $66
Is it cheaper to fly into Rome or Freeport?
Prices for flights to both Freeport and Rome 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 dayRome €84Freeport €96
Typical Food Prices in Rome
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rome:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€14
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4 Ice Cream Sandwiches€2.99
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Cafe e doce€4.00
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Pizza (Fast Food)€2.65
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Sitdown Lunch (for Two)€32
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Cheese and bread€10
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Espresso€2.00
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Dinner€58
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rome
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rome.
- Rome Gnocchi and Tiramisu Cooking Class: $40
- Rome Food Tour for Breakfast Lovers: $41
- Pizza & Tiramisu or Gelato Class with Flowing Fine Wine: $41
- Roman Dinner after History Tour: An Epic Journey Through Time: $44
- Pizza Cooking Class in Rome - Near Piazza Navona: $45
- Milan Street Food Tour and City Guided Sightseeing: $45
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Prosecco in Rome: $45
- Rome Early Morning Breakfast and Sightseeing Food Tour: $45
- Fettuccine Pasta Cooking Class in Rome City Center: $46
- Cappuccino, Moka and Tiramisù Cooking Class in Central Rome: $47
- Pesto and Pasta Cooking Class in Rome City Center: $48
- The Original Fettuccine & Tiramisu Cooking Class in Rome: $49
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.Rome €36Freeport €35
Typical Entertainment Prices in Rome
Here are a few typical costs in Rome for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Rome Museum Vaticano (for 2)€69
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Coliseum Tickets (for Two)€33
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Roma Pass€30
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Hop on Hop Off Bus (All Day)€20
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Segway Tour€75
Tours and Activities in Rome
Here are a few actual costs in Rome for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- " Private pantheon tour: Explore Rome's Divine masterpiece": $103
- 1 Day Rome Tour from Civitavecchia for Cruise Passengers: $89
- 1 Hour Pantheon Tour: A Time Travel Experience in Rome + Ebook: $110
- 1 hour Little Ancient Tour of Rome by Mini Vintage Cabriolet with Cappuccino: $162
- 1,5 H Ancient Rome Tour on a Golf Cart: $80
- 1,5H Historical City Center Tour on a Golf Cart at Rome: $80
- 2-Hour Private Shopping Tour in Rome with Personal Stylist - Personal Shopper: $116
- 2-Hour Walking Tour in Rome's Enchanting Jewish Ghetto: $93
- 2.5 Hours Private Tour in Rome on a Vintage Fiat 500 open cabrio: $184
- 2h Xmas Lights Panoramic Vespa Sidecar Tour: $115
- 2h30 Tour of Rome Cathedral and Holy Stairs: $110
- 3 Hour Instagram Private Tour in Rome with Pickup: $174
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€262
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4 Hr. Kayak Tour€61
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip€66
Tours and Activities in Freeport
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Freeport.
- Junkanoo Village Beach Club Unlimited Rum Punch Experience: $55
- Rumbo Tour: $60
- Coopers Castle and Port Lucaya Marketplace Tour: $60
- Junkanoo Village Beach Club Experience: Lunch & 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
- Grand Bahama Catamaran Sunset Cruise with Drinks and Snacks: $89
- 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: $125
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRome €18Freeport €27
Typical Alcohol Prices in Rome
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Rome:
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Bottle of Wine€6.50
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Pint of Beer€6.34
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Beer€10
Sample the Local Flavors in Rome
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Rome:
- Rome Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $22
- Unique Wine Tasting in Enoteca in Rome San Pietro Area: $32
- Cabaret and Burlesque Show: $35
- Rome’s Exclusive Wine Tasting: Sip Near the Colosseum!: $38
- Winery Tour, Wine Tasting near Rome with Optional Lunch: $45
- Rome Wine Tasting in Monte dei Cocci | Authentic Lazio Wines: $45
- Wine Tasting in Trastevere with Food and Gelato: $49
- Frascati Wine Tasting Experience with Food Pairing: $52
- Experience Rome Exclusive Wine Tasting in City Center: $56
- Burlesque lessons with the best Italian stars: $58
- Small-Group Exclusive Winery and Wine Tasting Tour in Frascati: $64
- Rome Bar Crawl: Interactive Night Tour with Games and Karaoke: $75
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 Rome and Freeport, we can see that Freeport is more expensive. And not only is Rome much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Rome 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 Rome would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Rome 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 Rome.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Rome Expensive? and Is Freeport Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rome or Freeport?
Rome has a larger population, and is about 100 times larger than the population of Freeport. When comparing the sizes of Rome 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.