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

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.


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.

The average daily cost (per person) in Rome is €207, while the average daily cost in Freeport is €259. 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
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Rome €90
    Freeport €126
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Rome €180
    Freeport €252
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.

Hotels in Rome


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: Rome Hotel Prices and Freeport Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Rome €21
    Freeport €53
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rome

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Rome:


  • Metro Ride (for Two)
    €2.00
  • Train to the Airport
    €15
  • Taxi to Airport
    €45
  • Bicycle Rental (Full Day)
    €10

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rome

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rome:

  • Private Transfer from and to Civitavecchia from Rome City Center: $297
  • Transfer from Rome to the Beverello pier (Naples): $290
  • Civitavecchia DA transfer and vice versa: $288
  • Private transfer from Rome to S. Felice Circeo, Sabaudia or Terracina: $286
  • Transfer from Rome Hotel to Civitavecchia Cruise Port and vice versa: $286
  • Transfer from Civitavecchia 4 people: $286
  • Private Express Tour of Roman Catacombs with Transfer: $285
  • Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Saturnia - Arrival Private Transfer: $280
  • Rome to Civitavecchia Port Private Door to Ship Cruise Transfer: $280
  • Private Transfer Civitavecchia Port to/from Rome City & Airport: $274
  • Civitavecchia Cruise Port Round Trip Private Luxury Transfer Rome: $271
  • Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Chianciano - Arrival Private Transfer: $269

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

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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Rome €84
    Freeport €98
Typical Food Prices in Rome

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


  • Casual Lunch (for Two)
    €14
  • 4 Ice Cream Sandwiches
    €2.99
  • Cafe e doce
    €4.00
  • Pizza (Fast Food)
    €2.65
  • Sitdown Lunch (for Two)
    €32
  • Cheese and bread
    €10
  • Espresso
    €2.00
  • Dinner
    €58

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rome

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

  • Pizzas and Piazzas: A Self-Guided Walk of Rome’s Culinary Culture: $20
  • Hard Rock Cafe Rome with Set Lunch or Dinner: $33
  • Rome Pizza & Gelato Class with Wine by Cooking Italy: $40
  • Rome Pasta & Tiramisu Making Class & Fine Wine by Cooking Italy: $40
  • Rome Small Group Gnocchi and Tiramisu Cooking Class: $43
  • Rome Testaccio Market Food Tour - Eat Like a Local: $45
  • Rome Pizza Making Class for Families in Trastevere: $45
  • Rome Early Morning Breakfast and Sightseeing Food Tour: $45
  • Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Prosecco in Rome: $45
  • Milan Street Food Tour and City Guided Sightseeing: $45
  • Authentic Gnocchi Cooking Class in Rome - Piazza Navona: $46
  • Pesto and Pasta Cooking Class in Rome City Center: $48

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.
    Rome €36
    Freeport €36
Typical Entertainment Prices in Rome

Here are a few typical costs in Rome for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Rome Museum Vaticano (for 2)
    €69
  • Coliseum Tickets (for Two)
    €33
  • Roma Pass
    €30
  • Hop on Hop Off Bus (All Day)
    €20
  • 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": $102
  • "Rome of the Popes" E-bike Tour with Guide for Small Groups: $82
  • "Villa Borghese" Rome tour with high quality electric bicycle!: $67
  • 1 Day Rome Tour from Civitavecchia for Cruise Passengers: $88
  • 1 Hour Pantheon Tour: A Time Travel Experience in Rome + Ebook: $109
  • 1.5 Hour Rome Iconic Sights Golf Cart Tour: $28
  • 10 kilometer Running Experience in Rome: $80
  • 2 Hour Guided Walking Tour in Trastevere and Jewish Ghetto: $40
  • 2-Hour Private Shopping Tour in Rome with Personal Stylist - Personal Shopper: $114
  • 2.5 Hours Private Tour in Rome on a Vintage Fiat 500 open cabrio: $182
  • 3 Hour Private Tour Wonders of Rome by Golf Car with Pick up: $113
  • 3 Hours Private Photographic and Historical Tour in Rome: $114

Typical Entertainment Prices in Freeport

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


  • 10 Dive Package
    €267
  • 4 Hr. Kayak Tour
    €63
  • 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 Experience with 3 Rum Punches: $55
  • Rumbo Tour: $60
  • Junkanoo Village Beach Club Experience: Lunch & 1 Signature Drink: $70
  • Mamma Gal Native Experience: $80
  • Mamma Gal Celeb-Key Native Exp. Shared Tour: $80
  • Mamma Gal East End Native Experience: $95
  • Bahamas Sea Scooter Snorkeling Adventure: $120
  • Clear Kayak Tour: $120
  • Freeport Shore Excursion: Garden of the Groves and City Tour: $126
  • Freeport Shore Excursion: Garden of the Groves and City Tour: $127
  • Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Resort Day Pass for cruise guests: $133

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Rome €18
    Freeport €27
Typical Alcohol Prices in Rome

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Rome:


  • Bottle of Wine
    €6.50
  • Pint of Beer
    €6.34
  • Beer
    €10

Sample the Local Flavors in Rome

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Rome:

  • Unique Wine Tasting in Enoteca in Rome San Pietro Area: $32
  • Rome [4in1] Pasta Making_Tiramisù_Wine Tasting_Secret Cellar: $36
  • Winery Tour, Wine Tasting near Rome with Optional Lunch: $45
  • Frascati Wine Tasting Experience with Food Pairing: $46
  • Rome Premium Wine Tasting: 3, 4, 5 or 6 Wines with Expert Guide: $51
  • Experience Rome Exclusive Wine Tasting in City Center: $55
  • Vatican Wine Tasting Italian Wines e Food with a Sommelier: $56
  • Small-Group Exclusive Winery and Wine Tasting Tour in Frascati: $63
  • Rome Nightlife Party Tour Monti Bar Crawl and Local Drinks: $65
  • Rome Night Tipsy Tour & Bar Crawl with Forbidden History: $67
  • Trionfale Farmers Market and Vatican Quarter Food and Wine Tour: $79
  • The greatest wine tour of Rome: $80

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.