Which place is cheaper, Freeport or Split?
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 Split 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 Split 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: Split or Freeport?
Split
Split is a historic city in Central Dalmatia with many opportunities to glimpse its fascinating past in its historic city center. Centuries ago the city grew up around a Diocletian palace that was used as refuge by the locals.
Today, as you wander around the historic center, you can see the remains of the Roman walls, temples, and squares. Despite it's appeal to tourists, Split is much more than just a tourist destination. It is larger than you might initially realize and it spreads well beyond the historic center. There is a population of about 300,000 in the larger area and it is an economic center for the region.
Split has a beautiful climate with mild winters, countless sunny days, and a generally pleasant temperature. As such, there are many opportunities to enjoy yourself outdoors, whether by participating in sports or walking around the city's quaint streets. Winters in Split are also quite mild, but there may be one snowy day, on average, every year. This rare snowfall can cause a significant disruption in the flow of traffic.
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 Walking Tours in Croatia, The Best Luxury Tours to Croatia, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas.
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Split Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySplit €196Freeport €258
The average daily cost (per person) in Split is €196, 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 Split and Freeport in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSplit €84Freeport €125
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSplit €168Freeport €250
Compare Hotels in Split and Freeport
Looking for a hotel in Split 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: Split Hotel Prices and Freeport Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Split €23Freeport €52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Split
Also for Split, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Zagreb to Split transfer with Plitvice lakes & Wine: $1,004
- Split Airport: Speedboat Taxi transfer to/from Hvar: $700
- Airport to Hvar Town Speedboat Transfer: $700
- Private Transfer to Dubrovnik from Split with stop options: $572
- Split/Trogir to Zagreb: Private Transfer with Plitvice Lakes: $554
- Zagreb to Private Transfer with Plitvice Lakes: $554
- Private Boat Transfer to Hvar Island: $548
- From Private 1-Way Transfer to Dubrovnik: $491
- Private Transfer to Krka with Driver & Optional Guide: $466
- Private transfer from Split or Trogir to Dubrovnik: $443
- Private Transfer from Split to Dubrovnik with 2 hours for sightseeing: $297
- Transfer Split to Dubrovnik with Sightseeing in Ston Town: $290
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Freeport
Also for Freeport, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shared Round Trip Limousine Transfer: $150
- Round-trip Airport Transfers to Castaway Resorts, Freeport: $30
- Round-Trip Airport Transfer Viva Club Fortuna Freeport: $28
- Private Transfer from Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Freeport Port: $65
- Private Transfer from Freeport Port to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO): $65
- Private Transfer from FPO to Old Bahama Bay resort: $245
- Private Transfer from FPO to Freeport hotels or resorts: $175
- Old Bahama Bay to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) - Private Transfer: $74
- Luxury SUV Transfer from Airport, cruise port, Celebration Key: $133
- Grand Bahama Airport(FPO) to Freeport -RoundTrip Private Transfer: $149
- Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Old Bahama Bay -Round-Trip Transfer: $149
- Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Old Bahama Bay - Private Transfer: $74
Is it cheaper to fly into Split or Freeport?
Prices for flights to both Freeport and Split 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 daySplit €93Freeport €98
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Split
For Split, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Omiš: Sunset Boat Trip to Pučišća Brač island with Dinner: $51
- Split’s Ultimate Walking Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks: $67
- Small Group Food Tour with Private Option: $104
- Split Old Town Authentic Food Tour with 9 Dishes & Local Wines: $124
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite At A Time: $137
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite at a Time: $140
- Dinner In Dalmatia: A Family Affair Outside Split: $142
- Split Cooking Class: $200
- From farm to table : Cooking class on island Brac: $297
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.Split €11Freeport €36
Tours and Activities in Split
For Split, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Blue Lagoon Boat Tour from Split,Swimming,Snorkeling&Free Drink": $57
- "Not Today" - Game of Thrones and History of Split Private Guided Walking Tour: $89
- 2 Hours Split Walking tour with free food tasting: $183
- 2-Hour Sunset Cruise Split: $135
- 2-Hour Sunset Cruise Split: $103
- 2-hours Split Segway Tour: $73
- 3 islands Tour from Split and Brac: $170
- 4 Hours Blue Lagoon and Island Tour: $91
- 4-Hour Dalmatian Food and Wine flavors Experience in Split Patio: $137
- 4-in-1 Boat Party Experience Split, Croatia.: $80
- 6 Island Hopping & Blue Mysteries: Shared Tour from Split: $168
- 7-Hours Krka Waterfalls Tour from Split: $114
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€266
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4 Hr. Kayak Tour€62
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip€67
Tours and Activities in Freeport
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Freeport.
- Bahamas Sea Scooter Snorkeling Adventure: $120
- Bahamian Beer Tour with Beach stop from CelebrationKey/FPO Harbor: $52
- Clear Kayak Tour: $120
- Coopers Castle and Port Lucaya Marketplace Tour: $60
- East End Private Day Trip Experience Tour: $270
- Eleuthera Adventure: Swings, Pigs, and Reefs: $600
- Freeport Shore Excursion: Garden of the Groves and City Tour: $127
- Freeport Shore Excursion: Garden of the Groves and City Tour: $126
- Grand Bahama Culture, History & Local Flavors Tour: $280
- Junkanoo Adventure with Bahamian Cuisine Tasting: $850
- Grand Bahama Foodie Tour: $150
- Jet Ski Tour Freeport for 2 Persons @CreativeEcoAdventures: $242
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySplit €18Freeport €27
Sample the Local Flavors in Split
Also in Split, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Split Pub Crawl: Nightlife, Shots & Club Entry: $14
- Split Nightlife Pub Crawl with Shots and Club Entry: $17
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $44
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $53
- From Krka Waterfalls day tour & wine tasting: $55
- Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $55
- Olive Oil and Wine Tasting with Snacks: $57
- Educational wine tasting in Split: $63
- Split&Sip: Educational wine tasting: $64
- Split/Trogir: Mostar and Medjugorje Tour with Wine Tasting: $99
- Split Mediterranean Food & Wine tasting with Meal & Local Guide: $106
- Vineyard Wine Tasting Experience with a Sea view from Split: $137
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 Split and Freeport, we can see that Freeport is more expensive. And not only is Split much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Split 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 Split would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Split 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 Split.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Split Expensive? and Is Freeport Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Split or Freeport?
Split has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Freeport. When comparing the sizes of Split 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.