A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Tel Aviv vs. Nassau for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Tel Aviv or Nassau?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tel Aviv or Nassau, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Tel Aviv or Nassau?

Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv is the second largest city in Israel and is situated on the Mediterranean coast 60 kilometers north of Jerusalem. It's a rapidly growing city and is one of the most modern and cosmopolitan cities in Israel. The official name is Tel Aviv-Yafo because the city has grown to include the ancient port city of Yafo. If you're looking for an embassy, you are likely to find it in Tel Aviv, despite Jerusalem being the official capital of Israel.

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 10-Day Tours in Israel, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Israel.


Which place is cheaper, Nassau or Tel Aviv?

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 Tel Aviv is $162, while the average daily cost in Nassau is $226. 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 Tel Aviv and Nassau in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Tel Aviv $87
    Nassau $108
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Tel Aviv $174
    Nassau $216
Compare Hotels in Tel Aviv and Nassau

Looking for a hotel in Tel Aviv 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.

Hotels in Tel Aviv


Hotels in Nassau


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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: Tel Aviv Hotel Prices and Nassau Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Tel Aviv $8.84
    Nassau $32
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tel Aviv

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Tel Aviv are as follows:


  • Local Bus to Central Bus Station
    $1.60
  • Taxi to Airport
    $41

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tel Aviv

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tel Aviv:

  • Private Arrival Transfer: From Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv City Center: $48
  • Transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Tel Aviv: $52
  • Herzliya to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport Private Departure Transfer: $56
  • Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Jerusalem Hotels - Private Transfer: $69
  • Sheikh Hussein Crossing Private Transfer to Multi Destination: $75
  • VIP Transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Tel Aviv: $78
  • Tel Aviv to Jerusalem - Private Intercity Transfers: $80
  • Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv Hotels - Private Transfer: $89
  • Tel Aviv to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $89
  • Transfer between Tel Aviv and Eilat: $90
  • Transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Jerusalem: $91
  • Private Transfer Tel Aviv Airport from/to Tel Aviv City: $103

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:


  • Water Taxi
    $7.96
  • Taxi to Cable Beach
    $25
  • Taxi from Airport
    $30

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:

  • Airport Transfers : $58
  • Airport Transfers & Charters: $107
  • Atlantis Private Luxury Roundtrip Airport Transfer: $190
  • Chippies Airport/Hotel Transfers Transportation: $100
  • Group transfer: $68
  • Low Cost Airport Transfers: $185
  • Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $121
  • Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau hotels -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $241
  • Nassau City Escape Transfer (One Way): $50
  • Nassau Cruise Port to Nassau hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $94
  • Nassau Roundtrip Airport Transfer to Paradise Island: $134
  • Nassau Roundtrip Transfer by Limousine to Paradise Island: $360

Is it cheaper to fly into Tel Aviv or Nassau?

Prices for flights to both Nassau and Tel Aviv 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
    Tel Aviv $49
    Nassau $90
Typical Food Prices in Tel Aviv

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


  • Dinner for Two
    $23
  • Dinner for 2 at Vatroshka
    $132
  • Lunch at Segev Sarona
    $34
  • Aroma Iced Coffee
    $3.79
  • Lunch at the airport
    $32

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tel Aviv

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

  • Carmel Market Food Tour: $49
  • Tel Aviv Food Tour: The Magic of Carmel Market: $49
  • Private Jaffa Flea Market Hapishpeshim Food Tour: $60
  • Carmel Market Food Tour: $60
  • Try Your Hand At Israeli Home Cooking: $161

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
  • Airport transportation: Island Tours: Food Tours :Beach day: $80
  • Nassau Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
  • Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
  • Dinner and Dancing: $130
  • Flavors of Nassau Food Tour: $135
  • All Inclusive Sunset Dinner Cruise in Nassau Bahamas: $138
  • Bahamian Cooking Class Lunch Experience by Tru Bahamian Food Tour: $140
  • Experience Breakfast,Lunch or Dinner in the sky of Nassau Bahamas: $250

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Tel Aviv $23
    Nassau $36
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tel Aviv

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


  • Masada tour from Tel Aviv
    $80
  • Etzel museum
    $4.06

Tours and Activities in Tel Aviv

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

  • Trail of Independence Quest Experience: $5.73
  • A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Israel’s Neve Tzedek: $7.99
  • A Self-Guided Jaffa Tour: The Story of its American-German Colony: $7.99
  • The Trail of Independence: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Tel Aviv: $9.99
  • The Story of Gan HaHashmal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
  • The White City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of the History of the Bauhaus Style: $9.99
  • Tel Aviv Jaffo Skyline Sightseeing Cruise of Coast Line: $29
  • Sightseeing Cruise of Tel Aviv and Jaffa Skyline: $29
  • Historic walking tour of Tel Aviv - Secrets of Sarona - Self-Guided Tour: $30
  • Jaffa Walking Tour: Old Jaffa, Jaffa Port, the Flea Market & More: $39
  • Jaffa and Neve Tzedek Neighborhoods Walking Tour: $39
  • Jaffa Walking Tour: Old Jaffa, Jaffa Port & the Flea Market: $39

Typical Entertainment Prices in Nassau

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Nassau are as follows:


  • Jet Ski
    $50
  • 4 Hr Kayak Tour
    $70
  • 1/2 Day Snorkel Trip
    $75

Tours and Activities in Nassau

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nassau are as follows:

  • All New Tour with Seafood Snack Português & Español : $7.00
  • KINDWalk — Nassau Historical and Cultural Walking Tour: $10
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
  • Heritage Museum of The Bahamas Nassau Guided Tour: $20
  • City Tour and Beach Experience from Cruise Port: $34
  • Nassau Sightseeing Bus Tour: $35
  • Roundtrip Beach Shuttle from Nassau Cruise Terminal : $35
  • Private Sightseeing in Fort Montagu with Crab and Seafood meal: $45
  • Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours: $45
  • Private Historic Landmarks Walking Tour: $49
  • Banana Boat Adventure: $50
  • Dis We Culture Tour (At least 6 passengers): $50

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Tel Aviv $22
    Nassau $19

Sample the Local Flavors in Tel Aviv

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tel Aviv:

  • Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour with Shots: $22
  • Guided Pub Crawl Night Tour at Tel Aviv: $24
  • Tel Aviv Craft Beers Pub Crawl: $42
  • Wine Tour North of Israel from Tel Aviv: $959

Typical Alcohol Prices in Nassau

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Nassau are as follows:


  • Cocktail
    $6.47


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tel Aviv and Nassau, we can see that Nassau is more expensive. And not only is Tel Aviv much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tel Aviv is in Middle East 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 Tel Aviv would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv.

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


Which is Bigger, Tel Aviv or Nassau?

Tel Aviv has a larger population, and is about 66% larger than the population of Nassau. When comparing the sizes of Tel Aviv 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.