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

Should you visit Utrecht or Freeport?

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

Should I visit Utrecht or Freeport? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Utrecht or Freeport?

Utrecht

Utrecht is both a province and a city in the Netherlands. The city is a unique university city with a lively atmosphere. Imagine Amsterdam but smaller, and with fewer tourists. Utrecht has the same underlying historical/magical feel as Amsterdam, but is full of locals rather than crowds of tourists. It has a population of about 300,000 making it the fourth largest city in the Netherlands.

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 Family-Friendly Tours to Netherlands, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Netherlands, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas.


Which place is cheaper, Freeport or Utrecht?

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 Utrecht is €231, while the average daily cost in Freeport is €247. 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 Utrecht and Freeport in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Utrecht 106
    Freeport 120
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Utrecht 212
    Freeport 240
Compare Hotels in Utrecht and Freeport

Looking for a hotel in Utrecht 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 Utrecht


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: Utrecht Hotel Prices and Freeport Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Utrecht 23
    Freeport 50

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Utrecht

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Utrecht:

  • Private transfer from Utrecht to AMS Schiphol Airport: $131
  • Private taxi transfer from Utrecht to Amsterdam: $111
  • Train Transfer Utrecht from/to Rotterdam: $17

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Freeport

Also for Freeport, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Roundtrip Airport Transfers Grand Lucayan Resort Freeport: $30
  • Round-Trip Airport Transfer Viva Club Fortuna Freeport: $30
  • Round-Trip Airport Transfer Between Freeport Airport and Pelican Bay Resort : $30
  • Round-trip Airport Transfers to Castaway Resorts, Freeport: $30
  • Private Transfer from Freeport Port to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO): $68
  • Private Transfer from Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Freeport Port: $68
  • Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Old Bahama Bay - Private Transfer: $78
  • Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Freeport - Arrival Private Transfer: $78
  • Old Bahama Bay to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) - Private Transfer: $78
  • Freeport to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) Departure Private Transfer: $78
  • Luxury SUV Transfer from Airport, cruise port, Celebration Key : $133
  • Shared Round Trip Limousine Transfer : $150

Is it cheaper to fly into Utrecht or Freeport?

Prices for flights to both Freeport and Utrecht 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
    Utrecht 100
    Freeport 93

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Utrecht

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

  • Utrecht Food Tour on a Bicycle with local guide: $81
  • Utrecht Food Tour with local guide: $83

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: $175

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Utrecht 44
    Freeport 34

Tours and Activities in Utrecht

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

  • A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Utrecht's Charming City Centre: $5.99
  • Castles, Canals and Good Folk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Utrecht: $8.99
  • Cultural and Historical Audio Guided Walking Tour of Utrecht: $16
  • Discover Utrecht with a self-guided Outside Escape city game tour: $30
  • Discover Utrecht's Highlights: Your Self-Guided GPS Tour: $8.29
  • Discover Utrecht’s Zocherpark in this Outside Escape game tour!: $30
  • Escape Tours Utrecht; find the secret exit and win! : $24
  • Escape the City Game and City Walking Tour of Utrecht : $36
  • Historical Private Tour with Local Guide: $297
  • Our Utrecht City Tour (Limited group size & optional Lunch): $33
  • Pop Up Jazz Club Experience with City Stories & Jazz: $25
  • Private Utrecht Food Walking Tour with 8 Tastings: $197

Typical Entertainment Prices in Freeport

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


  • 10 Dive Package
    254
  • 4 Hr. Kayak Tour
    60
  • 1/2 Day Snorkel Trip
    64

Tours and Activities in Freeport

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Freeport.

  • Tour of Coral Vita and breach brak at Banana bay beach club: $51
  • Swim with the Pigs Freeport @Creative Eco Adventures: $72
  • Mamma Gal Celeb-Key Shared Tour: $75
  • Mamma Gal Native Experience : $80
  • Grand Bahama Catamaran Sunset Cruise with Drinks and Snacks: $89
  • Rumbo Tour : $90
  • Mamma Gal East End Native Experience : $95
  • Go Kart Adventure Caves Pirates Beaches: $109
  • Bahamas Sea Scooter Snorkeling Adventure: $120
  • Clear Kayak Tour: $120
  • CocoNutz Cruisers Electric Bicycle Tour: $123
  • Freeport Shore Excursion: Garden of the Groves and City Tour: $126

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Utrecht 24
    Freeport 26

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


When comparing the travel costs between Utrecht and Freeport, we can see that Freeport is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Utrecht is in Europe and Freeport is in Caribbean Islands, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.

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


Which is Bigger, Utrecht or Freeport?

Utrecht has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Freeport. When comparing the sizes of Utrecht 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.

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