Which place is cheaper, Nassau or Venice?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Venice or Nassau?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Venice and Nassau can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Venice or Nassau?
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVenice €229Nassau €175
The average daily cost (per person) in Venice is €229, while the average daily cost in Nassau is €175. 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 Venice and Nassau in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVenice €120Nassau €101
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVenice €240Nassau €202
Compare Hotels in Venice and Nassau
Looking for a hotel in Venice 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.
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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: Venice Hotel Prices and Nassau Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Venice €27Nassau €30
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
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Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass€16
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Vaporetto Ride€6.50
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1 Day Travel Card€18
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)€101
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bus Transfer between Marco Polo Airport and City: $11
- Boat Transfer to/from Marco Polo Airport w/ 3 Routes: $16
- Punta Sabbioni: Round Trip Boat Transfer to Venice: $16
- Ljubljana: Bus transfer from/to Venice Marco Polo Airport: $24
- Murano Glass Demo and Boat Transfer to Glass Factory: $33
- Water Taxi Transfer Lido Santa Maria Elisabetta: $34
- Venice Airport (VCE) to Venice, piazzale Roma - Arrival Private Transfer: $35
- Venice, Piazzale Roma to Venice Airport (VCE)- Departure Transfer: $35
- Private Transfer from Venice Airport (VCE) to Venice city or port: $35
- Private Transfer from Venice City or Port to Venice Airport (VCE): $35
- Shared Water Taxi Transfer to Marco Polo Airport: $38
- Marco Polo Airport Water Taxi Transfer: $40
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:
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Water Taxi€7.45
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Taxi to Cable Beach€23
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Taxi from Airport€28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:
- Nassau Roundtrip Transfer by Limousine to Paradise Island: $360
- Round-Trip Airport Transfer by Limousine: $360
- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $300
- Lynden Pindling Airport (NAS): Round-Trip Nassau Transfer: $252
- Private Roundtrip Luxury SUV Transfer to Paradise Island: $247
- Private Roundtrip Luxury SUV Transfer to Downtown Nassau: $243
- Private Roundtrip Luxury SUV Transfer to Cable Beach: $243
- Private Roundtrip Minibus Transfer to Palm Cay: $240
- Private Roundtrip Luxury SUV Transfer: $240
- Private Roundtrip Minibus Transfer to Paradise Island: $227
- Roundtrip Airport Transfer- Lincoln Town Car: $225
- Private Roundtrip Minibus Transfer to Cable Beach: $221
Is it cheaper to fly into Venice or Nassau?
Prices for flights to both Nassau and Venice 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 dayVenice €65Nassau €49
Typical Food Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich€4.00
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Gelato€6.00
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza€7.90
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Expresso€1.95
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Slice of Pizza€2.23
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $30
- Hard Rock Cafe Venice with Set Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Tiramisu Cooking Class on Line from Venice: $35
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings: $47
- Small Group Venice Street Food Tour with Expert Local Guide: $48
- Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit: $48
- Street Food Tour of Venice in 2.5 hours: $48
- Eating Venice Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $48
- Guided City Highlights and Street Food Tour: $52
- Venetian Dinner: $62
- Twilight Food Tour with Cicchetti and Spritz Tasting: $64
- Venetian Dinner: $68
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nassau
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nassau.
- Nassau Food Tour and Beach Break: $65
- Conch Salad Cooking Lesson and Tasting in Nassau: $80
- Sail Catamaran Sunset Dinner Cruise: $116
- Dinner and Dancing: $130
- Bahamian Cooking Class Lunch Experience by Tru Bahamian Food Tour: $140
- Island Food Tour: $140
- Gourmet dinner & sunset cruise on luxury catamaran: $375
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Venice €101Nassau €34
Typical Entertainment Prices in Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride€15
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee€8.00
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Gondola Ride (for Group)€80
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace€16
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The Jewish Museum Admission€3.00
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The Glass Museum in Murano€8.00
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
- Venezia: Digital Guide made by a Local for your walking tour: $2.15
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Venice self guided audio tour: $4.29
- Exclusive Self-Guided Audio Tour in Jewish Ghetto: $4.63
- Self Guided Audio Tour to The Jewish Ghetto of Venice : $4.70
- From Italy eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.84
- Venezia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $5.24
- From 1-Way Bus Ticket to Florence or Vice Versa: $5.35
- Digital Audio Guide Tour of The Jewish Ghetto: $5.38
- independent walking tour with an audio guide: $5.38
- walking tour with audio guide in French: $5.38
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Venice: $5.47
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Nassau are as follows:
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Jet Ski€47
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4 Hr Kayak Tour€65
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip€70
Tours and Activities in Nassau
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nassau are as follows:
- Bahamas Adventure: Pigs, Reef, Turtles, and Beach with Lunch: $299
- 3 Hour Island Tour: Swimming with Pigs, Turtles, and Snorkeling: $250
- 3-Hour Buggy Tour of New Providence (Inclusive of water & local deserts): $250
- 30 Minutes Jet Car Adventure in Bahamas: $260
- ATV Half Day City Tour in Guided Tour With Free Samples: $250
- ATV Island Tour with Beach Break, Lunch, and Pick-up/Drop-off: $199
- ATV tours by RSR: $230
- All New Weekend Tour with Seafood Snack Portuguese & Spanish : $7.00
- Atlantis Bridge Speed Boat Adventure: $100
- Atlantis Speed Boat Tours: $81
- Bahama Bonanza Cultural Tour: $80
- Bahamas Cabbage Beach Parasailing Adventure: $100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVenice €24Nassau €18
Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine€5.20
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Beer€4.90
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
- Venice Food and Wine Tasting Tour with a Local Guide: $8.74
- Guided Tour and wine tasting 5 wines to discover the Conegliano Valdobbiadene: $27
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $27
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $38
- private tour in the city and wine tasting: $51
- Wine tasting Asolo Prosecco at Tenuta Baron: $59
- Food and Wine Tasting Bar Tour & Evening Guided Tour: $72
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $80
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $82
- Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice: $98
- Authentic Neighborhood Cicchetti Food & Wine Tour: $106
- A Venetian Evening - Wine Tasting & Tapas tour with a Local guide: $109
Typical Alcohol Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Nassau are as follows:
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Cocktail€6.05
Sample the Local Flavors in Nassau
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Nassau:
- Rum Runners Pub Crawl: $140
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Venice and Nassau, we can see that Venice is more expensive. And not only is Nassau much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Venice is in Europe 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 Nassau would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nassau 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice than you might in Nassau.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Venice Expensive? and Is Nassau Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Venice or Nassau?
Venice has a larger population, and is about 19% larger than the population of Nassau. When comparing the sizes of Venice 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.
When is the best time to visit Venice or Nassau?
Venice has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Nassau experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Venice or Nassau in the Summer?
Both Nassau and Venice during the summer are popular places to visit. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Venice this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round.
In the summer, Venice is cooler than Nassau. Typically, the summer temperatures in Venice in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Nassau averages at about 28°C (82°F).
In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Venice. In the summer, Venice often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Nassau. Venice gets 287 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 273 hours of full sun.
Nassau gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Venice usually gets less rain in July than Nassau. Venice gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVenice 23°C (73°F)Nassau 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Venice or Nassau in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Venice and Nassau. Many travelers come to Venice for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Venice is generally much colder than Nassau. Daily temperatures in Venice average around 14°C (57°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nassau this time of the year. Venice usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during autumn. Venice gets 134 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 223 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Nassau receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Venice usually receives less rain than Nassau. Venice gets 67 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVenice 14°C (57°F)Nassau 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Venice or Nassau in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Venice as well as Nassau. Many visitors come to Venice in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year.
Venice can get quite cold in the winter. Venice is much colder than Nassau in the winter. The daily temperature in Venice averages around 3°C (37°F) in January, and Nassau fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. In the winter, Venice often gets less sunshine than Nassau. Venice gets 88 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 220 hours of full sun.
Venice usually gets more rain in January than Nassau. Venice gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVenice 3°C (37°F)Nassau 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Venice or Nassau in the Spring?
Both Nassau and Venice are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Venice for the natural beauty during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Venice is much colder than Nassau. Typically, the spring temperatures in Venice in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Nassau averages at about 23°C (74°F).
It's quite sunny in Nassau. Venice usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during spring. Venice gets 154 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 276 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Venice usually receives more rain than Nassau. Venice gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVenice 13°C (55°F)Nassau 23°C (74°F)
Typical Weather for Nassau and Venice
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (38°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
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