Should I Visit Freeport or New York City for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive? | Budget Your Trip (2024)

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Should you visit Freeport or New York City?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Freeport and New York City 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: Freeport or New York City?

Freeport

New York City

The most populated city in the United States, New York City, sits at the mouth of the Hudson River and encompasses both the island of Manhattan as well as the surrounding land on Long Island, most of which is known as Brooklyn. It's a cultural, culinary, theatrical, and art center that has much to offer domestic and international travelers alike. The city covers an area of 305 square miles and has a population of about 8.2 million people in the city proper with 18.7 million in the metropolitan area.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in United States of America, and The Best 2-Week Tours in United States of America.

Which place is cheaper, New York City or Freeport?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

• Freeport Prices
  Bahamas Prices

  New York City Prices
  USA Prices

• Average Daily CostPer person, per day

  Freeport$244

  New York City$326

The average daily cost (per person) in Freeport is $244, while the average daily cost in New York City is $326. 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 Freeport and New York City in more detail.

Accommodation

• AccommodationHotel or hostel for one person

  Freeport$141

  New York City$175

• AccommodationTypical double-occupancy room

  Freeport$282

  New York City$350

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Compare Hotels in Freeport and New York City

Looking for a hotel in Freeport or New York City? 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.

Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.

Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here:Freeport Hotel Prices and New York City Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation

• Local TransportationTaxis, local buses, subway, etc.

  Freeport$59

  New York City$49

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Freeport

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

• Shared Round Trip Limousine Transfer to the Port Lucaya Market:$150
• Roundtrip Airport Transfers Grand Lucayan Resort Freeport:$30
• Round-trip Airport Transfers to Castaway Resorts, Freeport:$30
• Round-Trip Airport Transfer Viva Club Fortuna Freeport:$30
• Round-Trip Airport Transfer Between Freeport Airport and Pelican Bay Resort :$30
• Private Transfer from Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Freeport Port:$30
• Private Transfer from Freeport Port to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO):$30
• Private Transfer from FPO to Old Bahama Bay resort :$238
• Private Transfer from FPO to Freeport hotels or resorts:$170
• Private Round Trip Transfer from Freeport Airport to Hotel:$133
• Old Bahama Bay to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) - Private Transfer:$198
• Grand Bahama Airport(FPO) to Freeport -RoundTrip Private Transfer:$147

Typical Local Transportation Prices in New York City

Some typical examples of transportation costs in New York City are as follows:

• Subway

  $4.50

• Taxi Ride

  $8.00

• Subway

  $2.50

Hired Cars and Shuttles in New York City

Also for New York City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

• 1 Day-Private Tour New York Highlights with Private Transfer:$1,200
• NYC: Six Flags Great Adventure Private Hotel Transfer:$549
• Private Transfer: between Manhattan and Philadelphia:$539
• La Guardia Airport Private Limousine Transfer:$489
• Skip-the-line Tickets to Bronx Zoo with Private Transfers:$410
• JFK Airport: Private Transfer to New York City:$400
• JFK Airport To Manhattan Luxury SUV Transfer:$370
• (EWR) Airport: Private Transfer to New York City:$325
• Family And Group Airport Transfer:$300
• Skip-the-line One World Observatory Tour with Transfers:$296
• Skip the line One World Observatory Private Tour with Transfers :$296
• Private arrival OR departure transfer in New York (hotel OR airport pick-up):$294

Is it cheaper to fly into Freeport or New York City?

Prices for flights to both New York City and Freeport 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

• FoodMeals for one day

  Freeport$63

  New York City$50

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

Typical Food Prices in New York City

For New York City, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:

• Gelato

  $7.50

• Snacks for Two at Yankees Game

  $34

• Coffee

  $6.53

• Smoothie

  $6.95

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in New York City

For New York City, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

• The Satin Dollz at Brooklyn Deli Times Square Live Show & Dinner:$22
• Lower East Side and Essex Market Multicultural Food Tour:$39
• Made in Brooklyn Food Tour:$55
• Greenwich Village Walking Food Tour: Sweets and Slices:$59
• Chinatown Walking Food Tour of New York:$63
• Great Food Tour of New York:$63
• Chinatown New York Walking Food Tour:$63
• NYC Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO Food Tour:$63
• Ultimate Greenwich Village NYC Food Tour:$63
• NYC: Greenwich Village Guided Food Tour:$63
• East Village NYC Pizza Walking Tour:$65
• Greenwich Village NYC Pizza Walking Tour:$65

Entertainment

• EntertainmentEntrance tickets, shows, etc.

  Freeport$40

  New York City$180

Typical Entertainment Prices in Freeport

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

• 10 Dive Package

  $299

• 4 Hr. Kayak Tour

  $70

• 1/2 Day Snorkel Trip

  $75

Tours and Activities in Freeport

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

• 4 Hour Private Sandy Cay Experience with Snorkeling - Adults Only:$285
• Bahamas Sea Scooter Snorkeling Adventure:$120
• Clear Kayak Tour:$120
• CocoNutz Cruisers Electric Bicycle Tour:$123
• East End Private Day Tour Experience:$239
• East End Private Day Trip Experience Tour :$200
• Freeport Shore Excursion: Garden of the Groves and City Tour:$84
• Mamma Gal East End Native Experience :$85
• Mamma Gal Native Experience :$70
• Rumbo Tour :$90
• Snorkel/Swim with the Turtles Experience:$250
• Tour of Coral Vita and breach brak at Banana bay beach club:$51

Typical Entertainment Prices in New York City

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for New York City's activities, tours, and tickets:

• Comedy Show Tickets

  $56

• City Map

  $8.00

• Broadway Musical

  $111

• Broadway Show Program

  $10

• Magazine

  $6.99

Tours and Activities in New York City

For New York City, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

• 3 Hour Session at Williamsburg's Adventure Park Area 53:$42
• 9/11 Memorial Tour with Skip-the-Line Museum Ticket:$55
• Classic 1-Hour Central Park Pedicab Tour :$69
• Godfather Movie Locations New York Tour with Private Guide:$195
• Grand Central Terminal Walking Tour:$35
• New York City Ghost Tour of Greenwich Village:$36
• Official Central Park Pedicab Tours:$50
• Private Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour:$190
• #1 Six Hour Bus Tour and Boat Ride By The Statue of Liberty:$175
• & Juliet on Broadway Ticket with VIP Experience and Lunch:$299
• 1 Day Tour to Philadelphia and Hershey's Chocolate World:$195
• 1 HR - NYC Private Classic Car Experience - Downtown:$249

For more ideas for your next trip, check outThe Best Things to do in New York City with Kids, Things to Do in Central Park in NYC, and The Best Museums in New York City.

Alcohol

• AlcoholDrinks for one day

  Freeport$30

  New York City$29

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 :$75

Sample the Local Flavors in New York City

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in New York City:

• New York Rooftop Pub Crawl:$1.00
• NYC West Village Pub Crawl:$20
• NYC West Village Pub Crawl:$22
• 4 Hours Friending & Bar Crawl as Local New Yorker:$25
• NYC Pub Crawl and Rooftop Clubbing Experience:$29
• NYC: Boos & Booze Haunted Pub Crawl:$30
• NYC: Brooklyn Nightlife Pub Crawl:$34
• NYC Pub Crawl with Rooftop Clubbing Experience:$35
• New York Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl:$35
• Williamsburg Definitive Dive Bar Crawl with the Bar Buds:$48
• Brooklyn Literary Pub Crawl:$49
• East Village Gangster Ghost Pub Crawl:$64

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Freeport and New York City, we can see that New York City is more expensive. And not only is Freeport much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Freeport is in Caribbean Islands and New York City is in North America, 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 Freeport would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Freeport 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 New York City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in New York City than you might in Freeport.

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

Which is Bigger, Freeport or New York City?

New York City has a larger population, and is about 300 times larger than the population of Freeport. When comparing the sizes of Freeport and New York City, 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.