Which place is cheaper, Savannah or Freeport?
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 Freeport or Savannah?
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 Savannah 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 Savannah?
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.
Savannah
Savanah is a reasonably priced city by U.S. standards. With a wide range of accommodation and food options, it's possible to experience this historical city on a cheaper budget, or, if you like, to live it up in luxury without spending an inordinate amount of money.
The oldest city in the state of Georgia, Savannah sits right on the Savannah River, a historic commercial port dating back to the Thirteen Colonies. The old port of the city still lies along this river, paved in traditional cobblestone roads and radiating with old southern charm. Savannah is also known for its many small parks, tunnels of oak trees and magnolias draped in southern moss, romantic horse-drawn carriages, as well as some of the most ornate antebellum architecture to be found in the south.
Whether you are interested in the past of a historically prosperous seaport or wish to enjoy the enchanting atmosphere that it still holds, Savannah is a quaint destination full of beauty with an arsenal of historic appeal to match.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Las Vegas, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Anchorage.
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Freeport Prices
Bahamas PricesSavannah Prices
USA Prices -
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFreeport $290Savannah $202
The average daily cost (per person) in Freeport is $290, while the average daily cost in Savannah is $202. 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 Savannah in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFreeport $141Savannah $84
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFreeport $282Savannah $168
Compare Hotels in Freeport and Savannah
Looking for a hotel in Freeport or Savannah? 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: Freeport Hotel Prices and Savannah Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Freeport $59Savannah $27
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Savannah
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Savannah:
- Private Transfer from SAV to Hilton Head Island, SC : $243
- Private Transfer from Savannah Hilton Airport (SAV) to Hilton Head Island, SC: $243
- Private Savannah Airport to Tybee Island Transfer : $100
- Savannah Hilton Airport (SAV) to Savannah - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $69
- One Way Private Transfer to/from Savannah Int'l: $68
- Private Arrival Transfer from Savannah (SAV) Airport: $36
- Savannah to Savannah Hilton Airport (SAV) - Departure Private Transfer: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Freeport or Savannah?
Prices for flights to both Savannah 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
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Food Meals for one dayFreeport $110Savannah $99
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Savannah
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Savannah.
- Monday Gospel Dinner Cruise: $77
- Savannah Riverboat Gospel Music Dinner Cruise: $77
- Southern & Secret Walking Food Tour: $92
- Southern and Secret Food Tour: $92
- 2 HR Savannah Riverboat Dinner Cruise with Onboard Entertainment: $93
- Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment: $93
- Savannah First Squares Culinary & Cultural Walking Food Tour: $97
- Southern Traditions Dinner Tour: $106
- Private Ayurvedic Vegetarian Cooking with Ninoska in Savannah: $109
- Southern Traditions Dinner Tour: $125
- True South Lunch Food Tour: $125
- Savannah’s Palate – Private Historic Food Tour: $1,429
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Freeport $40Savannah $17
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$299
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4 Hr. Kayak Tour$70
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip$75
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Savannah
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Savannah are as follows:
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Pub Crawl$10
Tours and Activities in Savannah
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Savannah are as follows:
- A Film History of Savannah Walking Tour : $29
- The Southern History of Savannah Walking tour: $29
- "Savannah for Morons" Comedy Trolley Tour: $59
- 1-Hour Bonaventure Cemetery Golf Cart Guided Tour in Savannah : $38
- 10pm Restless Souls Tour: $30
- 2 Hours Dolphin Eco Tour: $42
- 2-Hour Bonaventure Cemetery Walking Tour: $36
- 2-Hour Savannah Sunset Riverboat Cruise: $55
- 2hr Paranormal Walking Tour: $30
- 8pm Savannah Secrets True Crime Tour: $30
- 8pm Voices of the Dead Tour: $30
- 90 Minutes Walking Tour in Savannah: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFreeport $30Savannah $34
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Savannah
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Savannah:
- Haunted Hops Savannah Pub Tour Spirits and Brews: $25
- Bloody Murder Savannah Pub Crawl: $30
- Bad Kitty Pub Crawl, Spooky Naughty Ghosts: $30
- Savannah Terrors: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Savannah Bar Crawl by the Bridge: $32
- Moonlight Happy Hour Haunted Pub Crawl With Captain Stoner: $33
- Captain Stoner's Haunted Dive Bar Crawl in Historic Savannah: $33
- Moonlight Happy Hour Pub Crawl with Captain Stoner: $33
- Captain Stoner's Haunted Dive Bar Crawl: $33
- 10 to Midnight Happy Hour and Haunted Pub Crawl w/ the Captain: $33
- Late Night Savannah Haunted Pub Crawl: $33
- Spooky Savannah Haunted Pub Crawl: $33
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Freeport and Savannah, we can see that Freeport is more expensive. And not only is Savannah much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Freeport is in Caribbean Islands and Savannah 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 Savannah would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Savannah 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 Savannah.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Freeport Expensive? and Is Savannah Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Freeport or Savannah?
Savannah has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Freeport. When comparing the sizes of Freeport and Savannah, 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.