Which place is cheaper, Maui or Nassau?
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 Nassau or Maui?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Nassau or Maui, 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: Nassau or Maui?
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.
Maui
Who hasn't spent at least one Monday morning fantasizing about holding a mai tai on a Hawaiian beach? A trip to Maui may be just what we all have in mind, but it's so much more than a drink on a sandy towel.
At over 700 square miles, the island of Maui is the second largest of the Hawaiian islands with a small population of just over 140,000 people. The island enjoys approximately two seasons a year with a mild climate just about everywhere. Rough living, right?
Voted "Best Island in the World" by many in the travel industry, Maui is the center for whale watching, relaxing on the beach, snorkeling, and the home of a large and lush rainforest.
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 Camping Tours in United States of America, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNassau $226Maui $343
The average daily cost (per person) in Nassau is $226, while the average daily cost in Maui is $343. 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 Nassau and Maui in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNassau $108Maui $141
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNassau $216Maui $282
Compare Hotels in Nassau and Maui
Looking for a hotel in Nassau or Maui? 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: Nassau Hotel Prices and Maui Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nassau $32Maui $62
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:
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Water Taxi$7.99
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Taxi to Cable Beach$25
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Taxi from Airport$30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:
- Airport Transfer Paradise Island: $118
- Airport Transfers : $58
- Atlantis Private Luxury Roundtrip Airport Transfer: $190
- Baha Mar ( Grand Hyatt, SLS, Rosewood Hotels) Private Airport Transfers : $160
- Chippies Airport/Hotel Transfers Transportation: $110
- Cruise Port Transfer with Optional Vehicle: $135
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau cruise port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $103
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $84
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau hotels -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $167
- Nassau City Escape Transfer (One Way): $50
- Nassau Cruise Port to Nassau hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $51
- Nassau Cruise Port to Nassau hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $103
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Maui
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Maui:
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Maui Airport to Hotel: $16
- Maui Kahului Airport (OGG) to Maui hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $20
- Private Arrival Transfer from Maui Kahului Airport OGG: $39
- Maui Kahului Airport OGG Arrival Private Transfer: $39
- Maui to Maui Kahului Airport (OGG) - Departure Private Transfer: $39
- Maui Kahului Airport (OGG) to Maui hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $41
- Private Transfer Kahului Airport OGG to Maui Kihei Lahaina Wailea: $42
- Maui Kahului Airport (OGG) to Maui - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $79
- Private Transfer from Lahaina Cruise Port to Maui city hotels: $172
- Private Transfer from Lahaina Cruise Port to Kahului Airport(OGG): $173
- VIP Private Maui OGG Arrival Transfer in Black Cadillac Escalade: $259
Is it cheaper to fly into Nassau or Maui?
Prices for flights to both Maui and Nassau 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 dayNassau $91Maui $162
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
- Savor Old Nassau Dining Stroll by Tru Bahamian Food Tours: $116
- Nassau Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
- Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
- Dinner and Dancing: $130
- Authentic Bahamian Cooking Class: $135
- All Inclusive Sunset Dinner Cruise in Nassau Bahamas: $138
- Bahamian Cooking Class Lunch Experience by Tru Bahamian Food Tour: $140
- Saturday Bahamian Cooking Class in Downtown Nassau: $149
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Maui
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Maui.
- From Ma'alaea Harbor: Sunset Dinner Cruise Aboard the Quicksilver: $140
- Farm to Taco: A Farm to Table Cooking Class: $149
- Ma'alaea Sunset Prime Rib or Fresh Island Fish Dinner Cruise : $150
- Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach: $154
- Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise - A Hawaiian Hula Experience: $158
- South Gilligans' Island Luau with Dinner and Drinks: $166
- Mystery Puzzle Food Tour in Lahaina for 2 People: $170
- Maui Premium Dinner Cruise: Four Course Dining Experience: $170
- Authentic Hawaiian Dinner Pa'ina with Natives in Hana: $185
- Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch: $189
- Wailele Luau Including Fire and Knife Performance Plus Dinner: $219
- Haleakala Maui Sunset Twilight Tour with Dinner: $255
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nassau $37Maui $38
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$50
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4 Hr Kayak Tour$70
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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
- Historical & Cultural Walking Tour: $10
- Champagne and Diamond Shopping Experience in Downtown, Bahamas: $25
- Group City Tour and Beach Experience from Cruise Port: $40
- Private Sightseeing in Fort Montagu with Crab and Seafood meal: $45
- Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours: $45
- Nassau City Tour: $46
- Big Bus Private Tour (minimum of 15): $50
- Electric Bus Tour with Food & Drink Samples: $50
- Banana Boat Adventure: $50
- Taste Tour and Capture Nassau Island Experience with Photos: $55
- Cultural Walking Tour of Downtown Nassau Attractions: $55
Tours and Activities in Maui
Here are a few actual costs in Maui for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Haleakala: $7.99
- Maui Beach Parks Self-Guided Driving Tour: $13
- Discover Lahaina: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- West Maui Self-Guided Audio Tour: $20
- Maui "Reverse" Road To Hana Audio Driving Tour: $20
- Maui "Loop" Road To Hana Audio Driving Tour: $20
- Haleakala Sunrise Self-Guided Audio Tour: $20
- Haleakala Sunset and Stargazing Audio Tour: $20
- Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Maui: $25
- Ultimate Hawaii Road Trip: 4-Island Self-Guided Audio Tours: $27
- Hawaiian Islands Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle: $30
- From Maalaea: Whale Watching Tour Aboard the Quicksilver: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNassau $19Maui $41
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$6.49
Sample the Local Flavors in Maui
Also in Maui, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Brewery and Beach Cruise in a Vintage VW Bus : $229
- Maui Tour : Iao Valley, Hawaiian Distillery and Lavender Farm Tour: $300
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nassau and Maui, we can see that Maui is more expensive. And not only is Nassau much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nassau is in Caribbean Islands and Maui 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 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 Maui would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Maui 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 Nassau Expensive? and Is Maui Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Nassau or Maui?
Maui 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 Nassau or Maui in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Nassau and Maui. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Maui for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Nassau is around the same temperature as Maui. Typically, the summer temperatures in Nassau in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Maui averages at about 79°F (26°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Maui this time of the year. In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. Nassau usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Maui during summer. Nassau gets 273 hours of sunny skies, while Maui receives 290 hours of full sun in the summer.
Nassau gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Nassau usually receives more rain than Maui. Nassau gets 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Maui receives 0.4 inches (10 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNassau 28°C (82°F)Maui 79°F (26°C)
Should I visit Nassau or Maui in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Nassau as well as Maui. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the autumn months attract visitors to Maui because of the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Nassau is generally around the same temperature as Maui. Daily temperatures in Nassau average around 26°C (79°F), and Maui fluctuates around 78°F (26°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Maui. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nassau this time of the year. In the autumn, Nassau often gets less sunshine than Maui. Nassau gets 223 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Maui receives 245 hours of full sun.
Nassau receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Nassau usually gets more rain in October than Maui. Nassau gets 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain, while Maui receives 1.2 inches (31 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNassau 26°C (79°F)Maui 78°F (26°C)
Should I visit Nassau or Maui in the Winter?
Both Maui and Nassau are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Maui this time of year.
Nassau is around the same temperature as Maui in the winter. The daily temperature in Nassau averages around 21°C (70°F) in January, and Maui fluctuates around 72°F (22°C).
It's quite sunny in Maui. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. Nassau usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Maui during winter. Nassau gets 220 hours of sunny skies, while Maui receives 217 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Maui. In January, Nassau usually receives less rain than Maui. Nassau gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Maui receives 4.1 inches (105 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNassau 21°C (70°F)Maui 72°F (22°C)
Should I visit Nassau or Maui in the Spring?
Both Maui and Nassau during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Maui for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Nassau is around the same temperature as Maui. Typically, the spring temperatures in Nassau in April average around 23°C (74°F), and Maui averages at about 74°F (24°C).
In Maui, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Nassau. In the spring, Nassau often gets more sunshine than Maui. Nassau gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Maui receives 231 hours of full sun.
Nassau usually gets more rain in April than Maui. Nassau gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Maui receives 1.8 inches (47 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNassau 23°C (74°F)Maui 74°F (24°C)
Typical Weather for Maui and Nassau
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 inches (105 mm) |
| Feb | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 inches (73 mm) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7 inches (69 mm) |
| Apr | 23°C (74°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 74°F (24°C) | 1.8 inches (47 mm) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 inches (20 mm) |
| Jun | 27°C (80°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 inches (7 mm) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 inches (10 mm) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) | 80°F (26°C) | 0.5 inches (13 mm) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 inches (9 mm) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) | 78°F (26°C) | 1.2 inches (31 mm) |
| Nov | 24°C (75°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 inches (66 mm) |
| Dec | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) |
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.