Which place is cheaper, Oahu 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 Oahu?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Nassau or Oahu, 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 Oahu?
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.
Oahu
Hawaii is the epitome of paradise, and at the heart of paradise is the island of O'ahu (or Oahu). While it's only the third largest of the Hawaiian islands, O'ahu, or "the gathering place," is the most populous in the state with approximately 976,000 people calling O'ahu home, many of which live in the capital city of Honolulu.
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Nassau Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNassau $226Oahu $371
The average daily cost (per person) in Nassau is $226, while the average daily cost in Oahu is $371. 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 Oahu in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNassau $108Oahu $237
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNassau $216Oahu $474
Compare Hotels in Nassau and Oahu
Looking for a hotel in Nassau or Oahu? 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 Oahu Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nassau $32Oahu $21
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:
- S U V Private Transfer, Hyatt, SLS, Rosewood ,Sandals , ATLANTIS : $170
- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $300
- Round trip Airport Private Transfer (Nassau Limousine): $160
- Round Trip Private Airport To Hotel Transfer in Nassau: $175
- Private Transfer from Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau Hotel or Cruise Port : $136
- Private SUV One way Airport Transfer/Grocery & Liquor stop included : $200
- Private Roundtrip Sedan Airport Transfer to Palm Cay: $190
- Private Roundtrip Sedan Airport Transfer : $160
- Private Roundtrip Minivan Airport Transfer to Palm Cay: $200
- Private Roundtrip Minivan Airport Transfer: $180
- Private Roundtrip Minibus Transfer to Cable Beach: $200
- Private One-Way Transfer from Lynden Airport to Bahamas: $45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oahu
Also for Oahu, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Honolulu Port to Honolulu Airport (HNL): $22
- Departure Transfer: Airport Shuttle From Ko'olina To Honolulu Airport: $53
- Luxury Private Airport Transfers-Waikiki Honolulu up to 6 Seats : $70
- Honolulu Airport Private Transfer: $80
- Honolulu Harbor Cruise Terminal Transfer: $105
- Private Transfer from Honolulu (HNL) Airport to Wakiki Beach: $111
- Private Transfer: Waikiki to Honolulu Airport HNL by Sedan: $111
- Manoa Falls Waterfall Hike with Lunch and Transfers: $119
- Private Transfer: Honolulu to Honolulu Airport HNL in Sedan Car: $119
- Private Transfer Honolulu Airport and Ko Olina Hotels: $134
- Private Transfer from Honolulu (HLN) Airport to Ko Olina: $139
- Private Transfer from Ko Olina to Honolulu (HLN) Airport : $139
Is it cheaper to fly into Nassau or Oahu?
Prices for flights to both Oahu 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 $91Oahu $91
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 Oahu
For Oahu, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Honolulu's Walking Food Tour: $129
- Waikiki Fireworks Dinner Cruise: Sail & Sparkle on Friday Nights: $129
- Ka Moana Luau Dinner and Show at Aloha Tower: $135
- Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu: $140
- Hawaii Off The Beaten Path Food Tour: $150
- Honolulu Sunset & Friday Fireworks Dinner Cruise: $151
- Germaine's Traditional Luau Show & Buffet Dinner: $159
- Chief's Luau Dinner Show: $177
- Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner and Show: $193
- Friday Fireworks Dinner Sail from the Hilton Hawaiian Village : $211
- Nova Five Star Sunset Dinner and Jazz: $236
- Traditional Canoe Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $250
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nassau $37Oahu $27
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:
- 3 Hour Smart Eco Segway Adventure in Nassau: $99
- 4-Island Tour Swimming Pigs, turtles, snorkeling , rose island, : $180
- Bahamas Adventure: Pigs, Reef, Turtles, and Beach with Lunch: $299
- Bahamas Funtastic Party Bus Tours: $99
- Discover Nassau by Land and Sea Tour: $109
- Fun Atv tour in Nassau with Lunch: Drivers must be 25 years old: $149
- Group City Tour and Beach Experience from Cruise Port: $40
- Sail & Snorkel Adventure with 1 Hr. Open Bar: $120
- 3 Islands Boat Adventure: Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling And Turtles: $149
- 3 V's Guided Scooter or ATV Tour in Nassau: $250
- 3-Hour ATV Tour of New Providence (Inclusive of water & local deserts): $190
- 3-Hour Buggy Tour of New Providence (Inclusive of water & local deserts): $250
Tours and Activities in Oahu
For Oahu, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Honolulu Downtown Walking Tour: $5.00
- Waikiki Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $5.00
- Waikiki Surf Legends History Tour: $5.00
- Oahu Grand Circle Guided Tour: $5.00
- Downtown Honolulu Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.00
- Walk The Deck of The USS Arizona Virtual Reality Experience: $6.99
- Honolulu's Waikiki Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $8.99
- Downtown Honolulu Self Guided Walking Audio Tour: $8.99
- Diamond Head Official Self-Guided Narrated Audio Tour: $8.99
- Honolulu Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.55
- Chief's Official Pearl Harbor Self-Guided Multimedia Tour: $9.99
- Skies Over Pearl Harbor Virtual Reality Experience: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNassau $19Oahu $6.47
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 Oahu
Also in Oahu, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Honolulu Self Guided Bar Crawl and Sightseeing: $15
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nassau and Oahu, we can see that Oahu 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 Oahu 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 Oahu would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oahu 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 Oahu Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Nassau or Oahu?
Oahu 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 Oahu in the Summer?
Both Oahu and Nassau during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Oahu this time of year.
In the summer, Nassau is around the same temperature as Oahu. Typically, the summer temperatures in Nassau in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Oahu averages at about 81°F (27°C).
In Oahu, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Nassau. In the summer, Nassau often gets less sunshine than Oahu. Nassau gets 273 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Oahu receives 303 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Nassau. Nassau usually gets more rain in July than Oahu. Nassau gets 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Oahu receives 0.6 inches (15 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNassau 28°C (82°F)Oahu 81°F (27°C)
Should I visit Nassau or Oahu in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Nassau and Oahu. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round. Also, many travelers come to Oahu for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Nassau is generally around the same temperature as Oahu. Daily temperatures in Nassau average around 26°C (79°F), and Oahu fluctuates around 80°F (26°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Oahu this time of the year. In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. Nassau usually receives less sunshine than Oahu during autumn. Nassau gets 223 hours of sunny skies, while Oahu receives 246 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Nassau gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Nassau usually receives more rain than Oahu. Nassau gets 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain, while Oahu receives 2.1 inches (54 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNassau 26°C (79°F)Oahu 80°F (26°C)
Should I visit Nassau or Oahu in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Nassau as well as Oahu. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Oahu in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Nassau is around the same temperature as Oahu in the winter. The daily temperature in Nassau averages around 21°C (70°F) in January, and Oahu fluctuates around 73°F (23°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Oahu. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nassau this time of the year. In the winter, Nassau often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Oahu. Nassau gets 220 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Oahu receives 212 hours of full sun.
Nassau usually gets less rain in January than Oahu. Nassau gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Oahu receives 3.9 inches (99 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNassau 21°C (70°F)Oahu 73°F (23°C)
Should I visit Nassau or Oahu in the Spring?
Both Oahu and Nassau are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Oahu for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Nassau is around the same temperature as Oahu. Typically, the spring temperatures in Nassau in April average around 23°C (74°F), and Oahu averages at about 76°F (24°C).
It's quite sunny in Oahu. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. Nassau usually receives more sunshine than Oahu during spring. Nassau gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Oahu receives 253 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Nassau usually receives more rain than Oahu. Nassau gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Oahu receives 1.7 inches (42 mm) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNassau 23°C (74°F)Oahu 76°F (24°C)
Typical Weather for Oahu and Nassau
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 inches (99 mm) |
| Feb | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 inches (53 mm) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 74°F (24°C) | 2.4 inches (61 mm) |
| Apr | 23°C (74°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 inches (42 mm) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 78°F (25°C) | 1.4 inches (35 mm) |
| Jun | 27°C (80°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) | 80°F (26°C) | 0.5 inches (12 mm) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 inches (15 mm) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 inches (11 mm) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.7 inches (19 mm) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) | 80°F (26°C) | 2.1 inches (54 mm) |
| Nov | 24°C (75°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 inches (84 mm) |
| Dec | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 inches (98 mm) |
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