Which place is cheaper, Olympic National Park 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 Olympic National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Nassau or Olympic National Park, 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 Olympic National Park?
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.
Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park is in Washington State and was originally established as a national monument in 1909. The area is known for its large Sitka spice and Douglas fir trees, which can be found in the Hoh and Queets rainforest valleys on the western side of the park. The area's temperate rainforest climate creates lush thick moss and dense vegetation that gives the setting a fairytale quality.
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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Nassau Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNassau $226Olympic National Park $150
The average daily cost (per person) in Nassau is $226, while the average daily cost in Olympic National Park is $150. 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 Olympic National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNassau $108Olympic National Park $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNassau $216Olympic National Park $98
Compare Hotels in Nassau and Olympic National Park
Looking for a hotel in Nassau or Olympic National Park? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nassau $32Olympic National Park $68
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:
- NAS Airport to City Centre|Hotels Private Transfer: $28
- Private One-Way Transfer from Lynden Airport to Bahamas: $45
- Nassau City Escape Transfer (One Way): $50
- Nassau Cruise Port to Nassau hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $51
- Nassau cruise port to Nassau Airport (NAS) - Departure Transfer: $51
- Nassau city to Nassau Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $51
- Airport Transfers : $58
- One Way Private Airport Transfer for 4 People or Less: $65
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $84
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau cruise port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $103
- Nassau Cruise Port to Nassau hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $103
- Private Nassau Airport and Port Transfer (1 way): $107
Is it cheaper to fly into Nassau or Olympic National Park?
Prices for flights to both Olympic National Park 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 $91Olympic National Park $61
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nassau $37Olympic National Park $26
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 Olympic National Park
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Olympic National Park are as follows:
- Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Olympic National Park: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNassau $19Olympic National Park $5.57
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nassau and Olympic National Park, we can see that Nassau is more expensive. And not only is Olympic National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nassau is in Caribbean Islands and Olympic National Park 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 Olympic National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Olympic National Park 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 Nassau would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nassau than you might in Olympic National Park.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nassau Expensive? and Is Olympic National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Nassau or Olympic National Park?
Olympic National Park 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 Olympic National Park in the Summer?
Both Olympic National Park and Nassau are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Olympic National Park for the hiking and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Nassau is much warmer than Olympic National Park. Typically, the summer temperatures in Nassau in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Olympic National Park averages at about 60°F (15°C).
It's quite sunny in Olympic National Park. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. Nassau usually receives more sunshine than Olympic National Park during summer. Nassau gets 273 hours of sunny skies, while Olympic National Park receives 210 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Nassau. In July, Nassau usually receives more rain than Olympic National Park. Nassau gets 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Olympic National Park receives 2.8 inches (70 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNassau 28°C (82°F)Olympic National Park 60°F (15°C)
Should I visit Nassau or Olympic National Park in the Autumn?
Both Olympic National Park and Nassau during the autumn 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 autumn months attract visitors to Olympic National Park because of the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Nassau is generally much warmer than Olympic National Park. Daily temperatures in Nassau average around 26°C (79°F), and Olympic National Park fluctuates around 51°F (10°C).
It's quite sunny in Nassau. In the autumn, Nassau often gets more sunshine than Olympic National Park. Nassau gets 223 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympic National Park receives 113 hours of full sun.
Olympic National Park gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Nassau. Nassau usually gets less rain in October than Olympic National Park. Nassau gets 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain, while Olympic National Park receives 10.4 inches (263 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNassau 26°C (79°F)Olympic National Park 51°F (10°C)
Should I visit Nassau or Olympic National Park in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Nassau and Olympic National Park. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Olympic National Park this time of year.
It's quite cold in Olympic National Park in the winter. Nassau is much warmer than Olympic National Park in the winter. The daily temperature in Nassau averages around 21°C (70°F) in January, and Olympic National Park fluctuates around 41°F (5°C).
In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. Nassau usually receives more sunshine than Olympic National Park during winter. Nassau gets 220 hours of sunny skies, while Olympic National Park receives 56 hours of full sun in the winter.
Olympic National Park receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Nassau usually receives less rain than Olympic National Park. Nassau gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Olympic National Park receives 13.7 inches (349 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNassau 21°C (70°F)Olympic National Park 41°F (5°C)
Should I visit Nassau or Olympic National Park in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Nassau as well as Olympic National Park. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Olympic National Park for the natural beauty.
In the spring, Nassau is much warmer than Olympic National Park. Typically, the spring temperatures in Nassau in April average around 23°C (74°F), and Olympic National Park averages at about 47°F (8°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nassau this time of the year. In the spring, Nassau often gets more sunshine than Olympic National Park. Nassau gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympic National Park receives 148 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Olympic National Park. Nassau usually gets less rain in April than Olympic National Park. Nassau gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Olympic National Park receives 7.4 inches (189 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNassau 23°C (74°F)Olympic National Park 47°F (8°C)
Typical Weather for Olympic National Park and Nassau
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 41°F (5°C) | 13.7 inches (349 mm) |
| Feb | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 43°F (6°C) | 12.2 inches (311 mm) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 44°F (7°C) | 11.6 inches (294 mm) |
| Apr | 23°C (74°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 47°F (8°C) | 7.4 inches (189 mm) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 52°F (11°C) | 5.6 inches (142 mm) |
| Jun | 27°C (80°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 inches (85 mm) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 inches (70 mm) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 inches (60 mm) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 58°F (14°C) | 5 inches (126 mm) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) | 51°F (10°C) | 10.4 inches (263 mm) |
| Nov | 24°C (75°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 45°F (7°C) | 14 inches (355 mm) |
| Dec | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 41°F (5°C) | 15 inches (380 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.