Which place is cheaper, Quebec City 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 Quebec City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Nassau or Quebec City, 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 Quebec City?
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.
Quebec City
Quebec City is the capital of the Quebec province. It has a dramatic location on the cliffs by St. Lawrence Seaway and the city's Old Town has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Quebec is a mid sized city with a population of about 700,000. Most of the economy is administrative and bureaucratic, but the city has a very impressive history as the fortress capital of New France. French is the official language of the entire province, but most people in the tourist areas of Quebec City speak English.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNassau $226Quebec City $152
The average daily cost (per person) in Nassau is $226, while the average daily cost in Quebec City is $152. 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 Quebec City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNassau $108Quebec City $73
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNassau $216Quebec City $146
Compare Hotels in Nassau and Quebec City
Looking for a hotel in Nassau or Quebec 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.
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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 Quebec City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nassau $32Quebec City $16
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 hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $84
- Nassau Cruise Port to Nassau hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $51
- Nassau Cruise Port to Nassau hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $103
- Nassau city to Nassau Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $51
- Nassau cruise port to Nassau Airport (NAS) - Departure Transfer: $51
- Nassau, Bahamas Private Airport Transfers: $220
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Quebec City
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Quebec City are as follows:
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Parking in Quebec City$3.63
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Quebec City
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Quebec City:
- Le Terminal Quebec Cruise Port to Quebec - Arrival Private Transfer: $74
- Private Transfer from Jean Lesage Airport (YQB) to Québec City: $96
- Private Transfer from Québec City to Jean Lesage Airport (YQB): $96
- Quebec to Le Terminal Quebec Port - Departure Private Transfer: $96
- From Grosse Île Tour & Cruise + Bus Transfer: $104
- Québec Airport (YQB) to Le Terminal Quebec Cruise Port- Arrival Private Transfer: $104
- Le Terminal Quebec Port to Québec Airport (YQB) - Departure Private Transfer: $104
- Québec city to Québec Jean Lesage Airport (YQB) - Departure Private Transfer: $105
- Québec Jean Lesage Airport (YQB) to Québec city - Arrival Private Transfer: $105
- Quebec city private transfer: $105
- From Quebec City : Cruise & Visit to Grosse-Ile with bus transfer: $106
- YQB Quebec City Airport Cruise Terminal Train Station Transfer: $108
Is it cheaper to fly into Nassau or Quebec City?
Prices for flights to both Quebec City 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 $91Quebec City $63
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
- Funky Nassau Deluxe Food Tour - A Taste of The Bahamas: $120
- 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 Quebec City
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Quebec City.
- Quebecois Aperitif Food Tour in Quebec City: $61
- Québec City: 3 or 5-Course Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing: $129
- Progressive Dinner on Grande-Allée and History Tour: $202
- Old Quebec 5-Course Gourmet Food Tour: $202
- Combo Historical and Food Tour of the Old Quebec City: $207
- Evening Gourmet Tour 5 Course Dinner - History and Food in Old Quebec City: $207
- 5-course Progressive Dinner on Grande-Allée and History Tour: $208
- Private Food Tour in Quebec With A Local Guide : $263
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nassau $37Quebec City $24
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
- Banana Boat Adventure: $50
- Electric Bus Tour with Food & Drink Samples: $50
- Dis We Culture Tour (At least 6 passengers): $50
- German/English Island Tours with conch fritter tasting: $55
- Taste Tour and Capture Nassau Island Experience with Photos: $55
Tours and Activities in Quebec City
Here are a few actual costs in Quebec City for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Quebec City Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour: $7.70
- APP Self-Guided Tours Quebec with Audioguide: $9.56
- Observatoire de la Capitale Entry Ticket: $11
- MNBAQ National Fine Arts Museum Entry Ticket: $11
- Québec: Fortifications-of-Québec Guided Walking Tour: $15
- Old Quebec Walking Tour with a Certified Local Guide: $15
- Private Québec City Scavenger Hunt Experience: $15
- Quebec: La Citadelle de Québec Ticket and Guided Tour: $16
- Guided Tour of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac: $18
- Quebec : Death in New-France Animated Walking tour: $19
- Quebec: Crimes of New France Animated Walking Tour: $20
- Animated Crime Walking Tour in Old Quebec: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNassau $19Quebec City $18
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 Quebec City
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Quebec City:
- Quebec City Bar Crawl: $15
- Honey and Distillery Tour with Tasting: $21
- Craft Brewery and Beer Tasting Tour: $50
- Island of Orleans Wine Tour: $94
- Wine Tasting on Ile d'Orleans: $96
- Montmorency Falls and Microbrewery eBike Tour: $107
- Montmorency Falls and Microbrewery eBike Tour: $109
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nassau and Quebec City, we can see that Nassau is more expensive. And not only is Quebec City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nassau is in Caribbean Islands and Quebec 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 Quebec City would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Quebec City 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 Quebec City.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nassau Expensive? and Is Quebec City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nassau or Quebec City?
Quebec City has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Nassau. When comparing the sizes of Nassau and Quebec 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.
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.