Which place is cheaper, Nassau or Tenerife?
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 Tenerife or Nassau?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tenerife or Nassau, 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: Tenerife or Nassau?
Tenerife
European tourists have long known Tenerife as a top vacation destination. Amazing beaches and a booming nightlife bring in visitors to the largest of the Canary Islands all the way from England, Germany and Spain - particularly during the Easter holiday. Now the rest of the world is catching up. It's not just a spot for spring breakers looking for a party - it is full of mountains, volcanoes and forests ready for exploring.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Spain, The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTenerife €156Nassau €193
The average daily cost (per person) in Tenerife is €156, while the average daily cost in Nassau is €193. 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 Tenerife and Nassau in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTenerife €53Nassau €92
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTenerife €106Nassau €184
Compare Hotels in Tenerife and Nassau
Looking for a hotel in Tenerife or Nassau? 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: Tenerife Hotel Prices and Nassau Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tenerife €60Nassau €28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tenerife
Also for Tenerife, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Roundtrip Transfer Caldera de Taburiente and Guaguas Station: $24
- Puerto de la Cruz City Tour with Transfers: $29
- Jet Ski Ocean Safari with Optional Transfer: $34
- Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise with Transfer, Buffet by MC: $70
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Tenerife (hotel OR airport pick-up): $72
- Marine-Life Tour with Transfer, Buffet and Drinks: $73
- Tenerife Sunset Catamaran tour with transfer - Food and Drinks included.: $74
- From South Loro Park Zoo Ticket & Hotel Transfers: $75
- Siam Park Ticket & Transfer: $75
- Sunset Catamaran Tour with Transfer, Buff & Drinks: $75
- Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer: $102
- Loro Parque & Siam Park Entry Ticket with Transfer: $115
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:
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Water Taxi€6.80
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Taxi to Cable Beach€21
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Taxi from Airport€26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:
- Transfer Service in Nassau Bahamas: $68
- S U V Private Transfer, Hyatt, SLS, Rosewood ,Sandals , ATLANTIS : $170
- 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
Is it cheaper to fly into Tenerife or Nassau?
Prices for flights to both Nassau and Tenerife 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 dayTenerife €67Nassau €77
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Mojo Workshop Cooking Class in Ancient Canarian Village: $34
- Hard Rock Cafe Set Menu Lunch or Dinner & Drink: $40
- MHT - Music Hall Tavern Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $52
- Medieval Castle with dinner from Puerto de la Cruz in TenerifeSur: $59
- Medieval San Miguel castle with dinner-Show in South Tenerife : $59
- Self Driving Sunset Tour with Dinner and Stargazing in Tenerife: $77
- Teide National Park Stargazing Experience Without Dinner(NO Food): $78
- "The Wild South" musical show with dinner and transportation: $81
- Teide Night Experience with Dinner and Stargazing: $92
- Astronomical experience on Mount Teide with sunset, stargazing, and dinner: $93
- Mount Teide Night Tour: Stargazing, Dinner and Hotel Pick up: $93
- Stargazing Experience with Dinner & Drinks : $94
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tenerife €27Nassau €31
Tours and Activities in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Teide Legends Exhibition Entry Ticket: $3.52
- Entrance Ticket for Students in La Casa de los Balcones: $3.59
- Icod de los Vinos: Dragon Tree & Botanical Garden Ticket: $5.87
- Icod de los Vinos: Casa del Plátano Entry Ticket: $5.87
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife Palmetum Entry Ticket: $7.05
- La Casa de Los Balcones Entrance Ticket: $7.05
- San Cristobal de La Laguna : Cathedral ticket w/ audioguide: $8.22
- Tenerife Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Tour: $8.33
- Fish Spa Experience Playa Fañabe: $9.40
- Twin Ticket Casa de los Balcones + Molino de gofio del Hoyo: $11
- Icod de los Vinos: ARTlandya Doll World Entry Ticket & Tour: $12
- Finca Las Margaritas Banana Plantation Experience: $12
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€43
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4 Hr Kayak Tour€60
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip€64
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTenerife €6.43Nassau €16
Sample the Local Flavors in Tenerife
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tenerife:
- Wine tasting and Canarian products in La Orotava: $20
- Valley of Tegueste: Wine Tour with Tasting at El Lomo Winery: $21
- Tenerife : Brewery guided tour with tasting at TACOA Brewery: $23
- Ecological Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting: $54
- Visit to Arafo Mountain Vineyard and Organic Wine Tasting: $78
- Full-Day Gastronomy and Wine Tour: $96
- Wine tasting "Tenerife grape varieties": $179
- Volcano Teide Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting & Tapas: $247
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€5.53
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tenerife and Nassau, we can see that Nassau is more expensive. And not only is Tenerife much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tenerife is in Europe and Nassau is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Tenerife would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tenerife 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 Tenerife.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tenerife Expensive? and Is Nassau Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Tenerife or Nassau?
Tenerife 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 Tenerife or Nassau in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Tenerife as well as Nassau. The summer months attract visitors to Tenerife because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year.
Tenerife is cooler than Nassau in the summer. The daily temperature in Tenerife averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Nassau fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tenerife this time of the year. In the summer, Tenerife often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Nassau. Tenerife gets 268 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 273 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Nassau. Tenerife usually gets less rain in July than Nassau. Tenerife gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTenerife 23°C (73°F)Nassau 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Nassau in the Autumn?
Both Nassau and Tenerife are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Tenerife this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Tenerife is cooler than Nassau. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Tenerife in October average around 22°C (72°F), and Nassau averages at about 26°C (79°F).
It's quite sunny in Nassau. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tenerife. Tenerife usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during autumn. Tenerife gets 200 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 223 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Nassau. In October, Tenerife usually receives less rain than Nassau. Tenerife gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTenerife 22°C (72°F)Nassau 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Nassau in the Winter?
Both Nassau and Tenerife during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Tenerife for the shopping scene and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round.
In January, Tenerife is generally cooler than Nassau. Daily temperatures in Tenerife average around 17°C (63°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Tenerife often gets less sunshine than Nassau. Tenerife gets 191 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 220 hours of full sun.
Tenerife usually gets less rain in January than Nassau. Tenerife gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTenerife 17°C (63°F)Nassau 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Nassau in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Tenerife and Nassau. Many visitors come to Tenerife in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Tenerife is cooler than Nassau in the spring. The daily temperature in Tenerife averages around 18°C (64°F) in April, and Nassau fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nassau this time of the year. In Tenerife, it's very sunny this time of the year. Tenerife usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during spring. Tenerife gets 205 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 276 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Tenerife usually receives less rain than Nassau. Tenerife gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTenerife 18°C (64°F)Nassau 23°C (74°F)
Typical Weather for Nassau and Tenerife
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (64°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 17°C (63°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
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