Freeport travel guide
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You're Going to Love Freeport
Freeport is a must-see destination in City of Freeport, The Bahamas. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Freeport has to offer.
When to visit Freeport
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Freeport in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 62.6 °F, with an average temperature of 68 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 9.8″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Freeport, with an average rainfall of 2″.
How to Get to Freeport
Plane
When flying to Freeport, you’ll arrive at Freeport Grand Bahama Intl (FPO), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Freeport include Bahamasair, American Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest flight to Freeport from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 45m.
Car
Another option to get to Freeport is to pick up a car rental from Nassau, which is about 130 miles from Freeport. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Nassau.
Airlines serving Freeport
Where to stay in Freeport
Average rates range from around $176 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $921 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Freeport, with prices from $17 to $446 per night. Williams Town is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Freeport are about 74% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Freeport
Most booked hotels in Freeport
Renting a car in Freeport
Renting a car in Freeport costs $84 per day, on average, or $335 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Freeport Grand Bahama Intl.
The most frequently booked car type in Freeport is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Prisma or similar) are, on average, 90% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.