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 7 km 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 208 km 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 $175 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $880 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Freeport, with prices from $17 to $457 per night. Williams Town is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Freeport are about 58% 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 $81 per day, on average, or $322 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Freeport.
Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Freeport, while also 17% cheaper than other types, on average.