Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

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When to visit Freeport

Freeport in January
Estimated package price
$121
2 travelers
Flight to Freeport
3 nights at hotel
Freeport in January
Estimated package price
$121
2 travelers
Flight to Freeport
3 nights at hotel

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″.

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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 American Airlines, Bahamasair 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 Final Rentals, among others, in Nassau.

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 American Airlines, Bahamasair 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 Final Rentals, among others, in Nassau.

Airlines serving Freeport

KLM
Good (1,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,469 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,296 reviews)
Bahamasair
Okay (66 reviews)
Tradewind
Excellent (2 reviews)
Tailwind Airlines
Good (1 reviews)

Where to stay in Freeport

Average rates range from around $170 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $780 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Freeport, with prices from $17 to $408 per night. Bahamas Terrace is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Freeport are about 78% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Freeport

Most booked hotels in Freeport

Dolphin Cove
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 226 reviews)
$205+
Pelican Bay at Lucaya
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 399 reviews)
$274+
Bell Channel Inn Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 180 reviews)
$128+
Royal Islander Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, 377 reviews)
$94+
Island Seas Resort
3 stars
Good (6.9, 241 reviews)
$117+
Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (6.9, 768 reviews)
$249+

Renting a car in Freeport

Renting a car in Freeport costs $82 per day, on average, or $330 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Freeport.

The most frequently booked car type in Freeport is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Freeport costs $82 per day, on average, or $330 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Freeport.

The most frequently booked car type in Freeport is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.