Comparison · Fort Lauderdale vs Nassau · United States / Bahamas
Fort Lauderdale vs Nassau
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: KeanoManu, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Choose Fort Lauderdale for Fort Lauderdale Beach, canals and yachts and lower day-to-day costs; choose Nassau for Atlantis Paradise Island, Junkanoo and free sights. Fort Lauderdale is generally less expensive, and the two are about 304 km (189 mi) apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 304 km (189 mi)
- Less expensive
- Fort Lauderdale
- Best time for Fort Lauderdale
- November–April
- Best time for Nassau
- December–April
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Side by side
| Fort Lauderdale | Nassau | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Bahamas |
| Known for | Fort Lauderdale Beach, Canals and yachts and Las Olas Boulevard | Atlantis Paradise Island, Junkanoo and Conch |
| Best time to visit | November–April | December–April |
| Ideal stay | 4 days | 5 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | US$220–380 | US$280–500 |
| Cost level | Expensive | Very expensive |
| Warmest month | July, 32°C (90°F) | July, 32°C (90°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 24°C (75°F) | January, 25°C (77°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 4 | 7 |
| Day trips in our guide | 5 | 4 |
| Beaches | Fort Lauderdale Beach | Cabbage Beach |
| Airports | FLL, MIA, DJT | NAS |
Month by month
Going by our guides' own ratings, the better pick is Fort Lauderdale in October–November. Both are at their best in December–April.
| Month | Fort Lauderdale | Nassau | Better pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C (75°F), 7 rainy days · best time | 25°C (77°F), 6 rainy days · best time | Both at their best |
| February | 25°C (77°F), 6 rainy days · best time | 25°C (77°F), 5 rainy days · best time | Both at their best |
| March | 26°C (79°F), 7 rainy days · best time | 26°C (79°F), 5 rainy days · best time | Both at their best |
| April | 28°C (82°F), 6 rainy days · best time | 27°C (81°F), 5 rainy days · best time | Both at their best |
| May | 30°C (86°F), 10 rainy days · shoulder season | 29°C (84°F), 8 rainy days · shoulder season | Either: shoulder season |
| June | 31°C (88°F), 16 rainy days · shoulder season | 31°C (88°F), 13 rainy days · shoulder season | Either: shoulder season |
| July | 32°C (90°F), 15 rainy days | 32°C (90°F), 12 rainy days | No clear pick |
| August | 32°C (90°F), 17 rainy days | 32°C (90°F), 14 rainy days | No clear pick |
| September | 31°C (88°F), 17 rainy days · best avoided | 31°C (88°F), 15 rainy days · best avoided | Neither: both best avoided |
| October | 29°C (84°F), 13 rainy days · shoulder season | 29°C (84°F), 12 rainy days · best avoided | Fort Lauderdale |
| November | 27°C (81°F), 9 rainy days · best time | 27°C (81°F), 8 rainy days · shoulder season | Fort Lauderdale |
| December | 25°C (77°F), 8 rainy days · best time | 26°C (79°F), 6 rainy days · best time | Both at their best |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Fort Lauderdale for…
Fort Lauderdale Beach, canals and yachts and lower day-to-day costs. Fort Lauderdale is a beach and boating city on Florida's Atlantic coast, about 45 km north of Miami. Its wide public beach runs along State Road A1A behind a white wave-shaped wall, while inland the New River and hundreds of kilometres of canals are lined…
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Choose Nassau for…
Atlantis Paradise Island, Junkanoo and free sights. Nassau, the capital of The Bahamas, sits on the north shore of New Providence island. Its compact downtown along Bay Street has pink colonial government buildings, the Straw Market and the cruise-ship piers at Prince George Wharf, with 18th-century forts on…
Top sights compared
| # | Fort Lauderdale | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Lauderdale Beach and the A1A promenade | Atlantis Aquaventure |
| 2 | Las Olas Boulevard | Cabbage Beach |
| 3 | Water Taxi | Junkanoo Beach |
| 4 | Bonnet House Museum and Gardens | Queen's Staircase |
| 5 | Hugh Taylor Birch State Park | Fort Fincastle |
Food compared
| Fort Lauderdale | Nassau |
|---|---|
| Smoked fish dip | Conch salad |
| Stone crab claws | Cracked conch |
| Grouper or mahi-mahi sandwich | Conch fritters |
| Conch fritters | Peas 'n' rice |
Which is cheaper?
Fort Lauderdale is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about US$220–380 per person there, against US$280–500 in Nassau (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Fort Lauderdale on a budget.
Fort Lauderdale or Nassau from the U.S.
Worked out from time zones and airport coordinates: straight-line distances, not flight routes.
| Fort Lauderdale | Nassau | |
|---|---|---|
| Time vs New York | Same time | Same time |
| Time vs Los Angeles | +3 h | +3 h |
| From New York (JFK) | 1,070 mi (1,720 km) | 1,100 mi (1,770 km) |
| From Los Angeles (LAX) | 2,340 mi (3,760 km) | 2,530 mi (4,070 km) |
| U.S. plugs | U.S. plugs fit | U.S. plugs fit |
Fort Lauderdale and Nassau are about the same distance from New York.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Fort Lauderdale and Nassau are about 304 km (189 mi) apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 4 days in Fort Lauderdale and 5 in Nassau.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Fort Lauderdale or Nassau cheaper?
Fort Lauderdale is usually less expensive: about US$220–380 a day mid-range against US$280–500 (estimates).
+Is Fort Lauderdale or Nassau better for a first trip?
Pick Fort Lauderdale for Fort Lauderdale Beach, canals and yachts and lower day-to-day costs, or Nassau for Atlantis Paradise Island, Junkanoo and free sights.
+How far is Fort Lauderdale from Nassau?
About 304 km (189 mi) in a straight line.