Comparison · Miami vs Nassau · United States / Bahamas
Miami vs Nassau
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Choose Miami for South Beach, Art Deco architecture and lower day-to-day costs; choose Nassau for Atlantis Paradise Island and Junkanoo. Miami is generally less expensive, and the two are about 296 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 296 km
- Less expensive
- Miami
- Best time for Miami
- December–April
- Best time for Nassau
- December–April
Side by side
| Miami | Nassau | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Bahamas |
| Known for | South Beach, Art Deco architecture and Cuban food | Atlantis Paradise Island, Junkanoo and Conch |
| Best time to visit | December–April | December–April |
| Ideal stay | 5 days | 5 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $230–$400 | $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 | 7 | 7 |
| Day trips in our guide | 6 | 4 |
| Beaches | South Beach | Cabbage Beach |
| Airports | MIA, FLL | NAS |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Miami for…
South Beach, Art Deco architecture and lower day-to-day costs. Miami pairs a long barrier-island beach, Miami Beach, with a mainland city of Cuban cafés, glass towers and street art. South Beach's Art Deco District and Ocean Drive face the Atlantic; across Biscayne Bay, Little Havana, Wynwood, Brickell and Coconut Grove…
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Choose Nassau for…
Atlantis Paradise Island and Junkanoo. 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
| # | Miami | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Beach | Atlantis Aquaventure |
| 2 | Art Deco Historic District | Cabbage Beach |
| 3 | Wynwood Walls | Junkanoo Beach |
| 4 | Vizcaya Museum and Gardens | Queen's Staircase |
| 5 | Little Havana and Calle Ocho | Fort Fincastle |
Food compared
| Miami | Nassau |
|---|---|
| Cuban sandwich | Conch salad |
| Cafecito and colada | Cracked conch |
| Croquetas | Conch fritters |
| Pastelitos | Peas 'n' rice |
Which is cheaper?
Miami is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $230–$400 per person there, against $280–$500 in Nassau (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Miami on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Miami and Nassau are about 296 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 5 days in Miami and 5 in Nassau.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Miami or Nassau cheaper?
Miami is usually less expensive: about $230–$400 a day mid-range against $280–$500 (estimates).
+Is Miami or Nassau better for a first trip?
Pick Miami for South Beach, Art Deco architecture and lower day-to-day costs, or Nassau for Atlantis Paradise Island and Junkanoo.
+How far is Miami from Nassau?
About 296 km in a straight line.