Is San Pedro expensive to visit?
San Pedro is a moderately priced destination with an average daily cost of $135. Compared to the rest of Central America, it is a very expensive place to visit. It's ranked in the top 10% of cities in Central America for its travel prices, comparable to places like Quepos and Puerto Viejo.
San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
How expensive is San Pedro?
On average, visitors spend about $135 per day when visiting San Pedro (U.S. Dollars). Two travelers together would spend an average of $269 per day. Prices vary dramatically by travel style and length of trip, but if you stay at moderately priced hotels, eat at affordable restaurants, and use public transportation when possible, you can expect to stay close to this budget. See more travel costs for San Pedro here.
How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to San Pedro?
A weekend trip to San Pedro costs about $404 per person on average, based on the previous expenses of other travelers. This includes accommodation, sightseeting activities, transportation, food, and nightlife. For two people, a weekend trip costs $807.
How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to San Pedro?
Based on the travel expenses of others, a one week trip to San Pedro costs around $942 on average, per person. This includes food, sightseeing, local transportation, accommodation, and nightlife. For two people, a one week trip costs $1,884.
Is it expensive to backpack in San Pedro?
While San Pedro attracts a few backpackers, traveling on a budget can be challenging because there are only a few hostels around town. The average cost of a hostel in San Pedro is $18 per night. The cheapest beds cost about $15 and the most expensive rooms cost around $22. (See hostel prices in San Pedro here.)
Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in San Pedro.
- $15 for a dorm bed at Sandbar Beachfront Hostel & Restaurant
- $22 for a dorm bed at Drift Inn
How expensive are sightseeing activities in San Pedro?
Activities and things to do in San Pedro can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $33 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is less than the country's average of $34.
- Triple Activity Limo Tour - Xunantunich Ruins, Cave Tubing & Zip Lining: $235
- Shark & Ray Afternoon Swim Tiki Bar Cruise: $45
- Double Activity Limo Tour: Xunantunich Ruins & Cave Tubing Adventure: $220
- 5-Hour Guided Jetboat Tour to Secret Beach, San Pedro, Belize.: $200
- Triple Activity Limo Tour - Altun Ha Ruins, Cave Tubing & Zip Lining: $215
- Triple Activity Limo Tour - Altun Ha Ruins, Cave Tubing & ATV Adventure: $260
- Cave Tubing and Zip line Adventure from San pedro Ambergris caye: $250
- Triple Activity Limo Tour - Xunantunich Ruins, Cave Tubing & ATV Treks: $290
Is food expensive in San Pedro?
Food in San Pedro can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $40 on food per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $29. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.
- Belizean Sunset and Cultural Dinner Cruise: $120
Is transportation expensive in San Pedro?
The prices of local transportation in San Pedro can vary by the type of transit used. Other travelers have spent an average of $34 on local transportation per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $21. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.
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