A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Auckland vs. Fort-de-France for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Auckland or Fort-de-France?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Auckland and Fort-de-France can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Auckland or Fort-de-France?

Auckland

Auckland is located on the North Island of New Zealand on an isthmus between the Northland Peninsula and the other parts of the North Island. Auckland is not only a city but also a region. In 2010 New Zealand combined what had previously been four separate cities into one region. These cities include the southern city of Manukau, the western city of Waitakere, the North Shore in the north, and Auckland City. The City of Auckland is the largest city in Polynesia and is very diverse with many expatriates from elsewhere in Polynesia. This diversity becomes most apparent in Auckland's many festivals and sporting events.

Fort-de-France

As the largest city and capital of Martinique, Fort-de-France serves as the main entryway for visitors traveling to the island. It is a busy city with a significant population, which creates an atmosphere bustling with traffic amidst its historic and cultural sights.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to New Zealand, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in New Zealand.


Which place is cheaper, Fort-de-France or Auckland?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Auckland is $151, while the average daily cost in Fort-de-France is $203. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Auckland and Fort-de-France in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Auckland $83
    Fort-de-France $82
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Auckland $166
    Fort-de-France $164
Compare Hotels in Auckland and Fort-de-France

Looking for a hotel in Auckland or Fort-de-France? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Auckland


Hotels in Fort-de-France


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Auckland Hotel Prices and Fort-de-France Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Auckland $15
    Fort-de-France $16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Auckland

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Auckland:


  • Bus from Airport
    $9.05
  • Airport Shuttle
    $14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Auckland

Also for Auckland, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • From Hobbiton Private Transfers with Group Tour: $368
  • Private Transfer From Auckland Airport To Omaha And Snells Beach: $261
  • Private Transfer from Auckland Airport to Auckland City (Pick Up): $249
  • Auckland Airport (AKL) to North Shore-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $236
  • [Stevong] Private Transfer from Auckland Airport /City to Rotorua: $232
  • Auckland Airport to Whangaparaoa - Gulf Harbour Luxury Transfers: $220
  • Auckland Airport Transfers Sprinter up to 15 pax: $203
  • Private Transfer From Auckland Airport To Cambridge : $203
  • Private Transfer From Auckland Airport To Hamilton: $186
  • From One-Way Transfer to Rotorua w/ Hobbiton Tour: $184
  • Auckland Airport (AKL) to Auckland - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $171
  • Private Airport Transfers and Tours: $164

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fort-de-France

Also for Fort-de-France, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer from Martinique Airport to Fort de France Port: $96
  • Private Transfer from Fort de France to Fort de France Port: $96
  • Fort de France to Martinique Airport (FDF) - Departure Transfer: $66

Is it cheaper to fly into Auckland or Fort-de-France?

Prices for flights to both Fort-de-France and Auckland change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Auckland $44
    Fort-de-France $105
Typical Food Prices in Auckland

For Auckland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Breakfast
    $4.52

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Auckland

For Auckland, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner: $91
  • Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner: $93
  • Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour: $99
  • Private Street Food Tour of Auckland with a Local Guide: $153
  • Māori Evening Dinner and Private Show Experience: $507

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fort-de-France

For Fort-de-France, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Food tour in the rainforest and St Pierre - Pile et Face: $104

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Auckland $26
    Fort-de-France $32
Typical Entertainment Prices in Auckland

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Auckland's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Auckland Sky Tour (for 2)
    $31
  • Waiheke Island Tour (for 2)
    $114

Tours and Activities in Auckland

For Auckland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Auckland City Of Sails And Muriwai Beach Private Tour: $290
  • Hobbiton Lord Of Rings Movie Set tour Private Driver : $191
  • Hobbiton Movie Set Small Tour from Auckland: $241
  • "City of Sails" highlights - private tour with German tour guide: $177
  • 6 Hours Sightseeing Tour in Auckland: $168
  • Half-Day CITY HIGHLIGHTS TOUR - Mt.Eden, Tamaki Dr: $84
  • Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland: $113
  • All Auckland City Hotels to Cruise Ship / Port by SUV: $46
  • America’s Cup 2-Hour Sailing Experience Waitemata Harbour: $110
  • Auckland Bioluminescence Kayak Tour: $64
  • Auckland Canyoning Rainforest Adventure: $144
  • Auckland City & Native Forest Experience - Fully Guided Day Tour: $203

Tours and Activities in Fort-de-France

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fort-de-France.

  • Authentic Tour of Southern Martinique: $75
  • Beachcombing in Paradise South Caribbean V.I.P Tour: $286
  • Fort-de-France Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour: $62
  • Fort-de-France Private 2-Hour Walking Tour: $26
  • App-Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
  • Half-Day Martinique Dolphin & Volcano Cruise: $74
  • Fully Flexible Private North tour & Pigeon Island Park Tour: $110
  • Glide into adventure: Hiking and natural slides: $161
  • Habitation Clement - entrance ticket: $15
  • Half-Day Nature and Panorama Tour in Martinique: $108
  • Karaib Tour: $66
  • Mangrove Guided Tour: $43

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Auckland $13
    Fort-de-France $10

Sample the Local Flavors in Auckland

Also in Auckland, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Waiheke Island: Scenic Wine Tour Tasting Wines on Waiheke: $105
  • Waiheke Island: The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour: $133
  • Waiheke Island: Scenic Wine Tour with Lunch: $142
  • Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch: $156
  • Kumeu Wine Tour: $160
  • From Small Group Kumeu Wine Tour with Lunch: $170
  • Small-Group Kumeu Wine Country Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch: $174
  • Piha Waitakere Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland: $183
  • City Tour with Wine Tastings and Lunch: $187
  • Auckland City Scenic Tour with Wine Tasting + Lunch : $191
  • City Tour with Wine Tasting and Black Sand Beach: $198
  • Auckland Coastal Experience - Small Group City & Beach Tour Incl. Wine Tasting: $203

Sample the Local Flavors in Fort-de-France

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Fort-de-France:

  • Small-Group Tour: Unmissable Martinique with Rum Distillery, Ruins, and More: $75
  • North Tour: rainforest, rum distillery, black sand beach etc: $120


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Auckland and Fort-de-France, we can see that Fort-de-France is more expensive. And not only is Auckland much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Auckland is in Pacific and Fort-de-France is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Auckland would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Auckland and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Fort-de-France would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fort-de-France than you might in Auckland.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Auckland Expensive? and Is Fort-de-France Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Auckland or Fort-de-France?

Auckland has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Fort-de-France. When comparing the sizes of Auckland and Fort-de-France, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.