A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Basse-Terre vs. Hope for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Basse-Terre or Hope?

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

Should I visit Basse-Terre or Hope? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Basse-Terre or Hope?

Basse-Terre

In Guadeloupe there is Basse Terre the city and Basse-Terre the island - the city is the capital of Guadeloupe, and the island is Guadeloupe's western half of the main island. As a whole, the place is very green, featuring lush vegetation and a mountainous landscape with a sulfuric volcano.

Hope

Hope, located in British Columbia, Canada, is a small town in the far east of the Fraser Valley. It's at the cross section of several major highways making it a pass through point for many visitors to the area. Hope is also the location of the filming of the 1980's film Rambo: First Blood, a fact which many locals take much pride in.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Vancouver, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Canada.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Basse-Terre and Hope, we can see that Basse-Terre is more expensive. And not only is Hope much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Basse-Terre is in Caribbean Islands and Hope is in North America, 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 Hope would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hope 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 Basse-Terre would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Basse-Terre than you might in Hope.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Basse-Terre Expensive? and Is Hope Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Basse-Terre or Hope?

Basse-Terre has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Hope. When comparing the sizes of Basse-Terre and Hope, 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.

When is the best time to visit Basse-Terre or Hope?

Hope has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Basse-Terre experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Basse-Terre or Hope in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Basse-Terre as well as Hope. Basse-Terre attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Basse-Terre is much warmer than Hope in the summer. The daily temperature in Basse-Terre averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Hope fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).

Basse-Terre receives a lot of rain in the summer. Basse-Terre usually gets more rain in July than Hope. Basse-Terre gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Hope receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Basse-Terre or Hope in the Autumn?

Both Hope and Basse-Terre are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Basse-Terre throughout the year.

In the autumn, Basse-Terre is much warmer than Hope. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Basse-Terre in October average around 27°C (80°F), and Hope averages at about 10°C (51°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Hope. It's quite rainy in Basse-Terre. In October, Basse-Terre usually receives more rain than Hope. Basse-Terre gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Hope receives 156 mm (6.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Basse-Terre or Hope in the Winter?

Both Hope and Basse-Terre during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Basse-Terre because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

Hope can be very cold during winter. In January, Basse-Terre is generally much warmer than Hope. Daily temperatures in Basse-Terre average around 24°C (76°F), and Hope fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).

Hope gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Basse-Terre usually gets less rain in January than Hope. Basse-Terre gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Hope receives 201 mm (7.9 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Basse-Terre or Hope in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Basse-Terre and Hope. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Basse-Terre year-round.

Basse-Terre is much warmer than Hope in the spring. The daily temperature in Basse-Terre averages around 26°C (78°F) in April, and Hope fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).

Hope receives a lot of rain in the spring. Basse-Terre gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Basse-Terre usually receives more rain than Hope. Basse-Terre gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Hope receives 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Hope and Basse-Terre