Which place is cheaper, San Pedro La Laguna or Belize City?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Belize City or San Pedro La Laguna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Belize City or San Pedro La Laguna? 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: Belize City or San Pedro La Laguna?
Belize City
Belize City is the largest city in Belize. It was once the capital of the country, but due to massive hurricane damage in 1961, the country decided to relocate it capital. With a population of 57,000 people, Belize City is located right at the mouth of the Haulover Creek.
This gorgeous tropical city experiences a monsoon climate – meaning there are warm and humid conditions throughout the course of the year. There is a wet season from May to January, so plan for a little bit of rain in that time.
San Pedro La Laguna
Located in the Western Highlands of Guatemala, Lake Atitlan is a beautiful volcanic lake ringed by small towns and villages that are highly frequented by backpackers. Panajachal is one of the best known of the towns, as well as the main entry point of the region, while others like San Pedro La Laguna are quieter and more off the beaten path. Lake Atitlan and its villages attract visitors for its scenic beauty, outdoor activities, and Mayan culture nearby.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Belize, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Belize, The Best Budget Tours to Guatemala, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Guatemala.
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Belize City Prices
Belize PricesSan Pedro La Laguna Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBelize City $107San Pedro La Laguna $44
The average daily cost (per person) in Belize City is $107, while the average daily cost in San Pedro La Laguna is $44. 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 Belize City and San Pedro La Laguna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelize City $49San Pedro La Laguna $8.24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelize City $98San Pedro La Laguna $16
Compare Hotels in Belize City and San Pedro La Laguna
Looking for a hotel in Belize City or San Pedro La Laguna? 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.
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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: Belize City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belize City $5.79San Pedro La Laguna $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belize City
Also for Belize City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- We do transfers from airport to any where in Belize.: $49
- Transfer Belize city to bacalar: $50
- Private Transfer from Belize City and Airport to Placencia: $150
- Private Transfer from Belize City To Hopkins Village : $115
- Private Transfer from Belize City Port to Belize City Hotels: $70
- Private Transfer from Belize City Port to Belize Airport (BZE): $70
- Private Transfer from Belize Airport (BZE) to Belize City Port: $70
- Philip S.W. Belize Airport (BZE) to Belize city hotels -Arrival Private Transfer: $53
- Philip S.W. Belize Airport (BZE) to Belize City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $107
- Flores, Peten: One way shared transfer to Belize: $25
- Belize: Belize City to/from San Ignacio Shuttle Transfer: $68
- Belize city water taxi terminal to Airport transfer: $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Pedro La Laguna
Also for San Pedro La Laguna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shared Transfer From Panajachel Atitlan to Antigua: $27
Is it cheaper to fly into Belize City or San Pedro La Laguna?
Prices for flights to both San Pedro La Laguna and Belize City 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
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Food Meals for one dayBelize City $47San Pedro La Laguna $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belize City
For Belize City, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Altun Ha Mayan Site & Food Tour - fish farm & restaurant : $80
Typical Food Prices in San Pedro La Laguna
For San Pedro La Laguna, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lemonade$2.06
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Cake$1.29
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Ice cream$0.39
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Hot Cocoa & Banana Bread$2.96
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in San Pedro La Laguna
For San Pedro La Laguna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Temazcal sauna and dinner, cultural sharing experience: $44
- Maya Cooking Class from Panajachel: $50
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belize City $29San Pedro La Laguna $22
Tours and Activities in Belize City
For Belize City, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Cave Tubing and Zipline Adventure from Belize City: $195
- ATM Cave Adventure "Actun Tunichil Muknal" (from Belize City): $235
- Altun Ha Cave Tubing and Zip line Tours from Belize City: $268
- Altun Ha Mayan Ruins & Zipline Tour from Belize City All Inclusive: $210
- Altun Ha Mayan Ruins and River Wallace and Manatee Watch Tour: $85
- Altun Ha Mayan Site tour from Belize City: $85
- Altun Ha and Belize City Tour: $165
- Altun Ha and Howler Monkey Sanctuary Tour: $200
- Altun Ha, Monkey Sanctuary and Rum Factory Tour from Belize City: $220
- Belize City Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave (ATM )Full Day Tour: $250
- Belize City Tour: $40
- Belize City Tour Shore Excursion: $40
Typical Entertainment Prices in San Pedro La Laguna
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for San Pedro La Laguna's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Canopy Tour (for 2)$39
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Kayaking (for 2)$1.93
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Coffee Tour (for 2)$6.95
Tours and Activities in San Pedro La Laguna
For San Pedro La Laguna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Lake Atitlan Boat tour from Puerto Quetzal (Group): $125
- 5-Hour Private Birdwatching Experience in San Juan La Laguna: $50
- Authentic Art and Culture Tour in San Juan La Laguna: $35
- Authentic local experience with a community of women: $72
- Beading Class and tour a Non-profit vocational training center a Fun cultural sharing experience: $28
- Bicycle Tour Around Lake Atitlan with Weaving Coops and Coffee Plantations: $112
- Biking tour through the towns of Santa Catarina and San Antonio: $46
- Boat tour in Mayan villages: $85
- Chichicastenango Market Day Tour from Panajachel: $83
- Coffee Tour in Lake Atitlán: $36
- Day of the Dead Giant Kite Festival Cultural Experience: $35
- Discover the Villages of Lake Atitlan Private Boat Tour: $255
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelize City $12San Pedro La Laguna $5.58
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belize City and San Pedro La Laguna, we can see that Belize City is more expensive. And not only is San Pedro La Laguna much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to San Pedro La Laguna would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in San Pedro La Laguna 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 Belize City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Belize City than you might in San Pedro La Laguna.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Belize City Expensive? and Is San Pedro La Laguna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belize City or San Pedro La Laguna?
Belize City has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of San Pedro La Laguna. When comparing the sizes of Belize City and San Pedro La Laguna, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.