Which place is cheaper, Castries or Cancun?
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 Cancun or Castries?
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 Cancun and Castries can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Cancun or Castries?
Cancun
In the northeast corner of the Mexican Caribbean, Cancun is one of Mexico's most popular destinations. The area that is now Cancun was actually selected specifically by the Mexican government for development as a tourist destination. The area was chosen because it has fourteen miles of beautiful white beaches, nearby Mayan ruins, and turquoise blue water with nearby snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities. Prior to its development as a tourist destination, there were few inhabitants in the area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Playa del Carmen, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Cancun.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCancun $167Castries $186
The average daily cost (per person) in Cancun is $167, while the average daily cost in Castries is $186. 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 Cancun and Castries in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCancun $96Castries $100
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCancun $192Castries $200
Compare Hotels in Cancun and Castries
Looking for a hotel in Cancun or Castries? 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: Cancun Hotel Prices and Castries Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cancun $18Castries $25
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cancun
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Cancun:
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Taxi Around Town$1.66
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Airport Shuttle (for 2)$14
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Ferry to Isla de Mujeres (for 2)$17
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Local Bus (for 2)$2.01
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cancun
Also for Cancun, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shared Cancun Airport Transfer to Moon Palace Hotel: $6.00
- Cancun Airport Small-Group Transfer to Cancun Hotels: $7.00
- Shared Transfer from Cancun Airport: $7.00
- Cancun Airport Private Transfers To or From All Hotel Zones: $14
- Cancun airport private transfer: $15
- Cancun Airport private transfer to Cancun hotel zone: $15
- CUN Airport to Cancun City Centre Hotels Shared Transfer: $17
- Cancun Airport Departure transfer from Hotel Zone, Puerto Juarez, Puerto Morelos: $17
- Cancun airport private Transfer: $17
- Private Transfer in Cancun: $17
- Private Cancun Airport Transfer to Hotels One Way: $18
- transfers between hotels in Cancun hotel strip: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Cancun or Castries?
Prices for flights to both Castries and Cancun 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 dayCancun $49Castries $66
Typical Food Prices in Cancun
For Cancun, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two$21
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cancun
For Cancun, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Street Food Tour in Cancun with a Local Guide: $62
- Cancun Street Food Tour with Food Stalls, Local Market and Murals: $64
- Cancun Food Tour: Market 23, Local Flavors & Downtown Culture: $69
- Cancun Food Tour - Taco Attack: Street Food & Tequila Tasting: $69
- 4h Cooking Class in Cancun with 8 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $75
- Cancun Historic Downtown Food Tour with 7+ Authentic Tastings: $76
- Cancun Authentic Downtown Food Tour: Tacos and Local Flavors: $78
- Cancun Taco & Mexican Food Tour with Tequila Tasting: $79
- Cancun Hands-On Mexican Cooking Class: $79
- Mexican Cooking Class with fresh Local Market ingredients selection and transpor: $79
- MYST Cancun Tickets Mexican Madness Music Show and Dinner: $79
- Couples Special Price! Cancun Pirate Show with Dinner & Drinks: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cancun $35Castries $27
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cancun
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Cancun's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Seasick Pills$0.59
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Whale Shark Tour (for 2)$100
Tours and Activities in Cancun
For Cancun, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Cancun's Hidden Gems: A Self-Guided Tour: $3.54
- 7 Days Self Guided AI Audio Tours to Cancun and Yucatan: $12
- Chichen Itzá Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya for the best price, Book now!: $14
- Cancun Beach Taco Tour Culinary Journey with Tequila Tasting: $15
- Shared Speedboat and Snorkeling Adventure in Cancun: $15
- Isla Mujeres Sailing Adventure from Cancun with Snorkeling: $16
- Speedboat and Snorkeling Adventure in Cancun: $16
- Chichen Itza Mayan adventure: $16
- Explore Mayan Culture full day tour: $16
- Isla Mujeres sailing tour in catamaran Open Bar& Lunch Included: $16
- Catamaran Adventure in Cancun: $16
- 4X1 VIP Tulum, Coba, Cenote and Playa del Carmen Tour: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCancun $13Castries $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Cancun
Also in Cancun, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- A bespoke wine tastings crafted for unforgettable moments: $88
- Bar Crawl Madness Tour in Cancun: $115
When comparing the travel costs between Cancun and Castries, we can see that Castries is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Cancun is in North America and Castries is in Caribbean Islands, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cancun Expensive? and Is Castries Expensive?.
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.