Which place is cheaper, Road Town or Castries?
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 Castries or Road Town?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Castries or Road Town? 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: Castries or Road Town?
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Castries Prices
Saint Lucia PricesRoad Town Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCastries $186Road Town $355
The average daily cost (per person) in Castries is $186, while the average daily cost in Road Town is $355. 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 Castries and Road Town in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCastries $100Road Town $206
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCastries $200Road Town $412
Compare Hotels in Castries and Road Town
Looking for a hotel in Castries or Road Town? 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: Castries Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Castries $25Road Town $33
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Road Town
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Road Town:
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Taxi From Airport$30
Is it cheaper to fly into Castries or Road Town?
Prices for flights to both Road Town and Castries 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 dayCastries $66Road Town $110
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Castries $27Road Town $91
Typical Entertainment Prices in Road Town
Here are a few typical costs in Road Town for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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1 Hr Horseback Ride in Sage Mt. Nat'l Pk$100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCastries $11Road Town $20
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Castries and Road Town, we can see that Road Town is more expensive. And not only is Castries much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Castries would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Castries 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 Road Town would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Road Town than you might in Castries.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Castries Expensive? and Is Road Town 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.