Which place is cheaper, Roatan or Cinque Terre?
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 Cinque Terre or Roatan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Cinque Terre or Roatan, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Cinque Terre or Roatan?
Cinque Terre
Located on the rugged Italian Riviera coastline, Cinque Terra consists of five seaside villages exuding a charm that dates back to medieval times. Fishing boats bob in the harbors, bringing fresh seafood to the tables of the region, while age old vineyards make for fragrant signature wines. Cinque Terre is considered to be a National Park, with its five villages earning a spot on the UNESCO World Heritage List for their beauty and timelessness.
Roatan
Your next great vacation lies just thirty miles off the north coast of Honduras. Right above the world's largest coral reef is the island of Roatan. As a popular tourist attraction and standard cruise destination, it's not uncommon to see tons of Americans during your trip. In fact, the cruising industry has had huge impact on the island's culture. While ships are in port, traffic will be heavier and prices may go up. Because of the growth of tourism, most locals speak both Spanish and English.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Italy, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCinque Terre €170Roatan €37
The average daily cost (per person) in Cinque Terre is €170, while the average daily cost in Roatan is €37. 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 Cinque Terre and Roatan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCinque Terre €72Roatan €9.15
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCinque Terre €144Roatan €18
Compare Hotels in Cinque Terre and Roatan
Looking for a hotel in Cinque Terre or Roatan? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cinque Terre €16Roatan €15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cinque Terre
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Cinque Terre:
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Ferry Day Pass€15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Roatan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:
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Water Taxi€3.48
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Roatan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Roatan:
- West Bay Beach, Chocolate, & Rum Factory & Transfer: $65
- Transfers to West End by night from hotels in West Bay or Sandy Bay: $25
- Scuba Dive in the West End of Roatan with Private Transfer: $155
- Roatan Zipline, Monkey, Macaws & Sloths Eco Park, Snorkeling, Transfer: $120
- Roatan West Bay Beach Break with Roundtrip Transfer: $65
- Roatan Private Transfers: Airport, Cruise Port or Hotel: $110
- Roatan Private Express Transfer Cruise Ports to Beach or Hotel: $35
- Roatan Private Catamaran Shipwreck, Blue Channel and Starfish with Transfer: $90
- Roatan Island hotels to Mahogany Bay Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $59
- Roatan East End Cultural Experience, Island Lunch & Private Transfer: $95
- Roatan Buggy Adventure, Snorkeling, Beach Pass plus Private Transfer: $199
- Roatan Airport Private Shuttle – Island Transfers: $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Cinque Terre or Roatan?
Prices for flights to both Roatan and Cinque Terre 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 dayCinque Terre €72Roatan €13
Typical Food Prices in Cinque Terre
For Cinque Terre, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Whole Pizza€9.50
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Panini€3.75
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)€52
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Fresh Focaccia€2.12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cinque Terre
For Cinque Terre, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cinque Terre, Authentic Pesto Cooking Class Wine Tasting: $90
- Pesto cooking class with sea view in Riomaggiore: $182
- Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Riomaggiore: $205
- Cesarine: Sunset Spritz Masterclass with Dinner in Cinque Terre: $205
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Roatan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Roatan.
- Private Roundtrip Transfer to West End for Dinner and Nightlife: $70
- Roatan Cooking Class and Cultural Experience: $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cinque Terre €13Roatan €22
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cinque Terre
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Cinque Terre's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Double Kayak Rental (One Hour)€10
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Bagni Eden Beach Club Umbrella€16
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Cinque Terre Card (One Day)€5.00
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Cinque Terre Card (Three Days)€12
Tours and Activities in Cinque Terre
For Cinque Terre, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Lemon tour in Vernazza with tasting of our limoncino and wine: $51
- Olive grove tour with wine and oil tasting of the Cinque Terre: $63
- Monterosso : Cinque Terre boat tour day or sunset with aperitif: $77
- Monterosso : Cinque Terre Boat Tour Day or Sunset with Aperitif: $79
- Cinque Terre Boat Tour Departing from Monterosso: $81
- Cinque Terre Boat Tour Departing from Monterosso: $82
- Cinque Terre Day or Sunset Boat Tour and Aperitif: $83
- Cinque Terre, Genoese Pesto Experience and Gnocchi Lunch: $86
- Kayak experience with Carnassa Tour in Cinque Terre + Snorkeling: $86
- Exclusive E-Bike Tour to Cinque Terre from Monterosso: $86
- La Spezia: Cinque Terre Guided Hiking Tour: $94
- Cinque Terre Boat Tour with Drinks & Pesto Tasting: $96
Tours and Activities in Roatan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Roatan are as follows:
- 1 Stop Snorkel Adventure with Beach Break: $45
- 2 Hour Zip Lining Private Tour in Mahogany Bay: $65
- 4 Hours Private Tour with Snorkeling and West Bay Beach Break: $80
- ATV Adventure , Zip Line , Horseback Ride Combo Tour: $175
- ATV Safari and Horseback Adventure at Mahogany Bay: $132
- Adventures of Roatan ATV Pineapple beach break: $159
- Beer and Food Tasting Experience at Roatan Island Brewing Company: $100
- Catamaran Cruise, Open Bar, Food and Snorkeling: $165
- City Tour Monkeys and Sloths with Zipline: $80
- Cruise Excursion – 2 Scuba Dives with transport (for certified divers): $185
- Cruise Friendly Sloths, Monkeys JungleZipline Adventure in Roatán: $100
- Cruise Travelers West Bay Beach Break with Island Tour in Roatan: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCinque Terre €6.71Roatan €5.78
Typical Alcohol Prices in Cinque Terre
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Cinque Terre:
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Glass of Local Wine€2.90
Sample the Local Flavors in Cinque Terre
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Cinque Terre:
- Wine Tasting Experience at Torre Bertram: $34
- Cinque Terre Course of Pesto and Wine Tasting in Vernazza: $71
- BarCa Winery Cinqueterre Trekking & Wine Tasting & Pesto Class: $74
- Cinque terre wine tour and tasting with the somelier: $81
- Private Cinque Terre Walking Tour with Food and Wine Tastings: $159
- Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting in Cinque Terre: $182
- Seaview Wine Tasting Cinque Terre Wine School: $183
Sample the Local Flavors in Roatan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Roatan:
- Half-Day Tour in Roatan With Brewery, Rum and Chocolate Factories visit: $46
- Bar Crawl Tour in West End Village by Pedibike- Let the Good Times Roll: $80
- Roatan ATV Adventure, Island Tour and Craft Brewery Experience: $130
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cinque Terre and Roatan, we can see that Cinque Terre is more expensive. And not only is Roatan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cinque Terre is in Europe and Roatan is in Central 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 Roatan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Roatan 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 Cinque Terre would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cinque Terre than you might in Roatan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cinque Terre Expensive? and Is Roatan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cinque Terre or Roatan?
Roatan has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Cinque Terre. When comparing the sizes of Cinque Terre and Roatan, 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.