Which place is cheaper, Castries or Dubrovnik?
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 Dubrovnik or Castries?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Dubrovnik or Castries? 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: Dubrovnik or Castries?
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic", is a beautiful walled city in southern Croatia that sits on the edge of the Adriatic Sea. It's a small city, with only about 40,000 residents, but it's become one of the most significant tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The city was historically built on maritime trade, which is not surprising given its location near major Italian and Greek ports such as Venice, Bari, Corfu, and Trieste. It was a center of language and literature and was the home of many important poets, playwrights, painters, and scientists during the 15th and 16th centuries. Today its economy is dependent on tourism and it is one of the most popular destinations in the region. People visit the city for its impressive history, beautiful setting, great weather, and interesting architecture.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Split, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Croatia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDubrovnik €158Castries €163
The average daily cost (per person) in Dubrovnik is €158, while the average daily cost in Castries is €163. 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 Dubrovnik and Castries in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDubrovnik €65Castries €88
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDubrovnik €130Castries €176
Compare Hotels in Dubrovnik and Castries
Looking for a hotel in Dubrovnik 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: Dubrovnik Hotel Prices and Castries Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dubrovnik €22Castries €22
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubrovnik:
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Bus Around Town€1.43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubrovnik
Also for Dubrovnik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Dubrovnik to Koločep Island Ferry Scenic Transfer: $23
- Private transfer from Dubrovnik airport to Dubrovnik city: $23
- Return transfer to Dubrovnik airport: $26
- Private return transfer to Dubrovnik airport: $29
- Dubrovnik airport to Dubrovnik city private transfer: $32
- Convenient Bus Transfer from/to Split: $33
- Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): Departure Private Transfer: $36
- Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Dubrovnik - Arrival Private Transfer: $36
- Bus transfer between Dubrovnik and Herceg Novi: $37
- Departure Private Transfer: Dubrovnik City to Dubrovnik Airport by Business Car: $40
- Private Transfer: Dubrovnik Airport to Cavtat: $41
- Private Transfer from Dubrovnik Cruise Port to Dubrovnik Hotels: $41
Is it cheaper to fly into Dubrovnik or Castries?
Prices for flights to both Castries and Dubrovnik 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 dayDubrovnik €75Castries €58
Typical Food Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubrovnik:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2)€29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sunset Dubrovnik & Dinner At St Jacob Beach: $99
- Dubrovnik Food Tour: Local Dishes & City Stories: $115
- Dinner in the Sky Dubrovnik - Dine 50m Above Ground: $136
- Old Town Dubrovnik Food Tour of 8 Authentic Croatian Tastings: $138
- Dinner on Peljesac with 5-Course Signature Wine & Food: $156
- Croatian Traditional Cuisine: Peka Cooking Lesson: $157
- Dubrovnik Sunset Cruise with dinner on board: $159
- Dubrovnik Old Town Food Tour: Small-Group Experience: $162
- Cooking Classes Traditional Meals of Konavle region: $201
- Dubrovnik Food Tour with Friendly Local Guide: $279
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dubrovnik €15Castries €24
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Boat to Lokrum Island (for 2)€13
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Dubrovnik City Wall Tour (for 2)€53
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Dubrovnik Cable Car (for 2)€45
Tours and Activities in Dubrovnik
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubrovnik.
- Self Guided Private Tour of Dubrovnik's Best Kept Secrets: $2.28
- Dubrovnik Medieval Adventure: Self-Guided City Quest: $4.93
- Game of Thrones Filming Locations Walking Tour in Dubrovnik: $5.00
- Selfguide® Secrets Tour Dubrovnik with Game of Thrones Spots: $5.22
- Self guided walking tour of Dubrovnik with audio guide: $5.80
- Dubrovnik Game Of Thrones self-guided tour with mobile app: $8.99
- Private Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Dubrovnik Old Town: $9.27
- Skip the Line: Love Stories Museum Admission Ticket: $10
- TOP Dubrovnik : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $12
- Beyond the Walls: A Historical Dubrovnik Audio Tour: $12
- Discover Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Hajduk Split Stadium Tour: An Unforgettable Experience: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDubrovnik €16Castries €9.72
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubrovnik
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubrovnik:
- Dubrovnik Sunset Tour with Wine Tasting: $41
- Panoramic Dubrovnik Tour Golden Hour Sunset and Wine Tasting: $45
- Wine Tasting in Konavle, Near Dubrovnik & Cavtat – Join Us!: $52
- Columbo Pub Crawl Dubrovnik: $70
- Private Scenic Sunset Tour & Premium Wine Tasting Above Dubrovnik: $75
- Ston and Korcula Island Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $80
- Sunset wine tasting in vineyard: $93
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting: $93
- Konavle Valley Wine Tour from Dubrovnik -Train Ride &Wine Tasting: $93
- 2-Hour Kayaking at Sunset with Wine Tasting and Appetizers: $99
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting from Koločep: $102
- Konavle Valley Tour, Train Ride and Wine Tasting from Kolocep: $103
When comparing the travel costs between Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik is in Europe 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 Dubrovnik 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.