A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Dubrovnik vs. Port-au-Prince for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Dubrovnik or Port-au-Prince?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Dubrovnik or Port-au-Prince? 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 Port-au-Prince?

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.

Port-au-Prince

Port-au-Prince is the capital city and most-populous city of Haiti. The metropolitan area is divided into several districts with access to a number of landmarks and museums, as well as a lively cultural scene.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Split, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Croatia.


Which place is cheaper, Port-au-Prince or Dubrovnik?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Dubrovnik is $103, while the average daily cost in Port-au-Prince is $28. 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 Port-au-Prince in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Dubrovnik $53
    Port-au-Prince $22
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Dubrovnik $106
    Port-au-Prince $44
Compare Hotels in Dubrovnik and Port-au-Prince

Looking for a hotel in Dubrovnik or Port-au-Prince? 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.

Hotels in Dubrovnik


Hotels in Port-au-Prince


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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.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Dubrovnik $13
    Port-au-Prince $4.73
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubrovnik

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubrovnik:


  • Bus Around Town
    $1.52

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubrovnik

Also for Dubrovnik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Airport Private Transfer Dubrovnik: $27
  • Airport Transfer Dubrovnik Town to Herceg Novi / Portonovi: $251
  • Airport Transfer Dubrovnik to Herceg Novi / Portonovi: $262
  • Arrival Private Transfer from Dubrovnik Airport DBV to Dubrovnik City by Minivan: $59
  • Arrival Private Transfers: Dubrovnik Airport DBV to Dubrovnik in Luxury Van: $54
  • Budva to Dubrovnik one way transfer: $205
  • Bus transfer between Dubrovnik and Herceg Novi: $23
  • Departure Private Transfer from Dubrovnik City to Dubrovnik Airport by Minivan: $55
  • Departure Private Transfer: Dubrovnik City to Dubrovnik Airport by Business Car: $36
  • Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Dubrovnik - Arrival Private Transfer: $46
  • Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Dubrovnik Cruise Port Arrival Private Transfer: $28
  • Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): Private Transfer to Dubrovnik: $182

Is it cheaper to fly into Dubrovnik or Port-au-Prince?

Prices for flights to both Port-au-Prince 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Dubrovnik $35
    Port-au-Prince $3.69
Typical Food Prices in Dubrovnik

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubrovnik:


  • Seafood Dinner (for 2)
    $31

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubrovnik

For Dubrovnik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Sunset Dinner Cruise around the Old Town: $81
  • Gastro Cruise | Dinner and Boat ride around Dubrovnik Old Town: $82
  • Secrets of traditional Dalmatian cuisine with a cooking class: $128
  • Old Town Food Tour: $144
  • Dubrovnik Old Town Food Tour: Small-Group Experience: $147
  • Konavle Wine& History&food Tour: $166
  • Cooking Classes Traditional Meals of Konavle region: $179
  • Traditional Dalmatian Cooking Class from Dubrovnik: $199
  • Traditional Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside: $203
  • Authentic Garden to Table Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside : $208
  • Pelješac Full-Day Wine and Food Tour from Dubrovnik: $210
  • Private Dinner with Wine and Homemade Tapas: $215

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Dubrovnik $20
    Port-au-Prince $0.76
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubrovnik

For Dubrovnik, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Boat to Lokrum Island (for 2)
    $14
  • Dubrovnik City Wall Tour (for 2)
    $56
  • Dubrovnik Cable Car (for 2)
    $48

Tours and Activities in Dubrovnik

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubrovnik.

  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
  • Selfguided tour of the old town of Dubrovnik: $5.38
  • City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
  • Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.46
  • City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.46
  • Medieval Adventure City Game: $6.99
  • Time Travel Adventure Outdoor Escape Game in Dubrovnik: $7.12
  • Shell Museum Private Guided Tour: $7.68
  • Historic Center Self-Guided Audio Tour (ENG): $7.70
  • Old Town Highlights Tour with Audio Guide: $8.61
  • Private Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Dubrovnik Old Town: $8.74
  • A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Dubrovnik's Old Town: $8.99

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Dubrovnik $15
    Port-au-Prince $0.20

Sample the Local Flavors in Dubrovnik

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubrovnik:

  • Columbo Pub Crawl Dubrovnik: $49
  • Brewery Tour with Food included: $60
  • Day Tour of Korcula Island from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $70
  • From Korcula Island Tour with Wine Tasting: $74
  • Ston and Korcula Island Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $75
  • Interactive Wine Tour: $81
  • Day trip to KorĨula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting: $84
  • Konavle Valley Wine Tour from Dubrovnik with Train Ride and Wine Tasting: $84
  • Interactive Wine Tour in Dubrovnik: $89
  • 2 Hours Wine Tasting in Dubrovnik Old Town : $89
  • 2-Hour Kayaking at Sunset with Wine Tasting and Appetizers: $93
  • E-Bike Tour + Gourmet Snack + Wine Tasting (Small Group): $97


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dubrovnik and Port-au-Prince, we can see that Dubrovnik is more expensive. And not only is Port-au-Prince much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dubrovnik is in Europe and Port-au-Prince is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Port-au-Prince would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Port-au-Prince 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 Dubrovnik would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dubrovnik than you might in Port-au-Prince.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Dubrovnik Expensive? and Is Port-au-Prince Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Dubrovnik or Port-au-Prince?

Port-au-Prince has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Dubrovnik. When comparing the sizes of Dubrovnik and Port-au-Prince, 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.