Which place is cheaper, Roatan or Faro?
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 Faro or Roatan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Faro 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: Faro or Roatan?
Faro
Faro (or sometimes Faros) is the capital city of the scenic Algarve Region of Portugal, located at the edge of the Ria Formosa National Park. This is a fantastic place to experience the beauty, culture, and traditions of Portugal in laid back atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle of the larger cities. Faro offers everything from ancient architecture to beautiful beaches all while being surrounded by the natural beauty of the Algarve Region.
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 2-Week Tours in Portugal, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Portugal, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.
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Faro Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFaro €160Roatan €37
The average daily cost (per person) in Faro is €160, 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 Faro and Roatan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFaro €75Roatan €9.15
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFaro €150Roatan €18
Compare Hotels in Faro and Roatan
Looking for a hotel in Faro 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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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Faro Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Faro €9.52Roatan €15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Faro
Also for Faro, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Faro FAO Airport Private Transfer to/frm Faro/Albufeira/Quarteira: $13
- Shared Departure Transfer: Algarve Hotels to Faro Airport: $14
- Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos: $19
- Private Arrival Transfer: Faro Airport to Algarve Hotels: $27
- Private Transfer from Faro (FAO) Airport to Faro City: $38
- Faro Airport Private Transfer - Albufeira (Arrival): $40
- Private Transfer from Estói to Faro (FAO) Airport: $41
- Private Transfer from Querença to Faro (FAO) Airport: $47
- Private Transfer from Boliqueime to Faro (FAO) Airport: $50
- Private Transfer from Faro (FAO) Airport to Sao Brás de Alportel: $50
- Private Transfer from Sao Brás de Alportel to Faro (FAO) Airport: $50
- Private transfers between Faro and Brisa Sol Hotel Albufeira: $51
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:
- Roatan Buggy Adventure, Snorkeling, Beach Pass plus Private Transfer: $199
- Scuba Dive in the West End of Roatan with Private Transfer: $155
- Parasailing, Beach Break, Chocolate Factory with Transfer: $150
- Discover Scuba Diving in Roatan at Upachaya with Private Transfer: $150
- Private Transfer from Honduras Roatan Airport (RTB) to Roatan Hotels: $149
- Extreme Zipline, City Tour, Chocolate, Rum Factory, Beach Break, Transfer: $145
- Roatan Zipline, Monkey, Macaws & Sloths Eco Park, Snorkeling, Transfer: $120
- Mahogany Bay Cruise Port to Roatan Island hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $119
- East Sightseeing, Mangrove Tunnel Snorkel, Hole in the Wall, with Transfer: $115
- Roatan Private Transfers: Airport, Cruise Port or Hotel: $110
- Honduras Roatan Airport (RTB) to Roatan -Round-Trip Transfer: $110
- Roatan East End Cultural Experience, Island Lunch & Private Transfer: $95
Is it cheaper to fly into Faro or Roatan?
Prices for flights to both Roatan and Faro 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 dayFaro €62Roatan €13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Faro
For Faro, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Olhão Fish Market & Food Tour: $107
- 3 Hours Classic Food Tour in Faro: $112
- Faro Food Tour & Drinks and City highlights 10 Tastings: $126
- Faro Cataplana Cooking Class: from kitchen to the table: $131
- Faro Market Tour & Cataplana Cooking Class with Professional Chef: $153
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.Faro €9.41Roatan €22
Tours and Activities in Faro
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Faro.
- Romantic Whisper of Love Exploration Game and Tour: $4.84
- Camera Obscura - Tavira Eye - Admission Ticket: $6.85
- Gateway to Algarve: A Faro Walking Tour: $12
- Faro Mega Arena Run Experience Interactive Challenge: $18
- Cork Factory Tour & Cork Shop: $20
- Faro Power Arena Run Experience Interactive Challenge: $24
- 2 Hours Boat Tour in Ria Formosa: $29
- Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro: $29
- Nature Catamaran Tour from Faro: $29
- Tavira: Guided Table Olives Factory Tour & Tasting Experience: $33
- Sunset Tour | Ria Formosa - From Faro: $34
- SUP or Kayak Tour: $34
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 dayFaro €3.13Roatan €5.78
Sample the Local Flavors in Faro
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Faro:
- Tour & Wine tasting - Authentic Algarve Flavours by Quinta da Tôr: $23
- Tavira Tuk Tuk Tour: Historic Center & Wine Tasting: $96
- Algarve Portugal Wine Tasting Activity with Pick Up: $182
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 Faro and Roatan, we can see that Faro is more expensive. And not only is Roatan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Faro 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 Faro would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Faro 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 Faro Expensive? and Is Roatan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Faro or Roatan?
Faro has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Roatan. When comparing the sizes of Faro 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.