Which place is cheaper, Miami or Fort-de-France?
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 Fort-de-France or Miami?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Fort-de-France and Miami can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Fort-de-France or Miami?
Fort-de-France
As the largest city and capital of Martinique, Fort-de-France serves as the main entryway for visitors traveling to the island. It is a busy city with a significant population, which creates an atmosphere bustling with traffic amidst its historic and cultural sights.
Miami
Miami is a popular tourist destination and a modern city in South Florida. It has beautiful white beaches, crystal blue waters, cosmopolitan neighborhoods, impressive shopping, and excellent dining opportunities. It is also a gateway to the Florida Keys, which is another popular destination in South Florida.
Miami is the second most populated city in Florida and the metropolitan area is the most populated in the state with more than 5.4 million people. It's also the 7th largest metro area in the country. The city sits between the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Everglades to the west. It covers 110 miles north to south but is a narrow 20 miles east to west.
Miami sits at a low latitude, giving it a subtropical savannah climate. There are two seasons; the warm and dry season between November and April and the hot and wet season between May and October. The coldest months are between December and March when highs are in the upper 70 or low 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The summer months have highs in the upper 80s or 90s and lows in the mid 70s with high humidity.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in United States of America, and The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in United States of America.
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Fort-de-France Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFort-de-France $221Miami $258
The average daily cost (per person) in Fort-de-France is $221, while the average daily cost in Miami is $258. 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 Fort-de-France and Miami in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFort-de-France $89Miami $154
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFort-de-France $178Miami $308
Compare Hotels in Fort-de-France and Miami
Looking for a hotel in Fort-de-France or Miami? 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: Fort-de-France Hotel Prices and Miami Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fort-de-France $18Miami $38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fort-de-France
Also for Fort-de-France, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Fort de France to Martinique Airport (FDF) - Departure Transfer: $66
- Martinique Airport (FDF) to Fort de France - Arrival Transfer: $66
- Martinique Airport (FDF) to Fort de France - Round-Trip Transfer: $132
- Private Transfer Martinique Airport (FDF) to Fort de France Port: $73
- Private Transfer from Fort de France Port to Fort de France: $73
- Private Transfer from Fort de France to Fort de France Port: $73
- Transfer from Fort de France Port to Martinique Airport (FDF): $73
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Miami
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Miami are as follows:
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Car Rental for a Day$18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Miami
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Miami:
- Transfer from Miami Airport to Fort Lauderdale. Van 11 passengers: $299
- Miami Beach: Roundtrip Bimini Ferry & Hotel Transfers: $299
- Private Transfer from Miami Airport to Hotel and Vice Versa: $255
- Round Trip Motorcoach Transfer to Key West from Miami: $245
- Private Transfer Miami South Beach to or from Miami Airport: $220
- Private Group Luxury Shuttle Port of Miami Transfer Service: $200
- Transfer from Port Miami to Miami Airport. Up to 11 passengers.: $199
- Private Transfer from Miami Airport to Hotel or Port Miami. Van.: $199
- Airport Private Transfers, Cruise Terminals and Hotels: $195
- Transfer Hotel in Miami to Miami Airport. Up to 11 passengers.: $190
- Private Transfer Miami Airport to or from Downtown in Premium SUV: $190
- Miami Port Transportation Service Transfer to Miami Int'l Airport: $180
Is it cheaper to fly into Fort-de-France or Miami?
Prices for flights to both Miami and Fort-de-France 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 dayFort-de-France $114Miami $72
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fort-de-France
For Fort-de-France, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Food tour in the rainforest and St Pierre - Pile et Face: $104
- Martinique: Food tour to Saint-Pierre and waterfall: $124
Typical Food Prices in Miami
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Miami:
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Lunch with Drinks (for 2)$45
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David's Cafe Lunch (for 1)$16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Miami
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Miami.
- Art Deco Food Tour with Private Cigar & Rum Upgrade: $35
- Historical Walking Food Tour in Calle 8: $50
- 2-Hour Little Havana Food Tour with 6+ Tastings: $53
- South Beach Guided Food Tour with Authentic Tastings: $60
- South Beach Miami Authentic Food Tour with Local Food Tastings: $61
- Miami : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $66
- Street Food Tour in Miami with Local Guide: $66
- Little Havana Food Tour: Discover Iconic Cuban Cuisine in Miami: $69
- South Beach Food Tour: $75
- Miami Mosaic Signature Food Tour: $75
- Little Havana 3-Hour Food Tour: $83
- Guided Small Group Little Havana Food Tour: $91
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fort-de-France $35Miami $31
Tours and Activities in Fort-de-France
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fort-de-France.
- Habitation Clement - entrance ticket: $15
- Small train tour of a banana farm in Martinique: $22
- Fort-de-France Private 2-Hour Walking Tour: $26
- Mangrove Guided Tour: $43
- Karaib Tour: $66
- Fort-de-France Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour: $71
- Martinique: Cruise and Snorkel with Sea Turtles, Fish and Corals: $75
- Fort de France - hidden squares and secret corners - a walking tour of FDF: $75
- Authentic Tour of Southern Martinique: $75
- Martinique Shore Excursion - Authentic Tour of Southern Martinique: $75
- Martinique Shore Excursion - Unmissable Martinique North tour: $75
- Scenic Tropical Rainforest & Island Tour: $82
Tours and Activities in Miami
Here are a few actual costs in Miami for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- #1 Private Boat Tour and 1 Hour Free Jet Ski Rental in Miami: $349
- 1 Hour ATV Tour and Jet Ski Adventure Miami: $220
- 1 Hour Jetski Adventure in Miami: $180
- 1 Hour Jetski Tour with 1 Hour Horseback Riding Single: $150
- 1 Hour Miami Jet Ski Adventure + Complimentary Boat Ride: $88
- 1 Hour WYNWOOD BUGGIES tour: $45
- 1 hour Miami Private Boat Ride with experienced captain: $99
- 1 hr Private Airboat Everglades Tour near Miami: $225
- 1-Hour 4-Seater UTV Tours: $300
- 1-Hour ATV Tours: $130
- 2 hours ATV Adventure in Miami with Free Passenger: $200
- 2-Hour Miami Private Boat Tour: Skyline & Star Island: $44
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFort-de-France $11Miami $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Fort-de-France
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Fort-de-France:
- Small-Group Tour: Unmissable Martinique with Rum Distillery, Ruins, and More: $75
- North Tour: rainforest, rum distillery, black sand beach etc: $154
Typical Alcohol Prices in Miami
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Miami are as follows:
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Evening at a Bar$32
Sample the Local Flavors in Miami
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Miami:
- An Epic Bar Crawl in Miami Florida: $15
- #1 Miami Pub Crawl + Clubbing Experience: $21
- Wynwood Pub Crawl with Drinks & VIP Club Entry: $27
- Miami Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
- Miami Haunts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
- Miami Bar Crawl: $29
- Guided Bar Crawl with Drinks Discounts and Club Entry: $29
- Ghosts, Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Miami Pub Crawl + Clubbing Experience: $33
- House of Desire Classic Glamour Burlesque Cabaret: $40
- BigBeach Bar Crawl - South Beach Bar Hop and Club Experience: $40
- Pedal Pub Wynwood Art District Party Bike Pub Crawl: $48
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fort-de-France and Miami, we can see that Miami is more expensive. And not only is Fort-de-France much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Fort-de-France is in Caribbean Islands and Miami is in North 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 Fort-de-France would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Fort-de-France 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 Miami would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Miami than you might in Fort-de-France.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fort-de-France Expensive? and Is Miami Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fort-de-France or Miami?
Miami has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Fort-de-France. When comparing the sizes of Fort-de-France and Miami, 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.