Which place is cheaper, New Orleans 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 New Orleans?
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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans?
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.
New Orleans
New Orleans is the largest city in the state of Louisiana, and it is a cultural city that is the home of jazz, unique cuisine, and Mardi Gras in the U.S. It was established in 1718 and is one of the oldest cities in the country. The culture of the city has a mix of French, Creole, African American, Caribbean, Irish, Haitian, German and Vietnamese. There's an energy and atmosphere that is unlike any place else.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in United States of America, and The Best Photography Tours in United States of America.
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Fort-de-France Prices
Martinique PricesNew Orleans Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFort-de-France $225New Orleans $270
The average daily cost (per person) in Fort-de-France is $225, while the average daily cost in New Orleans is $270. 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 New Orleans in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFort-de-France $91New Orleans $124
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFort-de-France $182New Orleans $248
Compare Hotels in Fort-de-France and New Orleans
Looking for a hotel in Fort-de-France or New Orleans? 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 New Orleans Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fort-de-France $18New Orleans $51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fort-de-France
Also for Fort-de-France, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Fort de France Port to Martinique Airport (FDF): $76
- Private Transfer from Fort de France to Fort de France Port: $76
- Private Transfer from Fort de France Port to Fort de France: $76
- Private Transfer Martinique Airport (FDF) to Fort de France Port: $76
- Martinique Airport (FDF) to Fort de France - Round-Trip Transfer: $137
- Martinique Airport (FDF) to Fort de France - Arrival Transfer: $68
- Fort de France to Martinique Airport (FDF) - Departure Transfer: $66
Typical Local Transportation Prices in New Orleans
Some typical examples of transportation costs in New Orleans are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in New Orleans
Also for New Orleans, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 20 Passenger New Orleans Airport or Hotel Transfer: $300
- 25 Passenger New Orleans Airport or Hotel Transfer: $300
- Private Mercedes Sprinter Transfer NOLA, Airport, Cruise Ship: $275
- Luxury Airport Transfer Service in the Northshore: $250
- New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport MSY Round-Trip Private Transfer: $212
- Private Transfer from Port Of New of New Orleans Cruise: $210
- One-Way Private New Orleans Arrival or Departure Transfer: $200
- 11 Passenger Executive Van: New Orleans Airport or Hotel Transfer: $197
- Airport Transfer in New Orleans: $175
- Private SUV Transfers | MSY Airport and NOLA Cruise Port: $150
- New Orleans Private Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $142
- New Orleans Departure Transfers: $135
Is it cheaper to fly into Fort-de-France or New Orleans?
Prices for flights to both New Orleans 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 $116New Orleans $77
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in New Orleans
For New Orleans, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal: $45
- New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option: $58
- Jazz Dinner Cruise aboard the Riverboat City of New Orleans: $60
- Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans: $60
- New Orleans Sweet Treats Food Tour: Beignets, Donuts, & Much More: $70
- New Orleans Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $74
- French Quarter Walking Food Tour: Signature Tastes of New Orleans: $80
- French Quarter Food Tour: $89
- Lower Garden District Food Tour: $89
- NOLA Carte Food Tour: 300 Years of Flavor in the French Quarter: $96
- New Orleans Cooking Class and Cocktail Walking Tour: $106
- New Orleans Small-Group Food Walking Tour and Cooking Class: $117
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fort-de-France $36New Orleans $55
Tours and Activities in Fort-de-France
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fort-de-France.
- Authentic Tour of Southern Martinique: $75
- Fort de France - hidden squares and secret corners - a walking tour of FDF: $75
- Fort-de-France Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour: $73
- Fort-de-France Private 2-Hour Walking Tour: $26
- Habitation Clement - entrance ticket: $15
- Half-Day Nature and Panorama Tour in Martinique: $108
- Karaib Tour: $66
- Mangrove Guided Tour: $43
- Martinique Shore Excursion - Authentic Tour of Southern Martinique: $75
- Martinique Shore Excursion - Unmissable Martinique North tour: $75
- Martinique: Cruise and Snorkel with Sea Turtles, Fish and Corals: $75
- Martinique: Dolphin and Turtle-Watching Catamaran Day Tour: $136
Typical Entertainment Prices in New Orleans
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for New Orleans's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Zoo & Aquarium Tickets (2)$75
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Riverboat Cruise$70
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French Quarter City Tour$100
Tours and Activities in New Orleans
For New Orleans, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 45-Minute Garden District Highlights Tour in New Orleans: $22
- A Local's Garden District Tour: $200
- A Local's Private French Quarter Walking or Biking Tour: $200
- A Spectacular Ghost Tour in New Orleans: $12
- A Walk in the Park: City Park New Orleans Audio Tour: $9.99
- Adults Only Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour in New Orleans: $40
- Adults Only Raunchy French Quarter History Tour: $21
- Adults-Only Garden District, Cemetery & Anne Rice True Crime Tour: $34
- Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour: $37
- Adults-Only Uncensored Ghost, Vampire, and Voodoo Walking Tour: $35
- After Dark Haunted New Orleans City and Cemetery Bus Tour: $56
- After-Dark Historical Night Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1: $41
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFort-de-France $12New Orleans $60
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: $159
Sample the Local Flavors in New Orleans
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in New Orleans:
- Pub Crawl: French Quarter Haunted History Cocktail Tour: $15
- Pub Crawl: The Drunken Telling of New Orleans Tales: $18
- Ghost Tour and Haunted Pub Crawl Party with Free Shot: $21
- New Orleans Seafood Bar Crawl: $25
- Pub Crawl: New Orleans Ghosts, Boos, and Booze: $29
- New Orleans Original True Crime Pub Crawl: $30
- Pub Crawl: New Orleans Spooky Spirits Ghost Tour: $30
- Pub Crawl: New Orleans Cocktail and Ghost Tour: $30
- Pub Crawl: New Orleans Happy Hour Ghost Walking Tour: $33
- New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl: Ghosts & French Quarter Nightlife: $35
- Haunted Pub Crawl in New Orleans: $37
- Pub Crawl: Haunted New Orleans Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour: $40
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fort-de-France and New Orleans, we can see that New Orleans 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in New Orleans 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 New Orleans Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fort-de-France or New Orleans?
New Orleans has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Fort-de-France. When comparing the sizes of Fort-de-France and New Orleans, 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.