Which place is cheaper, Yosemite National Park or Fort-de-France?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Fort-de-France or Yosemite National Park?
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 Yosemite National Park 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 Yosemite National Park?
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.
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is located in east-central California in the Sierra Nevada mountains. It's one of the most famous and popular parks in the country and is known for its breathtaking granite cliffs, dramatic waterfalls, clear streams, and giant sequoia groves. The park covers 750,000 acres, or 1,200 square miles, and includes thousands of lakes and ponds and an impressive range of biodiversity. There are 800 miles of hiking trails within the park as well. Yosemite National Park is the third most visited park within the United States with an average annual visitation of almost 4 million people.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to United States of America, and The Best Tours for Seniors to United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFort-de-France $163Yosemite National Park $129
The average daily cost (per person) in Fort-de-France is $163, while the average daily cost in Yosemite National Park is $129. 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 Yosemite National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFort-de-France $84Yosemite National Park $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFort-de-France $168Yosemite National Park $128
Compare Hotels in Fort-de-France and Yosemite National Park
Looking for a hotel in Fort-de-France or Yosemite National Park? 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 Yosemite National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fort-de-France $17Yosemite National Park $41
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
- Private Transfer from Martinique Airport to Fort de France Port: $71
- Private Transfer from Fort de France to Fort de France Port: $71
- Private transfer Fort de France Airport to and from Les Trois Ilets: $102
Is it cheaper to fly into Fort-de-France or Yosemite National Park?
Prices for flights to both Yosemite National Park 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 $62Yosemite National Park $40
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
- Private Food Tour of Martinique in Fort-de-France: $198
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fort-de-France $33Yosemite National Park $19
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
- Admission Ticket Balata's Garden: $18
- Small train tour of a banana farm in Martinique: $22
- Fort-de-France Private 2-Hour Walking Tour: $26
- Mangrove Guided Tour: $43
- Martinique: The Jewels of the Southern Caribbean Tour: $63
- Fort-de-France Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour: $64
- Martinique: Coral and Turtle Coves Cruise with Snacks: $65
- Karaib Tour: $66
- Martinique Shore Excursion - Unmissable Martinique North tour: $75
- Authentic Tour of Southern Martinique: $75
- Martinique Shore Excursion - Authentic Tour of Southern Martinique: $75
Tours and Activities in Yosemite National Park
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Yosemite National Park are as follows:
- Big Trees Hike & Riverside Cookout Adventure: $180
- Family Fun Private Half Day Fly Fishing Adventure: $215
- Full-Day Small Group Yosemite & Glacier Point Tour Including Hotel Pickup: $169
- Private Guided Hiking Tour in Yosemite: $293
- Semi Private Yosemite Tour with Ahwahnee Lunch and Hotel Pickup: $250
- Waterfalls of Yosemite: Customizable Private Tour: $495
- Yosemite Full Day Small Group High Country / Mariposa Tour: $299
- Yosemite Highlights Small Group Tour: $200
- Yosemite National Park Audio Driving Tour: $11
- Yosemite Panorama Trail Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Yosemite Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Yosemite Valley & Glacier Point Adaptive Tour: $180
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFort-de-France $11Yosemite National Park $11
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: $120
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fort-de-France and Yosemite National Park, we can see that Fort-de-France is more expensive. And not only is Yosemite National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Fort-de-France is in Caribbean Islands and Yosemite National Park 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 Yosemite National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yosemite National Park 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 Fort-de-France would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fort-de-France than you might in Yosemite National Park.
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 Yosemite National Park 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.