Which place is cheaper, Tamarindo or Grand-Bourg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Grand-Bourg or Tamarindo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Grand-Bourg and Tamarindo 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: Grand-Bourg or Tamarindo?
Grand-Bourg
Marie-Galante is an island of the Guadeloupe archipelago, a French overseas territory in the Caribbean. Sometimes called the "Big Pancake" for its circular shape and flat terrain, the island is a prime location for sugar fields which provide the ingredients for Marie Galante's famous cane juice rum. The island is also known for its many windmills, beaches, and historic plantations.
Tamarindo
Tamarindo is a small beach town in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica on the Pacific Coast. This town is usually sought out by surfers, fishers, couples, and families. There are delicious restaurants, beautiful beaches, and friendly Tico's and Tica's (local Costa Rican nicknames) everywhere.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Costa Rica, and The Best Budget Tours to Costa Rica.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGrand-Bourg €180Tamarindo €115
The average daily cost (per person) in Grand-Bourg is €180, while the average daily cost in Tamarindo is €115. 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 Grand-Bourg and Tamarindo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGrand-Bourg €98Tamarindo €47
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGrand-Bourg €196Tamarindo €94
Compare Hotels in Grand-Bourg and Tamarindo
Looking for a hotel in Grand-Bourg or Tamarindo? 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: Tamarindo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Grand-Bourg €53Tamarindo €65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tamarindo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tamarindo:
- Airport Transfer from Liberia Airport to Andaz Papagayo Hyatt (Round Trip): $163
- Airport Transfer from Liberia Airport to Secrets Papagayo Resort: $135
- Flamingo/Tamarindo to Liberia Airport(LIR)- Departure Transfer: $38
- From Hotel Transfer to Liberia Guanacaste Airport: $62
- Guanacaste Airport transfer to Jw Marriott Guanacaste: $130
- Liberia Airport Private Transfer To Gulf of Papagayo Costa Rica: $125
- Liberia Airport To Andaz Papagayo Resort, Private Transfer: $128
- Liberia Airport To Tamarindo Private Transfer: $55
- Monteverde: Transfer to Tamarindo: $65
- Playa Conchal & Flamingo From Liberia Airport, Transfer Service: $168
- Playa Grande to Liberia Airport (LIR) Departure Private Transfer: $31
- Private Airport Transfer from Liberia to Tamarindo beaches Areas & surrounding : $140
Is it cheaper to fly into Grand-Bourg or Tamarindo?
Prices for flights to both Tamarindo and Grand-Bourg 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 dayGrand-Bourg €49Tamarindo €31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tamarindo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Tamarindo.
- Online Class on Zoom: Cooking Costa Rica Homemade Food: $35
- Traditional Cooking Class In Tamarindo: $95
- Traditional Cooking Class In Tamarindo: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Grand-Bourg €26Tamarindo €16
Tours and Activities in Tamarindo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Tamarindo are as follows:
- Sea turtle watching tour near playa grande: $44
- Tamarindo Estuary Tour: $44
- Tour of the Mangroves and Wetlands of Tamarindo by Boat: $45
- Night Turtle Nesting Tour from Tamarindo: $46
- Tamarindo Birdwatching Crocodiles and Monkey Tour: $50
- ATV Beach and Mountain Tour!: $62
- Hiking Tour of La Leona Waterfall with Lunch: $65
- Howler Monkey Mangrove Kayaking Tour: $65
- UTV Side By Side Off Road Tour Tamarindo Beach & Flamingo Beach: $65
- ATV and UTV Beach Tour from Tamarindo, Flamingo and Conchal Beach: $67
- Turtle Watching Tour: $70
- ATV Tour through the Flamingo Potrero and Brasilito Area: $70
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGrand-Bourg €39Tamarindo €13
Sample the Local Flavors in Tamarindo
Also in Tamarindo, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Tamarindo Bar Crawl Experience: $25
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Grand-Bourg and Tamarindo, we can see that Grand-Bourg is more expensive. And not only is Tamarindo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Grand-Bourg is in Caribbean Islands and Tamarindo 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 Tamarindo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tamarindo 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 Grand-Bourg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Grand-Bourg than you might in Tamarindo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Grand-Bourg Expensive? and Is Tamarindo Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Grand-Bourg or Tamarindo?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Grand-Bourg or Tamarindo in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Grand-Bourg and Tamarindo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grand-Bourg year-round. Tamarindo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Tamarindo receives a lot of rain in the summer. Grand-Bourg gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Grand-Bourg usually receives less rain than Tamarindo. Grand-Bourg gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Tamarindo receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In Grand-Bourg, it's very sunny this time of the year. Grand-Bourg usually receives more sunshine than Tamarindo during summer. Grand-Bourg gets 245 hours of sunny skies, while Tamarindo receives 164 hours of full sun in the summer.
Grand-Bourg is around the same temperature as Tamarindo in the summer. The daily temperature in Grand-Bourg averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Tamarindo fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGrand-Bourg 27°C (81°F)Tamarindo 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Grand-Bourg or Tamarindo in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Grand-Bourg as well as Tamarindo. Grand-Bourg attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Tamarindo throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Tamarindo. Grand-Bourg receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Grand-Bourg usually gets less rain in October than Tamarindo. Grand-Bourg gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Tamarindo receives 254 mm (10 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Grand-Bourg this time of the year. In the autumn, Grand-Bourg often gets more sunshine than Tamarindo. Grand-Bourg gets 217 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tamarindo receives 169 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Grand-Bourg is around the same temperature as Tamarindo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Grand-Bourg in October average around 27°C (80°F), and Tamarindo averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGrand-Bourg 27°C (80°F)Tamarindo 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Grand-Bourg or Tamarindo in the Winter?
Both Tamarindo and Grand-Bourg are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grand-Bourg throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Tamarindo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Grand-Bourg usually receives more rain than Tamarindo. Grand-Bourg gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Tamarindo receives 8 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Tamarindo. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Grand-Bourg. Grand-Bourg usually receives less sunshine than Tamarindo during winter. Grand-Bourg gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while Tamarindo receives 264 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Grand-Bourg is generally cooler than Tamarindo. Daily temperatures in Grand-Bourg average around 24°C (76°F), and Tamarindo fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGrand-Bourg 24°C (76°F)Tamarindo 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Grand-Bourg or Tamarindo in the Spring?
Both Tamarindo and Grand-Bourg during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Grand-Bourg because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Tamarindo year-round.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Grand-Bourg. Grand-Bourg usually gets more rain in April than Tamarindo. Grand-Bourg gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Tamarindo receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Tamarindo, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Grand-Bourg. In the spring, Grand-Bourg often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Tamarindo. Grand-Bourg gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tamarindo receives 255 hours of full sun.
Grand-Bourg is cooler than Tamarindo in the spring. The daily temperature in Grand-Bourg averages around 26°C (78°F) in April, and Tamarindo fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGrand-Bourg 26°C (78°F)Tamarindo 29°C (85°F)
Typical Weather for Tamarindo and Grand-Bourg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Feb | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 226 mm (8.9 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 226 mm (8.9 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 289 mm (11.4 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 328 mm (12.9 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 254 mm (10 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Dec | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
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.