Which place is cheaper, San Ignacio or Grand Cayman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Grand Cayman and San Ignacio. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
When people think of the Cayman Islands, they typically think of offshore bank accounts and sunny, cruise ship ports. Grand Cayman has more to offer travelers than a playground for the wealthy or a short stopover for cruise passengers. This tropical island is the largest of the three Cayman Islands, it is a shopper's heaven, a center for global finance and an ideal vacation spot.
So you want a tropical getaway, but also don't want to lay around with nothing to do. You want an adventure! You want relaxation and exploration.
You want to visit the small town of San Ignacio, Belize.
This section of the Cayo region is really more of a jungle than a typical Belize beach getaway. Located close the ancient Mayan ruins on the western and inland side of Belize, this town is most popular for its many outdoor adventures including hiking, climbing, and caving!
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Belize, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Belize.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Grand Cayman is $214, while the average daily cost in San Ignacio is $72. 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 Cayman and San Ignacio in more detail.
Looking for a hotel in Grand Cayman or San Ignacio? 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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Also for Grand Cayman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in San Ignacio:
Prices for flights to both San Ignacio and Grand Cayman 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.
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in San Ignacio.
For Grand Cayman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Here are a few actual costs in San Ignacio for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Grand Cayman:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Grand Cayman:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Grand Cayman and San Ignacio, we can see that Grand Cayman is more expensive. And not only is San Ignacio much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Grand Cayman is in Caribbean Islands and San Ignacio 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 San Ignacio would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in San Ignacio 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 Cayman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Grand Cayman than you might in San Ignacio.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Grand Cayman Expensive? and Is San Ignacio Expensive?.
Grand Cayman has a larger population, and is about 75% larger than the population of San Ignacio. When comparing the sizes of Grand Cayman and San Ignacio, 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.
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Both San Ignacio and Grand Cayman during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Grand Cayman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to San Ignacio year-round.
San Ignacio gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Grand Cayman. Grand Cayman usually gets less rain in July than San Ignacio. Grand Cayman gets 179 mm (7 in) of rain, while San Ignacio receives 243 mm (9.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In July, Grand Cayman is generally around the same temperature as San Ignacio. Daily temperatures in Grand Cayman average around 28°C (83°F), and San Ignacio fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Grand Cayman and San Ignacio. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grand Cayman year-round. San Ignacio attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
San Ignacio receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Grand Cayman gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Grand Cayman usually receives around the same amount of rain as San Ignacio. Grand Cayman gets 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while San Ignacio receives 255 mm (10 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Grand Cayman is around the same temperature as San Ignacio in the autumn. The daily temperature in Grand Cayman averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and San Ignacio fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
The winter brings many poeple to Grand Cayman as well as San Ignacio. Grand Cayman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to San Ignacio throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in San Ignacio. Grand Cayman usually gets less rain in January than San Ignacio. Grand Cayman gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while San Ignacio receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Grand Cayman is around the same temperature as San Ignacio. Typically, the winter temperatures in Grand Cayman in January average around 24°C (76°F), and San Ignacio averages at about 24°C (74°F).
Both San Ignacio and Grand Cayman are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grand Cayman throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to San Ignacio because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Grand Cayman usually receives less rain than San Ignacio. Grand Cayman gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while San Ignacio receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In April, Grand Cayman is generally around the same temperature as San Ignacio. Daily temperatures in Grand Cayman average around 26°C (79°F), and San Ignacio fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
Grand Cayman | San Ignacio | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
Feb | 24°C (76°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
May | 27°C (81°F) | 131 mm (5.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.2 in) |
Jul | 28°C (83°F) | 179 mm (7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 243 mm (9.6 in) |
Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 187 mm (7.4 in) |
Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 212 mm (8.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) |
Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 255 mm (10 in) |
Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 141 mm (5.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) |
Dec | 25°C (78°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |