Which place is cheaper, Bogota or Grande-Terre?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Grande-Terre or Bogota?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Bogota? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Grande-Terre or Bogota?
Grande-Terre
Grande Terre is an island that makes up the eastern half of the Guadeloupe 'mainland.' It is divided from the other half of the main Guadeloupe island, Basse Terre, by a narrow channel called Rivière Salee (or the Salt River). The island itself is characterized by rolling hills, white sand beaches, and cliffs, and its indented coastline is surrounded by coral reefs. It is home to most of Guadeloupe's farmlands and tourist resorts.
Bogota
Sprawling across a high altitude in the Columbian Andes region, Bogota is the capital city of Columbia. It is a mix of the old and new with century-old plazas and churches shadowed by towering skyscrapers, museums representing the history, art, and culture of the region, as well as a mix of distinct neighborhoods from quaint and historic to trendy and contemporary.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Colombia, and The Best Adventure Tours to Colombia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGrande-Terre €145Bogota €48
The average daily cost (per person) in Grande-Terre is €145, while the average daily cost in Bogota is €48. 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 Grande-Terre and Bogota in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGrande-Terre €82Bogota €24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGrande-Terre €164Bogota €48
Compare Hotels in Grande-Terre and Bogota
Looking for a hotel in Grande-Terre or Bogota? 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: Grande-Terre Hotel Prices and Bogota Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Grande-Terre €9.00Bogota €8.07
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grande-Terre
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Grande-Terre:
- Transfer Guadeloupe Airport to Cruise Port: $38
- PrivateTransfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Cruise Port to Airport (PTP) : $26
- PrivateTransfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Cruise Port : $26
- Private Transfers (Airport, Port, Hotels) Guadeloupe : $54
- Private Transfer in Guadeloupe: $71
- Private Transfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Cruise Port to City Hotels: $26
- Private Transfer from Pointe-à-Pitre City Hotels to Cruise Port: $26
- Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre Airport to Deshaies or Trois Riviers by SUV: $91
- Pointe-a-Pitre to Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) - Departure Private Transfer: $23
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport to Pointe-a-Pitre Hotels Arrival Transfer: $23
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Pointe-a-Pitre - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $46
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Guadeloupe island hotel-Arrival Private Transfer: $79
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bogota
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:
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Taxi from Airport€6.96
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Taxi Ride€0.36
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2 Bus Passes€0.82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bogota
Also for Bogota, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Andres Carne de Res Chia • Premium Private Transfer: $39
- Arrival Private Transfer Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City in a Luxury Van: $134
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City by Minibus: $124
- Arrival Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota by MiniSuv: $66
- Bogotá Private Luxury Transfer - Airport Pick Up or Drop Off - SUV Mercedes Benz: $97
- Bogotá to or from Barichara or San Gil Private Transfer: $167
- Bogotá to or from Villa de Leyva Private Transfer: $80
- Bogotá to or from Villavieja or Tatacoa Desert Private Transfer: $167
- El Dorado International Airport (BOG) - Private Round trip transfer Bogota: $80
- Layover Bogotá Private Tour + Transfer in & Out (4 Hrs.) : $149
- Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: El Dorado Airport (One Way): $13
- Private Salt Cathedral and Nemocón Salt Mines + In & out Transfer + (8 hours): $242
Is it cheaper to fly into Grande-Terre or Bogota?
Prices for flights to both Bogota and Grande-Terre 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 dayGrande-Terre €48Bogota €12
Typical Food Prices in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast€1.45
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Hot Dog€0.84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Peruvian cooking workshop: $26
- Bogotá Bites: Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $45
- Viejo Bogota Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $49
- PALOQUEMAO MARKET FOOD TOUR. EXOTIC FRUIT. LOCAL SNACKS. /Min 2 pax: $55
- Bogota Food Tour • Private Car • Fruits Cacao Lunch Coffee Beer: $59
- Private Colombian Cooking Class and Market Tour In Bogota: $90
- Dinner and party at Andres Carne de Res DC: $100
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Grande-Terre €45Bogota €12
Tours and Activities in Grande-Terre
Here are a few actual costs in Grande-Terre for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- *Cruise Stopover* - Tropical Forest - Sainte-Anne Beach: $60
- Cruise Stopover at Village Sainte Anne and its Beach: $31
- Cruise stopover - Plage du Gosier Round trip: $15
- Full Day Private Boat Tour to the Lagoon of Guadeloupe: $232
- Full Day Tour of Guadeloupe: $157
- Guided tour by electric tuk-tuk: $49
- Photoshoot + Drone on a Caribbean paradise beach or day tour : $100
- Private Surf Lessons Tour in Guadeloupe: $97
- Private Ultralight Seaplane Experience in Guadeloupe: $169
- Stand Up Paddle Adventure in Guadeloupe: $49
- Stopover Cruise - Valombreuse Botanical Garden + Sainte-Anne Beach: $49
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bogota
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bogota's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Beer€1.21
Tours and Activities in Bogota
For Bogota, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Party Tour: 6 nightclubs, Disco-Truck, After Party, 2 openbars: $2.95
- Colonial Bogotá: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of La Candelaria: $5.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - El Dorado Expedition, Part I : $6.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - El Dorado Expedition, Part II: $6.99
- Bike Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $12
- Graffiti Tour: a fascinating walk through a street art City: $13
- Graffiti Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $13
- Tour of the Colombian Armed Conflict: war, drug trafficking and peace: $13
- Shared Tour of the Historic Candelaria in Bogotá: $13
- Walking Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $14
- Walking Tour through Candelaria: $14
- Full Day Tour to the Colonial Town of Villa de Leyva: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGrande-Terre €12Bogota €13
Sample the Local Flavors in Bogota
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bogota:
- Thursday Bar Crawl in Bogotá: $25
- Friday Night Bar Crawl in Bogotá : $25
- Saturday Bar Crawl in La Candelaria, Bogotá: $25
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Grande-Terre and Bogota, we can see that Grande-Terre is more expensive. And not only is Bogota much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Grande-Terre is in Caribbean Islands and Bogota is in South 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 Bogota would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bogota 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 Grande-Terre would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Grande-Terre than you might in Bogota.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Grande-Terre Expensive? and Is Bogota Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Grande-Terre or Bogota?
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.
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Bogota in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Grande-Terre as well as Bogota. Grande-Terre attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bogota throughout the year.
Grande-Terre receives a lot of rain in the summer. Grande-Terre usually gets more rain in July than Bogota. Grande-Terre gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In July, Grande-Terre is generally much warmer than Bogota. Daily temperatures in Grande-Terre average around 27°C (81°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGrande-Terre 27°C (81°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Bogota in the Autumn?
Both Bogota and Grande-Terre are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grande-Terre throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Bogota because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Bogota. It's quite rainy in Grande-Terre. In October, Grande-Terre usually receives more rain than Bogota. Grande-Terre gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Grande-Terre is much warmer than Bogota in the autumn. The daily temperature in Grande-Terre averages around 27°C (80°F) in October, and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGrande-Terre 27°C (80°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Bogota in the Winter?
Both Bogota and Grande-Terre during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Grande-Terre because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bogota year-round.
Grande-Terre usually gets more rain in January than Bogota. Grande-Terre gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Grande-Terre is much warmer than Bogota. Typically, the winter temperatures in Grande-Terre in January average around 24°C (76°F), and Bogota averages at about 14°C (57°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGrande-Terre 24°C (76°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Bogota in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Grande-Terre and Bogota. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grande-Terre year-round. Bogota attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Grande-Terre gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Grande-Terre usually receives more rain than Bogota. Grande-Terre gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In April, Grande-Terre is generally much warmer than Bogota. Daily temperatures in Grande-Terre average around 26°C (78°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGrande-Terre 26°C (78°F)Bogota 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Bogota and Grande-Terre
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| May | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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