Which place is cheaper, Flores or Grande-Terre?
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 Grande-Terre or Flores?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Flores? 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 Flores?
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.
Flores
The town of Flores is located in Peten, Guatemala. The main hub is located on an island on Lago Peten Itza, which is connected to the mainland by a causeway. On the other side of the causeway are the towns of Santa Elena and San Benito, however, all three are often referred to as Flores. Most people visit the area for its proximity to the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal, though the town itself is also charming with colonial buildings and historic churches lining the cobbled streets.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Guatemala, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Guatemala.
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Grande-Terre Prices
Guadeloupe PricesFlores Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGrande-Terre €179Flores €38
The average daily cost (per person) in Grande-Terre is €179, while the average daily cost in Flores is €38. 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 Flores in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGrande-Terre €82Flores €7.68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGrande-Terre €164Flores €15
Compare Hotels in Grande-Terre and Flores
Looking for a hotel in Grande-Terre or Flores? 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: Flores Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Grande-Terre €9.00Flores €7.00
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): $73
- PrivateTransfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Cruise Port: $73
- Private Transfer in Guadeloupe: $76
- Private Transfer from Pointe-à-Pitre to Pointe-à-Pitre Port: $73
- Private Transfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Port to Pointe-à-Pitre: $73
- Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre Airport to Deshaies or Trois Riviers by SUV: $102
- Private Airport Transfer - All Destinations | Guadeloupe: $76
- Pointe-a-Pitre to Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) - Departure Private Transfer: $45
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Pointe-a-Pitre Arrival Transfer: $45
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Guadeloupe island hotel-Arrival Private Transfer: $69
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Guadeloupe island - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $138
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Flores
Also for Flores, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bus transfer from Flores, Guatemala to Belize City: $20
- Flores, Peten: One way shared transfer to Rio Dulce, Izabal: $39
- Belize/Caye Caulke/San Pedro Van or Ferry Transfer: $20
- One way shared transfer to Semuc Champey, Lanquin: $49
- Tikal National Park Guided Tour with Transfers: $24
- Transfer from Flores to Semuc Champey, Lanquin, Tourists Only: $40
- From Flores, Peten: One way shared transfer to Tikal: $39
- Same day Round-Trip VIP Exclusive Transfer to Tikal from Flores: $160
- Tikal Transfer and Tour Guide From Flores: $90
- Transfer : Mayan World Airport to Flores Island Hotels: $10
Is it cheaper to fly into Grande-Terre or Flores?
Prices for flights to both Flores 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 €82Flores €20
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Grande-Terre €45Flores €18
Tours and Activities in Grande-Terre
Here are a few actual costs in Grande-Terre for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- *Cruise Stopover* - CASCADE WITH CRAYFISH- Sainte-Anne Beach: $64
- Cruise stopover - Plage du Gosier Round trip: $16
- Cruise to the Grand Ass DE Sac in an open air aquarium: $128
- Full Day Tour of Guadeloupe: $169
- Guided tour by electric tuk-tuk: $52
- Pointe à Pitre City Tour, Island Stopover, and Beach Breaks: $99
- Private Ultralight Seaplane Experience in Guadeloupe: $182
- Stand Up Paddle Adventure in Guadeloupe: $47
Typical Entertainment Prices in Flores
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Flores's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Tikal Entrance (for 2)€34
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Map of Tikal€2.87
Tours and Activities in Flores
For Flores, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Tour and transportation with tour guide to Tikal.: $20
- Tikal Sunset Tour Guided Exploration with Flores Pickup: $24
- Shared Guided Sunset Tour in Yaxhá from Flores: $25
- From Flowers Sunset Tour in Tikal: $25
- Yaxha Shared Sunset Tour with Transportation & Guide: $25
- Basic Tour to Tikal Includes Transportation and Guide Service: $25
- Shared tour to Tikal from Flores Island: $30
- Tikal Sightseeing Tour: from Mundo Maya Airport in Flores: $30
- From Tikal Ruins Guided Tour: $31
- Tikal Ruins Day Tour from Flores: $31
- From Yaxha Ruins Guided Tour: $36
- From Tikal Sunrise Archaeological Tour: $37
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGrande-Terre €12Flores €18
Sample the Local Flavors in Grande-Terre
Also in Grande-Terre, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Local Market, Crayfish Waterfall and Rum Distillery with Tasting: $227
Typical Alcohol Prices in Flores
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Flores are as follows:
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Two Margaritas€2.29
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Grande-Terre and Flores, we can see that Grande-Terre is more expensive. And not only is Flores much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Grande-Terre is in Caribbean Islands and Flores 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 Flores would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Flores 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 Flores.
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 Flores 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.