Which place is cheaper, Key West 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 Key West?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Key West? 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 Key West?
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.
Key West
Key West is both a city and an island as well as the southern most Florida Key. It is also the southern most city in the continental United States. The island is only about four miles long and one mile wide. The total land mass covers just 4.2 square miles. The most famous street in town is Duval Street, which runs just 1.1 miles from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean. There are 14 blocks. The size of the island doubled during the 1950s when many of the salt ponds along the eastern side of the island were filled in.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Train & Rail Tours in United States of America, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in United States of America.
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Grande-Terre Prices
Guadeloupe PricesKey West Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGrande-Terre $210Key West $832
The average daily cost (per person) in Grande-Terre is $210, while the average daily cost in Key West is $832. 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 Key West in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGrande-Terre $96Key West $132
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGrande-Terre $192Key West $264
Compare Hotels in Grande-Terre and Key West
Looking for a hotel in Grande-Terre or Key West? 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 Key West Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Grande-Terre $11Key West $51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grande-Terre
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Grande-Terre:
- Transfer Guadeloupe Airport to Cruise Port: $38
- Arrival Private Transfer Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Pointe a Pitre by SUV: $41
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Pointe-a-Pitre Arrival Transfer: $47
- Arrival Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Le Gosier by SUV: $50
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Guadeloupe island hotel-Arrival Private Transfer: $71
- PrivateTransfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Cruise Port to Airport (PTP) : $75
- PrivateTransfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Cruise Port : $75
- Private Transfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Port to Pointe-à-Pitre: $75
- Private Transfer from Pointe-à-Pitre to Pointe-à-Pitre Port: $75
- Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre Airport to Deshaies or Trois Riviers by SUV: $91
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Pointe-a-Pitre - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $93
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Guadeloupe island - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $141
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Key West
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Key West:
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Rental Car for One Day$38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Key West
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Key West:
- Key West Int Airport (EYW) to Key West - Arrival Private Transfer: $164
- Key West Int Airport EYW to Key West Hotels Arrival Transfer: $156
- Key West hotels to Key West Int Airport (EYW) Departure Transfer: $156
- Key West to Key West Airport (EYW) - Departure Private Transfer: $164
- One Way Airport Transfer Service: $54
- Private Transfer from Key West Airport (EYW) to Key West Port: $113
- Private Transfer from Key West hotels to Key West Cruise Port: $114
Is it cheaper to fly into Grande-Terre or Key West?
Prices for flights to both Key West 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 $96Key West $667
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Key West
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Key West.
- Sunset Dinner Cruise with Open Bar & Live Music: $74
- Exploring and Walking Food Tour of Cayo Hueso: $80
- Key West Cooking Show Chef Demonstration with Meal: $81
- Cooking Show Chef Demonstration with Meal: $81
- Key West Sunset Cruise: Dinner, Live Music & Drinks Included: $84
- Southernmost Food & Cultural Walking Tour by Key West Food Tours: $90
- Key West Sunset Buffet Dinner Cruise with Open Bar and Live Music: $100
- Secret Walking Food Tour: $115
- Sunset Sail Full Bar, Live Music & Dinner & Early Morning Snorkeling: $160
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Grande-Terre $52Key West $33
Tours and Activities in Key West
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Key West are as follows:
- Hemingway's Key West Self Guided Walking Audio Tour: $8.00
- Key West Pirate Exploration Game and Tour: $8.99
- Key West Smartphone guided Ghost Walking Tour App/GPS/EMF Reader: $9.75
- Florida Key West Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $9.99
- Key West GPS Audio Tour: From Seaside Village to Micro State: $12
- Key West’s Old Town Treasures: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Admission Ticket: $18
- Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum Tickets: $19
- Skip the Line: Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Admission Ticket and Audio Tour: $20
- Key West Aquarium Tickets: $23
- Key West Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game: $25
- Truman Little White House Guided Tour Ticket: $26
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGrande-Terre $14Key West $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Key West
Also in Key West, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Key West Bar Crawl: $15
- Key West Haunted Pub Crawl and Ghost Tour with Free T-Shirt: $32
- Bone Island Haunted Pub Crawl: $32
- Key West Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $35
- Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $35
- 2.5-Hour Duval Street Pub Crawl: $43
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Grande-Terre and Key West, we can see that Key West is more expensive. And not only is Grande-Terre much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Grande-Terre is in Caribbean Islands and Key West 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 Grande-Terre would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Grande-Terre 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 Key West would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Key West than you might in Grande-Terre.
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 Key West Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Grande-Terre or Key West?
Key West has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Grande-Terre experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Key West in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Grande-Terre and Key West. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grande-Terre year-round. Also, the beaches, snorkeling, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Key West this time of year.
Grande-Terre is around the same temperature as Key West in the summer. The daily temperature in Grande-Terre averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Key West fluctuates around 84°F (29°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Key West this time of the year. In Grande-Terre, it's very sunny this time of the year. Grande-Terre usually receives less sunshine than Key West during summer. Grande-Terre gets 245 hours of sunny skies, while Key West receives 328 hours of full sun in the summer.
Grande-Terre gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Grande-Terre usually receives more rain than Key West. Grande-Terre gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Key West receives 3.3 inches (83 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGrande-Terre 27°C (81°F)Key West 84°F (29°C)
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Key West in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Grande-Terre as well as Key West. Grande-Terre attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Key West for the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Grande-Terre is around the same temperature as Key West. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Grande-Terre in October average around 27°C (80°F), and Key West averages at about 80°F (27°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Key West. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Grande-Terre this time of the year. In the autumn, Grande-Terre often gets less sunshine than Key West. Grande-Terre gets 217 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Key West receives 258 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Key West. Grande-Terre receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Grande-Terre usually gets more rain in October than Key West. Grande-Terre gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Key West receives 5.1 inches (129 mm) of rain this time of the year. Also, the hurricane season in Key West is June to November.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGrande-Terre 27°C (80°F)Key West 80°F (27°C)
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Key West in the Winter?
Both Key West and Grande-Terre are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grande-Terre throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Key West in the winter for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In January, Grande-Terre is generally a little warmer than Key West. Daily temperatures in Grande-Terre average around 24°C (76°F), and Key West fluctuates around 70°F (21°C).
It's quite sunny in Key West. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Grande-Terre. Grande-Terre usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Key West during winter. Grande-Terre gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while Key West receives 252 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Grande-Terre usually receives more rain than Key West. Grande-Terre gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Key West receives 1.7 inches (43 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGrande-Terre 24°C (76°F)Key West 70°F (21°C)
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Key West in the Spring?
Both Key West and Grande-Terre during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Grande-Terre because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, most visitors come to Key West for the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty during these months.
Grande-Terre is around the same temperature as Key West in the spring. The daily temperature in Grande-Terre averages around 26°C (78°F) in April, and Key West fluctuates around 77°F (25°C).
In Key West, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Grande-Terre. In the spring, Grande-Terre often gets less sunshine than Key West. Grande-Terre gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Key West receives 326 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Grande-Terre. Grande-Terre usually gets more rain in April than Key West. Grande-Terre gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Key West receives 0.8 inches (21 mm) of rain this time of the year. Keep in mind that June to November is the hurricane season in Key West.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGrande-Terre 26°C (78°F)Key West 77°F (25°C)
Typical Weather for Key West 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) | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 inches (43 mm) |
| Feb | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 71°F (21°C) | 1.4 inches (36 mm) |
| Mar | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 inches (42 mm) |
| Apr | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 inches (21 mm) |
| May | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 81°F (27°C) | 2.7 inches (68 mm) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 83°F (28°C) | 4.5 inches (114 mm) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 84°F (29°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) | 84°F (29°C) | 3.9 inches (98 mm) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) | 83°F (29°C) | 5.7 inches (144 mm) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 80°F (27°C) | 5.1 inches (129 mm) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 76°F (24°C) | 2 inches (50 mm) |
| Dec | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 inches (35 mm) |
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