A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Grande-Terre vs. Los Angeles for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Grande-Terre or Los Angeles?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Grande-Terre or Los Angeles? 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 Los Angeles?

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.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California is probably one of the most well known cities in the United States. It is the second most populated metro area in the country with more than 17 million people. The city's diversity is wide reaching, giving it a character that is unique from any other place in the country. LA has many world famous sights and neighborhoods including Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and Santa Monica, but there is really so much more to this city.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Los Angeles, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to United States of America.


Which place is cheaper, Los Angeles or Grande-Terre?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Grande-Terre is $155, while the average daily cost in Los Angeles is $258. 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 Los Angeles in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Grande-Terre $87
    Los Angeles $140
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Grande-Terre $174
    Los Angeles $280
Compare Hotels in Grande-Terre and Los Angeles

Looking for a hotel in Grande-Terre or Los Angeles? 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.

Hotels in Grande-Terre


Hotels in Los Angeles


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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 Los Angeles Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Grande-Terre $9.64
    Los Angeles $42

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 : $55
  • 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: $80

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Los Angeles

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Los Angeles:


  • Hotel Parking for a Day
    $22
  • Taxi to Airport
    $55

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Los Angeles

Also for Los Angeles, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Sta. Monica Private Transfer To or From Los Angeles Airport/Cruise Port.: $71
  • Airport Transfer: $220
  • Airport transfer/transfer to any place: $150
  • Arrival Private Transfer: LAX Airport to Anaheim Resort Area: $195
  • Beverly Hills Transfers: $150
  • Cruise Terminal to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) - Departure Private Transfer: $63
  • Departure Private Transfer: Los Angeles to Airport LAX in Luxury Car: $272
  • Departure Private Transfer: Los Angeles to Airport LAX in Luxury SUV: $195
  • Departure Private Transfer: Los Angeles to Ontario Airport ONT in Luxury Van: $272
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) to Los Angeles - Round-Trip Private Transfer : $164
  • Hollywood Private Transfer to/from Universal Studios or Burbank.: $39
  • Hollywood to Long Beach Airport (LGB) - Departure Private Transfer: $80

Is it cheaper to fly into Grande-Terre or Los Angeles?

Prices for flights to both Los Angeles 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Grande-Terre $51
    Los Angeles $60

Typical Food Prices in Los Angeles

For Los Angeles, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Mexican Dinner (family of 4)
    $32
  • Burritos for Two
    $15
  • Coffee and Danish
    $7.70

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Los Angeles

For Los Angeles, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Venice Beach Food Tour with Tastings: $75
  • 3-Hour Secret Food Tour: $88
  • Venice Beach LA Food Tour: $89
  • Downtown Los Angeles Food Tour: $89
  • West Hollywood Food Tour: $89
  • Downtown Food Tour: $89
  • Venice Beach Food Tour: $89
  • LA Venice Beach Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $99
  • Original Downtown Los Angeles Walking Food Tour with Six Taste: $110
  • Night Cruise in Marina del Rey with Dinner: $124
  • Vegan African Dinner Party in Playa Del Ray: $132
  • Marina Del Rey: Thanksgiving Buffet Brunch or Dinner Cruise: $136

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Grande-Terre $48
    Los Angeles $82

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: $32
  • Cruise stopover - Plage du Gosier Round trip: $15
  • Full Day Private Boat Tour to the Lagoon of Guadeloupe: $231
  • Full Day Tour of Guadeloupe: $158
  • Guided tour by electric tuk-tuk: $49
  • Photoshoot + Drone on a Caribbean paradise beach or day tour : $101
  • Private Surf Lessons Tour in Guadeloupe: $97
  • Private Ultralight Seaplane Experience in Guadeloupe: $170
  • Stand Up Paddle Adventure in Guadeloupe: $49
  • Stopover Cruise - Valombreuse Botanical Garden + Sainte-Anne Beach: $49

Typical Entertainment Prices in Los Angeles

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Los Angeles's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Santa Monica Pier Rides (family of 4)
    $37
  • Bowling
    $13
  • Hollywood Tour for Two
    $30
  • Six Flags for 2
    $96

Tours and Activities in Los Angeles

For Los Angeles, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Los Ángeles self-guided tour App - multilingual AudioGuide: $4.28
  • Gambling Built the Sunset Strip: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.99
  • Hollywood Secrets: In App Audio Tour at the Famous District: $5.00
  • Gambling Built the Sunset Strip: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.13
  • Chinatown Self-Guided Audio Tour (ENG): $5.40
  • The Heart of Los Angeles’ Dreamland: A Self-Guide Tour in Culver City: $5.99
  • LA: Broad Museum & Downtown Walk In-App Audio Tour: $7.00
  • Pacific Coast Hwy (LA Santa Maria): Smartphone Audio Tour: $7.30
  • Lost Souls of Hollywood Smartphone Ghost Tour: $7.30
  • Lost Souls of Hollywood Blvd: a Smartphone Audio Ghost Tour: $7.99
  • Beverly Hills Walking In-App Audio Tour: $9.00
  • Getty Center In-App Audio Tour (ENG, ES): $9.00

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Grande-Terre $13
    Los Angeles $15

Sample the Local Flavors in Los Angeles

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Los Angeles:

  • LA Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $40
  • Salsa Lesson, Burlesque and Mojitos : $149
  • Salsa Lesson and Burlesque Show: $149
  • Malibu: Vintage VW Sightseeing Tour and Wine Tasting: $195
  • Wine Tour at Fess Parker Winery by Helicopter: $4,299


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Grande-Terre and Los Angeles, we can see that Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles Expensive?.



When is the best time to visit Grande-Terre or Los Angeles?

Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Grande-Terre as well as Los Angeles. Grande-Terre attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the summer months attract visitors to Los Angeles because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, Grande-Terre is a little warmer than Los Angeles. Typically, the summer temperatures in Grande-Terre in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Los Angeles averages at about 72°F (22°C).

Grande-Terre receives a lot of rain in the summer. Grande-Terre usually gets more rain in July than Los Angeles. Grande-Terre gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Los Angeles receives 0 inches (0 mm) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Grande-Terre 27°C (81°F) 
    Los Angeles 72°F (22°C)

Should I visit Grande-Terre or Los Angeles in the Autumn?

Both Los Angeles 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. Also, the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene are the main draw to Los Angeles this time of year.

In October, Grande-Terre is generally a little warmer than Los Angeles. Daily temperatures in Grande-Terre average around 27°C (80°F), and Los Angeles fluctuates around 64°F (18°C).

It's quite rainy in Grande-Terre. In October, Grande-Terre usually receives more rain than Los Angeles. Grande-Terre gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Los Angeles receives 0.6 inches (15 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Grande-Terre 27°C (80°F) 
    Los Angeles 64°F (18°C)

Should I visit Grande-Terre or Los Angeles in the Winter?

Both Los Angeles 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. Also, many travelers come to Los Angeles for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.

Grande-Terre is much warmer than Los Angeles in the winter. The daily temperature in Grande-Terre averages around 24°C (76°F) in January, and Los Angeles fluctuates around 55°F (13°C).

Grande-Terre usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Los Angeles. Grande-Terre gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Los Angeles receives 3.1 inches (79 mm) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Grande-Terre 24°C (76°F) 
    Los Angeles 55°F (13°C)

Should I visit Grande-Terre or Los Angeles in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Grande-Terre and Los Angeles. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grande-Terre year-round. Also, many visitors come to Los Angeles in the spring for the beaches and the activities around the city.

In the spring, Grande-Terre is much warmer than Los Angeles. Typically, the spring temperatures in Grande-Terre in April average around 26°C (78°F), and Los Angeles averages at about 61°F (16°C).

Grande-Terre gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Grande-Terre usually receives more rain than Los Angeles. Grande-Terre gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Los Angeles receives 1 inches (25 mm) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Grande-Terre 26°C (78°F) 
    Los Angeles 61°F (16°C)

Typical Weather for Los Angeles and Grande-Terre

Grande-Terre Los Angeles
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 24°C (76°F) 84 mm (3.3 in) 55°F (13°C) 3.1 inches (79 mm)
Feb 24°C (76°F) 64 mm (2.5 in) 55°F (13°C) 3 inches (76 mm)
Mar 25°C (76°F) 73 mm (2.9 in) 57°F (14°C) 2.8 inches (71 mm)
Apr 26°C (78°F) 123 mm (4.8 in) 61°F (16°C) 1 inches (25 mm)
May 27°C (80°F) 148 mm (5.8 in) 63°F (17°C) 0.4 inches (10 mm)
Jun 28°C (82°F) 118 mm (4.6 in) 66°F (19°C) 0.1 inches (3 mm)
Jul 27°C (81°F) 150 mm (5.9 in) 72°F (22°C) 0 inches (0 mm)
Aug 27°C (81°F) 198 mm (7.8 in) 72°F (22°C) 0 inches (0 mm)
Sep 27°C (81°F) 236 mm (9.3 in) 70°F (21°C) 0.2 inches (5 mm)
Oct 27°C (80°F) 228 mm (9 in) 64°F (18°C) 0.6 inches (15 mm)
Nov 26°C (79°F) 220 mm (8.7 in) 63°F (17°C) 1.2 inches (31 mm)
Dec 25°C (77°F) 137 mm (5.4 in) 57°F (14°C) 2.6 inches (66 mm)