Which place is cheaper, Orlando or Grande-Terre?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Grande-Terre or Orlando?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Orlando? 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 Orlando?
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.
Orlando
Orlando is a haven for tourists from the entire United States and abroad. The most famous sight in Orlando, Walt Disney World, is not actually located in the city at all, but in nearby Lake Buena Vista. The area attracts over 50 million visitors a year and the city's sprawling development has created amenities and entertainment options for tourists of all ages.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in United States of America, and The Best Cultural Tours in United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGrande-Terre $155Orlando $321
The average daily cost (per person) in Grande-Terre is $155, while the average daily cost in Orlando is $321. 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 Orlando in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGrande-Terre $87Orlando $154
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGrande-Terre $174Orlando $308
Compare Hotels in Grande-Terre and Orlando
Looking for a hotel in Grande-Terre or Orlando? 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 Orlando Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Grande-Terre $9.64Orlando $66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grande-Terre
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Grande-Terre:
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Guadeloupe island - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $159
- Departure Private Transfer from Saint-Francois to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $92
- Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre Airport to Deshaies or Trois Riviers by SUV: $91
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Guadeloupe island hotel-Arrival Private Transfer: $80
- Private Transfer in Guadeloupe: $71
- Departure Private Transfer from Sainte-Anne to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $60
- Private Transfers (Airport, Port, Hotels) Guadeloupe : $55
- Departure Private Transfer from Le Gosier to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $51
- Arrival Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Le Gosier by SUV: $50
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Pointe-a-Pitre - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $46
- Departure Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $42
- Arrival Private Transfer Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Pointe a Pitre by SUV: $41
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Orlando
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Orlando are as follows:
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Parking$14
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Taxi Ride$45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Orlando
Also for Orlando, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer Service in Orlando Hotel to Airport (MCO): $96
- Arrival Private Transfer: Orlando Airport MCO to Orlando in Luxury SUV: $98
- Door to Door Shuttle Transfer from Orlando to Miami: $80
- Hotel near Universal to Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) - Departure Private Transfer: $55
- MCO Airport Private Transfer to/from Kennedy Space Center: $210
- One Way Luxury Transfer to the Cruise Dream: $245
- One Way Private Transfer from MCO to Orlando Hotels : $31
- Orlando Airport (MCO) to Canaveral Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $84
- Orlando Airport (MCO) to Miami Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $128
- Orlando Airport (MCO) to Miami accommodation - Arrival Private Transfer: $256
- Orlando Airport (MCO) to Orlando - Arrival Private Transfer: $50
- Orlando Airport (MCO) to Orlando - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $100
Is it cheaper to fly into Grande-Terre or Orlando?
Prices for flights to both Orlando 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 $51Orlando $65
Typical Food Prices in Orlando
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Orlando:
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Lunch for Two at Epcot$29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Orlando
For Orlando, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show: $38
- Tastes of the World Food Tour in Winter Haven : $50
- Señor Frogs Lunch / Dinner Package: $50
- Dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe with Live Music: $58
- Downtown Murder Mystery Walking Dinner Tour: $66
- Sleuth's Mystery Dinner Show, Orlando: $69
- Polynesian Fire Luau with Dinner and Live Show: $75
- Pirates Dinner Adventure - Top Orlando Dinner Attraction: $78
- Teatro Martini Dinner Show in Orlando: $79
- Food Tour of Local Orlando's Ivanhoe Village : $89
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Grande-Terre $48Orlando $204
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 Orlando
For Orlando, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Universal Studios for Two$110
Tours and Activities in Orlando
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Orlando.
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure City Game on Your Phone: $10
- Orlando Icon Park Adventure Room Ticket: $12
- 7-D Dark Ride Entry Ticket: $12
- Skip the Line: Museum of Military History Ticket: $12
- Old Town Entertainment District Attraction Tickets: $15
- Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf Entry Ticket: $18
- Lonely Dog Immersive Art Storytelling Experience: $20
- West Orange Trail 10 Mile Private Bike Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $20
- Experience Zero Latency Virtual Reality in Max Action Arena: $20
- Orlando City Pride- National Women's Soccer League Tickets: $22
- Chocolate Kingdom Factory Adventure Tour: $22
- Orlando City Lions: MLS Soccer Tickets: $24
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGrande-Terre $13Orlando $30
Sample the Local Flavors in Orlando
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Orlando:
- Orlando Virtual Bar Crawl & Scavenger Hunt: $12
- Orlando Haunts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Pontoon Pub Crawl, 5 Lakeside Pubs and Restaurants Visit by Boat: $85
- Chef's Table and Wine Tasting Tour: $300
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Grande-Terre and Orlando, we can see that Orlando 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 Orlando 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 Orlando would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Orlando 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 Orlando Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Grande-Terre or Orlando?
Orlando 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 Orlando in the Summer?
Both Orlando and Grande-Terre during the summer 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, the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Orlando this time of year.
In July, Grande-Terre is generally around the same temperature as Orlando. Daily temperatures in Grande-Terre average around 27°C (81°F), and Orlando fluctuates around 82°F (28°C).
Orlando gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Grande-Terre. Grande-Terre usually gets less rain in July than Orlando. Grande-Terre gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Orlando receives 8.3 inches (211 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGrande-Terre 27°C (81°F)Orlando 82°F (28°C)
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Orlando in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Grande-Terre and Orlando. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grande-Terre year-round. Also, many travelers come to Orlando for the shopping scene.
Grande-Terre is a little warmer than Orlando in the autumn. The daily temperature in Grande-Terre averages around 27°C (80°F) in October, and Orlando fluctuates around 75°F (24°C).
Orlando receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Grande-Terre gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Grande-Terre usually receives more rain than Orlando. Grande-Terre gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Orlando receives 4.1 inches (103 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGrande-Terre 27°C (80°F)Orlando 75°F (24°C)
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Orlando in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Grande-Terre as well as Orlando. Grande-Terre attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Orlando in the winter for the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Grande-Terre is much warmer than Orlando. Typically, the winter temperatures in Grande-Terre in January average around 24°C (76°F), and Orlando averages at about 59°F (15°C).
Grande-Terre usually gets more rain in January than Orlando. Grande-Terre gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Orlando receives 2.3 inches (58 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGrande-Terre 24°C (76°F)Orlando 59°F (15°C)
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Orlando in the Spring?
Both Orlando and Grande-Terre are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grande-Terre throughout the year.
In April, Grande-Terre is generally a little warmer than Orlando. Daily temperatures in Grande-Terre average around 26°C (78°F), and Orlando fluctuates around 72°F (22°C).
It's quite rainy in Grande-Terre. In April, Grande-Terre usually receives more rain than Orlando. Grande-Terre gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Orlando receives 2.7 inches (69 mm) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGrande-Terre 26°C (78°F)Orlando 72°F (22°C)
Typical Weather for Orlando 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) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 inches (58 mm) |
| Feb | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 62°F (16°C) | 3 inches (75 mm) |
| Mar | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 inches (88 mm) |
| Apr | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 inches (69 mm) |
| May | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 77°F (25°C) | 3 inches (75 mm) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 inches (181 mm) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 82°F (28°C) | 8.3 inches (211 mm) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) | 82°F (28°C) | 6.7 inches (171 mm) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 inches (183 mm) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 inches (103 mm) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 inches (40 mm) |
| Dec | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 inches (48 mm) |
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