Which place is cheaper, Roatan 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 Roatan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Roatan? 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 Roatan?
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.
Roatan
Your next great vacation lies just thirty miles off the north coast of Honduras. Right above the world's largest coral reef is the island of Roatan. As a popular tourist attraction and standard cruise destination, it's not uncommon to see tons of Americans during your trip. In fact, the cruising industry has had huge impact on the island's culture. While ships are in port, traffic will be heavier and prices may go up. Because of the growth of tourism, most locals speak both Spanish and English.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.
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Grande-Terre Prices
Guadeloupe PricesRoatan Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGrande-Terre €179Roatan €36
The average daily cost (per person) in Grande-Terre is €179, while the average daily cost in Roatan is €36. 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 Roatan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGrande-Terre €82Roatan €8.95
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGrande-Terre €164Roatan €18
Compare Hotels in Grande-Terre and Roatan
Looking for a hotel in Grande-Terre or Roatan? 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 Roatan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Grande-Terre €9.00Roatan €15
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
- Departure Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $46
- Pointe-a-Pitre to Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) - Departure Private Transfer: $47
- 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
- Departure Private Transfer from Le Gosier to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $56
- Airport Transfer Guadeloupe: $66
- Departure Private Transfer from Sainte-Anne to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $66
- Guadeloupe to Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) - Private Transfer: $71
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Guadeloupe island hotel-Arrival Private Transfer: $71
- PrivateTransfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Cruise Port to Airport (PTP) : $76
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Roatan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:
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Water Taxi€3.41
Is it cheaper to fly into Grande-Terre or Roatan?
Prices for flights to both Roatan 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 €82Roatan €13
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Grande-Terre €45Roatan €22
Tours and Activities in Grande-Terre
Here are a few actual costs in Grande-Terre for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Cruise stopover - Plage du Gosier Round trip: $17
- Cruise Stopover at Village Sainte Anne and its Beach: $32
- Stand Up Paddle Adventure in Guadeloupe: $54
- Guided tour by electric tuk-tuk: $54
- *Cruise Stopover* - CASCADE WITH CRAYFISH- Sainte-Anne Beach: $66
- Pointe à Pitre City Tour, Island Stopover, and Beach Breaks : $94
- Photoshoot + Drone on a Caribbean paradise beach or day tour : $111
- Full Day Tour of Guadeloupe: $173
- South of Basse-Terre Island Tour with Rum and Food Tastings: $185
- Private Ultralight Seaplane Experience in Guadeloupe: $187
- Private Gyroplane Tour: $200
Tours and Activities in Roatan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Roatan are as follows:
- Monkeys and sloths, private tour , and beach: $89
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGrande-Terre €12Roatan €5.65
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: $233
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Grande-Terre and Roatan, we can see that Grande-Terre is more expensive. And not only is Roatan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Grande-Terre is in Caribbean Islands and Roatan 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 Roatan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Roatan 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 Roatan.
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 Roatan 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.