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

Should you visit Grande-Terre or San Pedro?

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

Should I visit Grande-Terre or San Pedro? 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 San Pedro?

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.

San Pedro

San Pedro is the largest town on Ambergris Caye, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Belize. Here you can find a tropical paradise with warm weather, clear blue waters, plenty of activities such as snorkeling and scuba diving, and a host of hotels, restaurants, and other amenities.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Belize, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Belize.


Which place is cheaper, San Pedro or Grande-Terre?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Grande-Terre is €145, while the average daily cost in San Pedro is €126. 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 San Pedro in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Grande-Terre 82
    San Pedro 62
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Grande-Terre 164
    San Pedro 124
Compare Hotels in Grande-Terre and San Pedro

Looking for a hotel in Grande-Terre or San Pedro? 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 San Pedro


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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.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Grande-Terre 9.00
    San Pedro 32

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grande-Terre

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Grande-Terre:

  • 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
  • PrivateTransfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Cruise Port to Airport (PTP) : $26
  • Private Transfer from Pointe-à-Pitre City Hotels to Cruise Port: $26
  • Private Transfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Cruise Port to City Hotels: $26
  • PrivateTransfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Cruise Port : $26
  • 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: $41
  • Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Pointe-a-Pitre - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $46
  • 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: $51

Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Pedro

Some specific examples of transportation prices in San Pedro:

  • Cave Tubing and Zipline Adventure (Boat Transfer): $205

Is it cheaper to fly into Grande-Terre or San Pedro?

Prices for flights to both San Pedro 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 48
    San Pedro 37

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in San Pedro

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in San Pedro.

  • Belizean Sunset and Cultural Dinner Cruise: $120

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Grande-Terre 45
    San Pedro 31

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: $15
  • Cruise Stopover at Village Sainte Anne and its Beach: $31
  • Guided tour by electric tuk-tuk: $49
  • Stand Up Paddle Adventure in Guadeloupe: $49
  • Stopover Cruise - Valombreuse Botanical Garden + Sainte-Anne Beach: $49
  • *Cruise Stopover* - Tropical Forest - Sainte-Anne Beach: $60
  • Private Surf Lessons Tour in Guadeloupe: $97
  • Photoshoot + Drone on a Caribbean paradise beach or day tour : $100
  • Full Day Tour of Guadeloupe: $157
  • Private Ultralight Seaplane Experience in Guadeloupe: $169
  • Full Day Private Boat Tour to the Lagoon of Guadeloupe: $232

Tours and Activities in San Pedro

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for San Pedro are as follows:

  • Sunset Tiki Bar Cruise in Caye Caulker, Belize: $45
  • Shark & Ray Afternoon Swim Tiki Bar Cruise: $45
  • 3 Hours Barrier Reef Tour in Caye Caulker, Belize: $54
  • Ambergris Caye Sunset Sail Tour on the 40' Sirena Azul Sailboat: $75
  • SAN PEDRO; Belizean Food Experience: $86
  • Hol Chan Marine Reserve Snorkel Tour on the 40' Sirena Azul Sailboat: $89
  • Belize Hol Chan Marine Reserve & Shark Ray Alley Snorkel Tour - Ambergris Caye: $93
  • Hol Chan Full-Day Bucket List Snorkeling and Marine Life Tour: $95
  • Hol Chan, Shark Ray Full-Day Snorkeling Tour From San Pedro Belize: $110
  • All-Inclusive Full-Day Hol Chan Snorkeling Tour : $120
  • Mexico Rocks Day Sail Shared Guided Tour: $129
  • Exclusive All-in-1 Full Day Shared Guided Tour: $139

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Grande-Terre 12
    San Pedro 15


When comparing the travel costs between Grande-Terre and San Pedro, we can see that Grande-Terre is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Grande-Terre is in Caribbean Islands and San Pedro is in Central America, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.

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 San Pedro Expensive?.



When is the best time to visit Grande-Terre or San Pedro?

Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.

Should I visit Grande-Terre or San Pedro in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Grande-Terre and San Pedro. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grande-Terre year-round. San Pedro attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

San Pedro receives a lot of rain in the summer. Grande-Terre gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Grande-Terre usually receives less rain than San Pedro. Grande-Terre gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while San Pedro receives 243 mm (9.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in San Pedro this time of the year. In Grande-Terre, it's very sunny this time of the year. Grande-Terre usually receives more sunshine than San Pedro during summer. Grande-Terre gets 245 hours of sunny skies, while San Pedro receives 226 hours of full sun in the summer.

Grande-Terre is around the same temperature as San Pedro in the summer. The daily temperature in Grande-Terre averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and San Pedro fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Grande-Terre 27°C (81°F) 
    San Pedro 28°C (82°F)

Should I visit Grande-Terre or San Pedro in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Grande-Terre as well as San Pedro. Grande-Terre attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to San Pedro throughout the year.

It's quite rainy in San Pedro. Grande-Terre receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Grande-Terre usually gets less rain in October than San Pedro. Grande-Terre gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while San Pedro receives 255 mm (10 in) of rain this time of the year.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Grande-Terre this time of the year. In the autumn, Grande-Terre often gets more sunshine than San Pedro. Grande-Terre gets 217 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while San Pedro receives 196 hours of full sun.

In the autumn, Grande-Terre is around the same temperature as San Pedro. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Grande-Terre in October average around 27°C (80°F), and San Pedro averages at about 26°C (80°F).


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Grande-Terre 27°C (80°F) 
    San Pedro 26°C (80°F)

Should I visit Grande-Terre or San Pedro in the Winter?

Both San Pedro 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. Plenty of visitors come to San Pedro because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

It rains a lot this time of the year in San Pedro. In January, Grande-Terre usually receives less rain than San Pedro. Grande-Terre gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while San Pedro receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Grande-Terre. Grande-Terre usually receives more sunshine than San Pedro during winter. Grande-Terre gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while San Pedro receives 199 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Grande-Terre is generally around the same temperature as San Pedro. Daily temperatures in Grande-Terre average around 24°C (76°F), and San Pedro fluctuates around 24°C (74°F).


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Grande-Terre 24°C (76°F) 
    San Pedro 24°C (74°F)

Should I visit Grande-Terre or San Pedro in the Spring?

Both San Pedro 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to San Pedro year-round.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Grande-Terre. Grande-Terre usually gets more rain in April than San Pedro. Grande-Terre gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while San Pedro receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.

In San Pedro, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Grande-Terre. In the spring, Grande-Terre often gets around the same amount of sunshine as San Pedro. Grande-Terre gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while San Pedro receives 256 hours of full sun.

Grande-Terre is around the same temperature as San Pedro in the spring. The daily temperature in Grande-Terre averages around 26°C (78°F) in April, and San Pedro fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Grande-Terre 26°C (78°F) 
    San Pedro 27°C (80°F)

Typical Weather for San Pedro and Grande-Terre

Grande-Terre San Pedro
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 24°C (76°F) 84 mm (3.3 in) 24°C (74°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Feb 24°C (76°F) 64 mm (2.5 in) 24°C (76°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Mar 25°C (76°F) 73 mm (2.9 in) 26°C (78°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Apr 26°C (78°F) 123 mm (4.8 in) 27°C (80°F) 52 mm (2 in)
May 27°C (80°F) 148 mm (5.8 in) 28°C (82°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Jun 28°C (82°F) 118 mm (4.6 in) 28°C (82°F) 258 mm (10.2 in)
Jul 27°C (81°F) 150 mm (5.9 in) 28°C (82°F) 243 mm (9.6 in)
Aug 27°C (81°F) 198 mm (7.8 in) 28°C (82°F) 187 mm (7.4 in)
Sep 27°C (81°F) 236 mm (9.3 in) 28°C (82°F) 287 mm (11.3 in)
Oct 27°C (80°F) 228 mm (9 in) 26°C (80°F) 255 mm (10 in)
Nov 26°C (79°F) 220 mm (8.7 in) 25°C (77°F) 183 mm (7.2 in)
Dec 25°C (77°F) 137 mm (5.4 in) 25°C (76°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)