Which place is cheaper, Ushuaia or Grande-Terre?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Grande-Terre or Ushuaia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Ushuaia? 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 Ushuaia?
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.
Ushuaia
Ushuaia is a city on the Tierra del Fuego island of Argentina on the Beagle Strait. The city is considered to be one of the southernmost cities in the world and is often used as a base for cruises to Antarctica. Ushuaia's close proximity to Antarctica and their amazing hiking trails have made it a popular tourist destination over the past few decades.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Argentina, and The Best Eco Tours in Argentina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGrande-Terre €145Ushuaia €11
The average daily cost (per person) in Grande-Terre is €145, while the average daily cost in Ushuaia is €11. 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 Ushuaia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGrande-Terre €82Ushuaia €5.26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGrande-Terre €164Ushuaia €11
Compare Hotels in Grande-Terre and Ushuaia
Looking for a hotel in Grande-Terre or Ushuaia? 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 Ushuaia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Grande-Terre €9.00Ushuaia -
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: $79
- 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 : $54
- 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: $41
- Arrival Private Transfer Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Pointe a Pitre by SUV: $41
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ushuaia
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Ushuaia are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€0.03
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ushuaia
Also for Ushuaia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Airport and Hotel Transfer in Ushuaia: $139
- Private Embarkation Debarkation Transfer: $129
- Private Transfer Airport-Hotel-Airport (Ushuaia): $120
- Private Transfer Airport-Port or Port-Airport (Ushuaia): $55
- Private Transfer Hotel-Bus Station or Bus Station-Hotel (Ushuaia): $27
- Private Transfer from Ushuaia Airport (USH) to Ushuaia Port : $25
- Private Transfer from Ushuaia Airport(USH) to Ushuaia Cruise Port: $28
- Private Transfer from Ushuaia Cruise Port to Ushuaia Airport(USH): $28
- Private Transfer from Ushuaia Port to Ushuaia Airport (USH): $25
- Shared Transfer Airport-Hotel-Airport (Ushuaia): $37
- Transfer Cerro Castor (Round Trip): $25
- Transfer Ushuaia Airport - Hotel in Ushuaia - Ushuaia Airport : $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Grande-Terre or Ushuaia?
Prices for flights to both Ushuaia 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 €48Ushuaia €2.04
Typical Food Prices in Ushuaia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ushuaia:
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Lunch for Two€0.06
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ushuaia
For Ushuaia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Martial Glacier at Night with Dinner Included: $94
- Ushuaia at night: A Snow and Fire dinner, sledding and adventure: $280
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Grande-Terre €45Ushuaia €12
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: $31
- Cruise stopover - Plage du Gosier Round trip: $15
- Full Day Private Boat Tour to the Lagoon of Guadeloupe: $232
- Full Day Tour of Guadeloupe: $157
- Guided tour by electric tuk-tuk: $49
- Photoshoot + Drone on a Caribbean paradise beach or day tour : $100
- Private Surf Lessons Tour in Guadeloupe: $97
- Private Ultralight Seaplane Experience in Guadeloupe: $169
- Stand Up Paddle Adventure in Guadeloupe: $49
- Stopover Cruise - Valombreuse Botanical Garden + Sainte-Anne Beach: $49
Tours and Activities in Ushuaia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ushuaia.
- Panoramic City Train Tour: $10
- Exploring Double Decker Bus Tour: $22
- Double-Decker Sightseeing Tour: $24
- Ushuaia City Tour: $26
- Ushuaia City Half-Day Tour: $31
- An Hour Tour in the City of Ushuaia: $32
- City Tour of Ushuaia: $42
- End of the World Train Ticket: $45
- Beagle Channel & Sea Wolves Island Catamaran Cruise: $45
- Half-Day Tierra del Fuego National Park (NOT CRUISE): $59
- Escondido & Fagnano Lake Tour: $60
- Tour to Tierra del Fuego National Park from Ushuaia: $62
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGrande-Terre €12Ushuaia -
Typical Alcohol Prices in Ushuaia
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Ushuaia are as follows:
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Wine€0.05
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Beer€0.01
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Grande-Terre and Ushuaia, we can see that Grande-Terre is more expensive. And not only is Ushuaia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Grande-Terre is in Caribbean Islands and Ushuaia is in South 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 Ushuaia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ushuaia 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 Ushuaia.
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 Ushuaia Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Grande-Terre or Ushuaia?
Ushuaia 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 Ushuaia in the Summer?
Both Ushuaia 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.
In July, Grande-Terre is generally much warmer than Ushuaiain January. Daily temperatures in Grande-Terre average around 27°C (81°F), and Ushuaia fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
It's quite sunny in Grande-Terre. In the summer, Grande-Terre often gets more sunshine than Ushuaiain January. Grande-Terre gets 245 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ushuaia receives 169 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Grande-Terre. Grande-Terre usually gets more rain in July than Ushuaiain January. Grande-Terre gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Ushuaia receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryGrande-Terre 27°C (81°F)Ushuaia 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Ushuaia in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Grande-Terre and Ushuaia. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grande-Terre year-round.
Grande-Terre is much warmer than Ushuaia in the autumn. The daily temperature in Grande-Terre averages around 27°C (80°F) in October, and Ushuaia fluctuates around 6°C (43°F)in April.
In Grande-Terre, it's very sunny this time of the year. Grande-Terre usually receives more sunshine than Ushuaia during autumn. Grande-Terre gets 217 hours of sunny skies, while Ushuaia receives 74 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Grande-Terre gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Grande-Terre usually receives more rain than Ushuaiain April. Grande-Terre gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Ushuaia receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilGrande-Terre 27°C (80°F)Ushuaia 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Ushuaia in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Grande-Terre as well as Ushuaia. Grande-Terre attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Ushuaia can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Grande-Terre is much warmer than Ushuaia. Typically, the winter temperatures in Grande-Terre in January average around 24°C (76°F), and Ushuaia averages at about 2°C (36°F)in July.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Grande-Terre this time of the year. In the winter, Grande-Terre often gets more sunshine than Ushuaiain July. Grande-Terre gets 236 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ushuaia receives 61 hours of full sun.
Grande-Terre usually gets more rain in January than Ushuaiain July. Grande-Terre gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Ushuaia receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyGrande-Terre 24°C (76°F)Ushuaia 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Ushuaia in the Spring?
Both Ushuaia 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 much warmer than Ushuaiain October. Daily temperatures in Grande-Terre average around 26°C (78°F), and Ushuaia fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Grande-Terre. Grande-Terre usually receives more sunshine than Ushuaia during spring. Grande-Terre gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while Ushuaia receives 156 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Grande-Terre. In April, Grande-Terre usually receives more rain than Ushuaiain October. Grande-Terre gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Ushuaia receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberGrande-Terre 26°C (78°F)Ushuaia 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Ushuaia 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) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Dec | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
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