Which place is cheaper, Saint Croix or Huaraz?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Huaraz or Saint Croix?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Huaraz and Saint Croix can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Huaraz or Saint Croix?
Huaraz
Huaraz is a large town in the Cordillera Blanca region of Peru's Central Sierra. Huaraz stands tall at 3100m; travellers from Lima might need a day or two to acclimatize to the change in atmosphere. Nearly wiped out by the earthquake of 1970, the town of 100,000 blends a mix of modern and native culture. Huarez is first and foremost a trekking metropolis. During high season the streets buzz with hundreds of backpackers and adventurers freshly returned from arduous hikes or planning their next expedition. The town has many markets, shops, quality restaurants and hopping bars catering to tourist and local needs. Mountain adventures in the off-season can be equally rewarding, but the vibe is calmer and some places go into hibernation once the rains set in.
Saint Croix
Sometimes all you want out of a vacation is the warmth of the sun, the sound of the waves and the taste of a cold drink. No more. No less. That's exactly what you can expect in St. Croix.
The largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix is a place of our leisure and relaxation. It's a bit of an expensive lifestyle for its 50,000 residents and daily visitors, but when you're living on island time, money is never a worry. There are no worries on island time.
This once volcanic island is covered in incredible beaches, stunning mountains, palm tress in the wind and historic colonial towns. While they may be a bit old and rundown, the Danish architecture still stands as a unique part of this island's legacy. Don't expect much window-shopping, though. That was not a feature incorporated in this style of architecture. If you want to know if a store is open, just step on in, but remember, shop hours are also running on island time.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Peru, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Peru.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHuaraz $50Saint Croix $236
The average daily cost (per person) in Huaraz is $50, while the average daily cost in Saint Croix is $236. 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 Huaraz and Saint Croix in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHuaraz $20Saint Croix $149
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHuaraz $40Saint Croix $298
Compare Hotels in Huaraz and Saint Croix
Looking for a hotel in Huaraz or Saint Croix? 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: Huaraz Hotel Prices and Saint Croix Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Huaraz $10Saint Croix $35
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Huaraz
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Huaraz are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$2.17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint Croix
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint Croix:
- Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Round-Trip Transfer: $217
- Henry E.Rohlsen Airport(STX) to St. Croix island-Arrival Transfer: $109
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Airport to St. Croix Cruise Port : $71
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Cruise Port to St. Croix Airport: $71
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St. Croix : $164
- Private Transfer from St.Croix Cruise Port to St.Croix hotels: $49
- Private Transfer from St.Croix hotels to St. Croix Cruise Port : $49
- Saint Croix Airport (STX) to Saint Croix Hotels -Arrival Transfer: $109
- St Croix Airport to St Croix Hotels Private Round Trip Transfer: $217
- St. Croix to Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) - Departure Transfer: $109
Is it cheaper to fly into Huaraz or Saint Croix?
Prices for flights to both Saint Croix and Huaraz 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 dayHuaraz $18Saint Croix $56
Typical Food Prices in Huaraz
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Huaraz:
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Lunch$5.97
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Chips$1.49
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint Croix
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint Croix.
- A Evening Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
- Taste of Twin City Food Tour with VI Food Tours: $129
- C'sted Sip & Savor Mixology Class with VI Food Tours: $129
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Huaraz $19Saint Croix $58
Typical Entertainment Prices in Huaraz
Here are a few typical costs in Huaraz for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Climbing Gear$17
Tours and Activities in Huaraz
Here are a few actual costs in Huaraz for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Traditional Picante de Cuy Gastronomy Tour in Huaraz: $15
- 69 Lake Tour of Peru: $26
- Glacier Pastoruri and Puya Raimondi Full Day Tour: $28
- Lake 69 Trek Day Tour - White Mountain Range: $30
- From Huaraz || Full day tour Laguna 69 in -Cordillera Blanca: $36
- From Tour to Llanganuco Lakes (Chinancocha Lake): $37
- From Tour to Archeological Complex of Chavin: $38
- Ancash: Nevado pastors and puyas Raymondi Tour | Full Day |: $40
- Lake 69 Full-Day Hiking Tour from Huaraz: $40
- From Lake 69 Trek Day Tour - White Mountain Range: $46
- From Chavín de Huantar fullday tour: $56
- From Llanganuco Lagoon fullday tour: $65
Tours and Activities in Saint Croix
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Saint Croix are as follows:
- Grange Estate History and Heritage Private Tour and Luncheon : $60
- Private Sailing Tour of Pirate Waters and Shipwrecks: $75
- St Croix Island Tour: $100
- Parasail Experience in St Croix: $132
- 30 Minute Private Jetcar Experience in Virgin Islands: $150
- Horseback Riding Experience: $160
- 1 Hour Private Jetcar Experience in Virgin Islands : $250
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHuaraz $15Saint Croix $27
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Huaraz and Saint Croix, we can see that Saint Croix is more expensive. And not only is Huaraz much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Huaraz is in South America and Saint Croix is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Huaraz would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Huaraz 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 Saint Croix would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint Croix than you might in Huaraz.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Huaraz Expensive? and Is Saint Croix Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Huaraz or Saint Croix?
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 Huaraz or Saint Croix in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Huaraz and Saint Croix. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Huaraz year-round. Saint Croix attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Huaraz usually receives around the same amount of rain as Saint Croix. Huaraz gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Huaraz can be very cold during summer. In the summer, Huaraz is much colder than Saint Croix. Typically, the summer temperatures in Huaraz in July average around 3°C (37°F), and Saint Croix averages at about 29°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHuaraz 3°C (37°F)Saint Croix 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Huaraz or Saint Croix in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Huaraz as well as Saint Croix. Huaraz attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint Croix throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Saint Croix. Huaraz usually gets less rain in October than Saint Croix. Huaraz gets 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
The weather in Huaraz can be very cold. In October, Huaraz is generally much colder than Saint Croix. Daily temperatures in Huaraz average around 4°C (39°F), and Saint Croix fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHuaraz 4°C (39°F)Saint Croix 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Huaraz or Saint Croix in the Winter?
Both Saint Croix and Huaraz are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Huaraz throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Saint Croix because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Huaraz. In January, Huaraz usually receives more rain than Saint Croix. Huaraz gets 122 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Huaraz is much colder than Saint Croix in the winter. The daily temperature in Huaraz averages around 7°C (45°F) in January, and Saint Croix fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHuaraz 7°C (45°F)Saint Croix 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Huaraz or Saint Croix in the Spring?
Both Saint Croix and Huaraz during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Huaraz because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint Croix year-round.
Huaraz usually gets more rain in April than Saint Croix. Huaraz gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the spring, Huaraz is much colder than Saint Croix. Typically, the spring temperatures in Huaraz in April average around 6°C (43°F), and Saint Croix averages at about 27°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHuaraz 6°C (43°F)Saint Croix 27°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Saint Croix and Huaraz
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (45°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (45°F) | 126 mm (5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 6°C (43°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 5°C (41°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 4°C (39°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 3°C (37°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 3°C (37°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Oct | 4°C (39°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 126 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 6°C (43°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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.