Which place is cheaper, Roatan or Hvar?
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 Hvar or Roatan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Hvar and Roatan can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Hvar or Roatan?
Hvar
Hvar is a Croatian island full of mountains, vegetation, beaches, vineyards, shops, restaurants, and also people! Hvar Town is the main city on the island, but there are many other small villages throughout. The best time to visit Hvar is between May and September, although keep in mind it can get busy during this period.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Croatia, The Best 2-Week Tours in Croatia, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHvar €208Roatan €37
The average daily cost (per person) in Hvar is €208, while the average daily cost in Roatan is €37. 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 Hvar and Roatan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHvar €81Roatan €9.15
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHvar €162Roatan €18
Compare Hotels in Hvar and Roatan
Looking for a hotel in Hvar 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: Hvar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hvar €51Roatan €15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Roatan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:
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Water Taxi€3.48
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Roatan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Roatan:
- Transfers to West End by night from hotels in West Bay or Sandy Bay: $25
- Airport, Hotel or Cruise Port, Ferry Roatan Private Transfer: $35
- Roatan Private Express Transfer Cruise Ports to Beach or Hotel: $35
- Honduras Airport(RTB) to Roatan -Arrival Private Transfer: $55
- Roatan Island hotels to Mahogany Bay Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $59
- Catch a ride to West End & back to Port, Hotel or Airport (Roundtrip Transfer): $60
- Roatan Airport Private Shuttle – Island Transfers: $65
- West Bay Beach, Chocolate, & Rum Factory & Transfer: $65
- Roatan West Bay Beach Break with Roundtrip Transfer: $65
- Catch a ride to West Bay & back to Port, Hotel, or Airport (Roundtrip Transfer): $75
- King Kong Extreme Zipline, City Tour and Transfer: $80
- Roatan Private Catamaran Shipwreck, Blue Channel and Starfish with Transfer: $90
Is it cheaper to fly into Hvar or Roatan?
Prices for flights to both Roatan and Hvar 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 dayHvar €96Roatan €13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hvar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hvar.
- Hvar Hidden Gems Small Group Half Day Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $200
- Private Hvar Wine Tasting Tour with Traditional Dinner or Lunch: $286
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Roatan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Roatan.
- Private Roundtrip Transfer to West End for Dinner and Nightlife: $70
- Roatan Cooking Class and Cultural Experience: $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hvar €19Roatan €22
Tours and Activities in Hvar
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hvar are as follows:
- Self-Guided Walking Tour of Hvar’s Historical Old Town: $15
- 1-Hour Battle Archery Game in Hvar Adventure Park: $23
- Private Multi-Activity Experience in Adventure Park Hvar Jelsa: $26
- Local Delicacies Tasting Experience in Hvar Town: $31
- 1-Hour Private Paintball Adventure in Park Hvar Jelsa: $31
- Stand Up Paddle school - learn to SUP and make your first SUP tour: $34
- Timeless Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide: $43
- Sunset Boat Tour with unlimited wine,drinks & Music at Stari Grad: $46
- Private Half-Day Kayak Experience in Hvar and Pakleni Islands: $58
- Lavender Fields & Villages: Private E-Bike Tour with Swim Stop: $70
- Experience Romantic Sunset Sailing on a modern 36ft (11m) sail yacht | Hvar: $74
- Boat Tour at Delfina Hvar: $83
Tours and Activities in Roatan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Roatan are as follows:
- Custom Private Roatan Shuttle Tour: Explore at Your Own Pace: $30
- Roatan 35-Minute Private Guided Canopy Zipline Tour: $40
- Roatan Comprehensive Real Estate Tour Experience: $45
- Roatan Zipline & Eco walk/Suspension Bridge Combo Tours: $45
- Roatan Island Tours, Nature Parks and Attractions by Land and Sea: $45
- 1 Stop Snorkel Adventure with Beach Break: $45
- Customizable Best Of Roatan Island Tour in Honduras: $45
- Roatan Fully Customizable Private Tour Your Day Your Way: $45
- Roatan VIP island tour in Honduras: $45
- Customizable Island Tour While on Roatan: $45
- Private Customize Roatán Island Tour chocolate Rum local guide: $48
- Roatan VIP Free-Style Private Tour: $49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHvar €19Roatan €5.78
Sample the Local Flavors in Hvar
Also in Hvar, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting Round Trip from Hvar Family Winery at a Hilltop: $89
- Private Hvar Island Bike Tour and Wine Tasting: $112
- Hvar Wine tasting small group experience: $132
- Sunset E Bike Tour and Wine Tasting on Hvar Island: $142
- Wine Tasting Tour: $164
- Exclusive Hvar Wine Tour with Scenic Views and Local Wines: $171
- Private Hvar Wine Tasting Tour: $194
- Stari Grad Private Tuk Tuk Tour with Wine Tasting: $251
- The Best of Hvar Small Group with Wine Tasting and Local meal: $291
- From Split: Private Blue Lagoon & Pakleni with Wine Tasting: $2,567
Sample the Local Flavors in Roatan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Roatan:
- Half-Day Tour in Roatan With Brewery, Rum and Chocolate Factories visit: $46
- Bar Crawl Tour in West End Village by Pedibike- Let the Good Times Roll: $80
- Roatan ATV Adventure, Island Tour and Craft Brewery Experience: $130
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hvar and Roatan, we can see that Hvar is more expensive. And not only is Roatan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hvar is in Europe 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 Hvar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hvar 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 Hvar Expensive? and Is Roatan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hvar or Roatan?
Roatan has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Hvar. When comparing the sizes of Hvar and Roatan, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
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.