Which place is cheaper, Belize City or Ilha Grande?
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 Ilha Grande or Belize City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Ilha Grande or Belize City? 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: Ilha Grande or Belize City?
Ilha Grande
Ilha Grande is a large, beautiful, island located off the southeast coast of Brazil. The island has few inhabitants, resulting in mostly unadulterated beaches and landscapes. There are over a dozen trails and beaches to explore, some of which have been called the best beaches in Brazil. Due to the limited number of inhabitants, ATMs are sparse on the island, so be sure to have cash with you before getting there.
Belize City
Belize City is the largest city in Belize. It was once the capital of the country, but due to massive hurricane damage in 1961, the country decided to relocate it capital. With a population of 57,000 people, Belize City is located right at the mouth of the Haulover Creek.
This gorgeous tropical city experiences a monsoon climate – meaning there are warm and humid conditions throughout the course of the year. There is a wet season from May to January, so plan for a little bit of rain in that time.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Day Tours from Manaus, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Brazil, The Best G Adventures Tours to Belize, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Belize.
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Ilha Grande Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayIlha Grande $83Belize City $108
The average daily cost (per person) in Ilha Grande is $83, while the average daily cost in Belize City is $108. 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 Ilha Grande and Belize City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIlha Grande $37Belize City $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIlha Grande $74Belize City $98
Compare Hotels in Ilha Grande and Belize City
Looking for a hotel in Ilha Grande or Belize City? 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: Belize City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ilha Grande $18Belize City $5.82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ilha Grande
Also for Ilha Grande, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Angra dos Reis to Rio de Janeiro: $50
- Regular transfer from Isla Grande (Abraão) x Rio de Janeiro: $48
- From Angra dos Reis: Shared Transfer to Rio de Janeiro: $46
- Departure private transfer from Costa do Sol to Rio GIG Airport: $160
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belize City
Also for Belize City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Tours&airport transfer: $128
- Private transfer from the Philip Goldson Airport to San Ignacio: $80
- Private Transfer from Belize city hotels to Belize City Port: $70
- Private Transfer from Belize City Port to Belize City Hotels: $70
- Philip S.W. Belize Airport (BZE) to Belize city hotels -Arrival Private Transfer: $54
- Philip S.W. Belize Airport (BZE) to Belize City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $107
- From One way shared transfer to Flores, Peten: $25
- Flores, Peten: One way shared transfer to Belize: $25
- Belize City:, Transfer from Belize City Water Taxi to Flores Guatemala: $20
- Transfer from Water Taxis to Tikal Guatemala: $45
- Belize City to/from Placencia/Hopkins Shuttle Transfer: $113
- Belize City Airport to Placencia Private Transfer: $165
Is it cheaper to fly into Ilha Grande or Belize City?
Prices for flights to both Belize City and Ilha Grande 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 dayIlha Grande $36Belize City $47
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belize City
For Belize City, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Altun Ha Mayan Site & Food Tour - fish farm & restaurant: $80
- Belize: Tikal, Yaxha, and Cooking Class 4-Day Tour: $1,800
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ilha Grande $6.57Belize City $29
Tours and Activities in Ilha Grande
For Ilha Grande, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Angra Dos Reis Daily Tour To Paradise. Boat Trip Lunch And Fruits Included: $84
- Angra Islands Speedboat Tour from Paraty: $64
- Angra Paradise Islands Speedboat Tour: $89
- Angra Paradise Islands Speedboat Tour: $85
- Angra Super Blue Lagoon Speedboat Tour: $79
- Angra dos Reis Island Hopping Speedboat Tour from Ilha Grande: $74
- Boat Adventure through the Super Blue Lagoon in Angra dos Reis: $109
- Boat Tour To The Beaches Of Angra Dos Reis: $20
- Discover Angra’s Hidden Paradise Islands by Speedboat Tour: $115
- Diving Adventures in Angra dos Reis: $239
- Full-Day Ilha Grande Northern Coast Speedboat Tour: $67
- Half-Day Ilha Grande Schooner Tour: $46
Tours and Activities in Belize City
For Belize City, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- ATM Cave Adventure "Actun Tunichil Muknal" from Belize City: $260
- Altun Ha Cave Tubing and Zip line Tours from Belize City: $268
- Altun Ha Heritage Tour from Belize City: $85
- Altun Ha Mayan Ruins & Zipline Tour from Belize City All Inclusive: $210
- Altun Ha and Cave Tubing Tour from Belize City: $234
- Belize City Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave (ATM )Full Day Tour: $250
- Belize City All Inclusive Tour for Cruise Ship Travelers: $100
- Belize City Coffee Tasting, History and Book Tour by TukTuk: $65
- Belize City Day and Night Cocktail Tour with Tuktuk Belize Tours: $60
- Belize City Tour: $40
- Cave Tubing & Zipline Adventure Tour: $115
- Cave Tubing and Xunantunich Mayan Site Tour: $200
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIlha Grande $11Belize City $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ilha Grande and Belize City, we can see that Belize City is more expensive. And not only is Ilha Grande much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ilha Grande is in South America and Belize City 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 Ilha Grande would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ilha Grande 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 Belize City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Belize City than you might in Ilha Grande.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ilha Grande Expensive? and Is Belize City 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.