Which place is cheaper, Grande-Terre 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 Grande-Terre?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Ilha Grande or Grande-Terre? 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 Grande-Terre?
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.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Brazil, and The Best Eco Tours in Brazil.
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Ilha Grande Prices
Brazil PricesGrande-Terre Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayIlha Grande $83Grande-Terre $208
The average daily cost (per person) in Ilha Grande is $83, while the average daily cost in Grande-Terre is $208. 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 Grande-Terre in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIlha Grande $37Grande-Terre $94
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIlha Grande $74Grande-Terre $188
Compare Hotels in Ilha Grande and Grande-Terre
Looking for a hotel in Ilha Grande or Grande-Terre? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ilha Grande $18Grande-Terre $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ilha Grande
Also for Ilha Grande, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Departure private transfer from Costa do Sol to Rio GIG Airport: $160
- From Angra dos Reis: Shared Transfer to Rio de Janeiro: $46
- Regular transfer from Angra dos Reis to Rio de Janeiro: $50
- Regular transfer from Isla Grande (Abraão) x Rio de Janeiro: $47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grande-Terre
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Grande-Terre:
- Transfer Guadeloupe Airport to Cruise Port: $38
- PrivateTransfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Cruise Port to Airport (PTP): $74
- PrivateTransfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Cruise Port: $74
- Private Transfer in Guadeloupe: $77
- Private Transfer from Pointe-à-Pitre to Pointe-à-Pitre Port: $74
- Private Transfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Port to Pointe-à-Pitre: $74
- Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre Airport to Deshaies or Trois Riviers by SUV: $103
- Private Transfer Airport Port Hotels in Guadeloupe: $94
- Private Airport Transfer - All Destinations | Guadeloupe: $99
- Pointe-a-Pitre to Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) - Departure Private Transfer: $46
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport PTP to Pointe-a-Pitre Round-Trip Transfer: $92
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Pointe-a-Pitre Arrival Transfer: $46
Is it cheaper to fly into Ilha Grande or Grande-Terre?
Prices for flights to both Grande-Terre 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 $36Grande-Terre $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ilha Grande $6.59Grande-Terre $52
Tours and Activities in Ilha Grande
For Ilha Grande, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Regular Schooner Ride - Ilha Grande Tour: $13
- Escuna Tour to Angra Beaches of Dos Reis & Grand Island: $20
- Shared Speedboat Tour - Paradise Island Tour: $28
- Ilha Grande - From Abrãao: Lopes Mendes beach tour & trekking: $35
- Half-Day Ilha Grande Schooner Tour: $45
- Tour Of The Motorboat The Paradisiac Islands Of Angra Dos Reis: $52
- Schooner Cruise with Caipirinha drinks by the Blue Lagoon: $59
- Ilha Grande - Private Historical Walking Tour with Natural Pool.: $60
- Angra Islands Speedboat Tour from Paraty: $65
- Full-Day Ilha Grande Northern Coast Speedboat Tour: $66
- Angra dos Reis Island Hopping Speedboat Tour from Ilha Grande: $74
- A tour of the paradisiacal islands of Angra dos Reis.: $75
Tours and Activities in Grande-Terre
Here are a few actual costs in Grande-Terre for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- *Cruise Stopover* - CASCADE WITH CRAYFISH- Sainte-Anne Beach: $65
- Cruise stopover - Plage du Gosier Round trip: $17
- Cruise to the Grand Ass DE Sac in an open air aquarium: $130
- Full Day Tour of Guadeloupe: $171
- Guided tour by electric tuk-tuk: $53
- Photoshoot + Drone on a Caribbean paradise beach or day tour: $153
- Pointe à Pitre City Tour, Island Stopover, and Beach Breaks: $100
- Pointe a Pitre Self Guided Walking Tour with Challenges: $26
- Private Ultralight Seaplane Experience in Guadeloupe: $184
- Stand Up Paddle Adventure in Guadeloupe: $47
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIlha Grande $11Grande-Terre $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Grande-Terre
Also in Grande-Terre, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Local Market, Crayfish Waterfall and Rum Distillery with Tasting: $230
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ilha Grande and Grande-Terre, we can see that Grande-Terre 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 Grande-Terre 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 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 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 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 Grande-Terre 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.