Which place is cheaper, San Pedro 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 San Pedro?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Ilha Grande or San Pedro? 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 San Pedro?
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.
San Pedro
San Pedro is the largest town on Ambergris Caye, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Belize. Here you can find a tropical paradise with warm weather, clear blue waters, plenty of activities such as snorkeling and scuba diving, and a host of hotels, restaurants, and other amenities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Day Tours from Manaus, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Brazil, The Best Budget Tours to Belize, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Belize.
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Ilha Grande Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayIlha Grande $85San Pedro $164
The average daily cost (per person) in Ilha Grande is $85, while the average daily cost in San Pedro is $164. 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 San Pedro in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIlha Grande $37San Pedro $66
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIlha Grande $74San Pedro $132
Compare Hotels in Ilha Grande and San Pedro
Looking for a hotel in Ilha Grande or San Pedro? 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 $18San Pedro $34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ilha Grande
Also for Ilha Grande, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Angra dos Reis: Shared Transfer to Rio de Janeiro: $46
- Regular Transfer Angra dos Reis x Rio de Janeiro and Airports: $51
- Departure private transfer from Costa do Sol to Rio GIG Airport: $160
Is it cheaper to fly into Ilha Grande or San Pedro?
Prices for flights to both San Pedro 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 $37San Pedro $69
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in San Pedro
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in San Pedro.
- Overwater Fry Jacks Cooking Class at The Mayan: $39
- Overwater Ceviche Cooking Class at The Mayan: $39
- Belizean Bites Lunch Food Tour in San Pedro: $72
- Savor Belize Dinner Food Tour in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye: $90
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ilha Grande $6.72San Pedro $33
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
- Boat Tour To The Beaches Of Angra Dos Reis: $20
- Shared Speedboat Tour - Paradise Island Tour: $27
- Ilha Grande - From Abrãao: Lopes Mendes beach tour & trekking: $35
- Half-Day Ilha Grande Schooner Tour: $47
- Tour Of The Motorboat The Paradisiac Islands Of Angra Dos Reis: $52
- 6-Hour Speedboat Tour to Blue and Green Lagoons: $55
- Ilha Grande - Private Historical Walking Tour with Natural Pool.: $60
- 7h Speedboat Tour of Paradise Islands: $60
- Schooner Cruise with Caipirinha drinks by the Blue Lagoon: $61
- Angra Islands Speedboat Tour from Paraty: $65
- Full-Day Ilha Grande Northern Coast Speedboat Tour: $68
Tours and Activities in San Pedro
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for San Pedro are as follows:
- 3 Hours Barrier Reef Tour in Caye Caulker, Belize: $59
- Ambergris Caye Food and History Tour: $75
- Ambergris Caye Sunset Sail Tour on the 40' Sirena Azul Sailboat: $85
- Belize Adventure Sailing Sunset: $65
- Belize Hol Chan Marine Reserve & Shark Ray Alley Snorkel Tour - Ambergris Caye: $113
- Belizean Food Experience: $89
- Cave Tubing and Zipline Adventure From San Pedro: $210
- Caye Caulker Boat Tour Experience: $165
- Caye Caulker Fishing Adventure with Catch & Grill Lunch: $180
- Caye Caulker Marine Reserve 3 Stops Snorkeling Adventure: $65
- Caye Caulker Tiki Boat Sunset Cruise: $65
- Double Activity Limo Tour - Altun Ha Ruins & ATV Jungle Adventure: $270
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIlha Grande $11San Pedro $16
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ilha Grande and San Pedro, we can see that San Pedro 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 San Pedro 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 San Pedro would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in San Pedro 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 San Pedro 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.