Which place is cheaper, Grande-Terre or Isla Mujeres?
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 Isla Mujeres or Grande-Terre?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Isla Mujeres and Grande-Terre. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Isla Mujeres or Grande-Terre?
Isla Mujeres
About eight miles from the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, Isla Mujeres is an island in the Mexican Caribbean Sea. The town, of the same name, has a population of about 13,000. Tourism has grown in the area since the 1970s and today it is a significant part of the island's economy. As such, there are plenty of amenities that cater specifically to visitors. The island's proximity to Cuba make it a common transit point for Cubans in route to the United States.
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 Historical Tours in Mexico, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Mexico.
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Isla Mujeres Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayIsla Mujeres $174Grande-Terre $209
The average daily cost (per person) in Isla Mujeres is $174, while the average daily cost in Grande-Terre is $209. 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 Isla Mujeres and Grande-Terre in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIsla Mujeres $75Grande-Terre $95
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIsla Mujeres $150Grande-Terre $190
Compare Hotels in Isla Mujeres and Grande-Terre
Looking for a hotel in Isla Mujeres 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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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Isla Mujeres Hotel Prices and Grande-Terre Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Isla Mujeres $34Grande-Terre $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Isla Mujeres
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Isla Mujeres:
- Cancun Hotel Zone Private Transfers: From/to Cancun Airport: $38
- Catamaran Sailing Adventure Isla Mujeres Unlimited + Transfer From Cancun: $89
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grande-Terre
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Grande-Terre:
- Transfer Guadeloupe Airport to Cruise Port: $38
- Arrival Private Transfer Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Pointe a Pitre by SUV: $41
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Pointe-a-Pitre Arrival Transfer: $46
- Pointe-a-Pitre to Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) - Departure Private Transfer: $46
- Departure Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $49
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Guadeloupe island hotel-Arrival Private Transfer: $70
- Guadeloupe to Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) - Private Transfer: $70
- Private Transfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Port to Pointe-à-Pitre: $75
- Private Transfer from Pointe-à-Pitre to Pointe-à-Pitre Port: $75
- PrivateTransfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Cruise Port: $75
- PrivateTransfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Cruise Port to Airport (PTP): $75
- Departure Transfer from Pointe a Pitre to Pointe a Pitre Airport: $76
Is it cheaper to fly into Isla Mujeres or Grande-Terre?
Prices for flights to both Grande-Terre and Isla Mujeres 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 dayIsla Mujeres $77Grande-Terre $96
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Isla Mujeres $20Grande-Terre $52
Tours and Activities in Isla Mujeres
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Isla Mujeres are as follows:
- Chill at -18°C Isla Mujeres Ice Bar (tickets): $25
- Excursion Crystal Boat Tour at the Caribbean: $29
- Tour Isla Mujeres excursion in Collective Transparent Boat: $40
- Crystal Boat Tour to Isla Mujeres and Reefs: $41
- Transparent Boat Tour Isla Mujeres and Underwater Sightseeing: $52
- Isla Mujeres Snorkeling Adventure at the Underwater Museum: $59
- Snorkel Tour at Musa and Manchones Reef: $59
- Isla Mujeres Snorkeling Tour Adventure: $63
- Transparent Boat Tour from Isla Mujeres: $63
- 3 Hours VIP Semiprivate Tour Isla Mujeres Full Snorkeling Experience: $88
- Isla Mujeres Snorkeling Tour: $89
- MUSA and the Manchones Reef: 2 Tank Dive Tour: $125
Tours and Activities in Grande-Terre
Here are a few actual costs in Grande-Terre for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Cruise stopover - Plage du Gosier Round trip: $17
- Stand Up Paddle Adventure in Guadeloupe: $48
- Guided tour by electric tuk-tuk: $53
- *Cruise Stopover* - CASCADE WITH CRAYFISH- Sainte-Anne Beach: $65
- Pointe à Pitre City Tour, Island Stopover, and Beach Breaks: $101
- Cruise to the Grand Ass DE Sac in an open air aquarium: $131
- Full Day Tour of Guadeloupe: $172
- Private Ultralight Seaplane Experience in Guadeloupe: $185
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIsla Mujeres $24Grande-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: $232
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Isla Mujeres and Grande-Terre, we can see that Grande-Terre is more expensive. And not only is Isla Mujeres much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Isla Mujeres is in North 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 Isla Mujeres would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Isla Mujeres 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 Isla Mujeres.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Isla Mujeres 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.