Which place is cheaper, Grande-Terre or La Plata?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit La Plata or Grande-Terre?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between La Plata and Grande-Terre can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: La Plata or Grande-Terre?
La Plata
Just over an hour from Buenos Aires, the bustling university city of La Plata is notable for being South America's first planned city. Indeed, also known as the City of Diagonal, La Plata's intricate grid system includes diagonal streets that run through it, contributing to easy navigation but confusing intersections.La Plata is the Capital of the Province of Buenos Aires, the main Argentine state, so you will find lots of elaborate government buildings alongside leafy green plazas in this laid back as well as active city. La Plata is a happening university town with a population of over 700,000. You can walk the width of it in under an hour, stopping at trendy craft beer bars, local music joints, and great restaurants along the way. Also, football is a religion in Argentina and if you're looking for some local atmosphere, La Plata is the place to go! Two of Argentina's biggest football teams, Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata and Estudiantes de La Plata challenge each other each year. If you are around during that special day for the city, you will witness thousands of fans wearing the relevant colours heading off to watch the match and parade by calle 7.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Buenos Aires.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLa Plata $8.62Grande-Terre $155
The average daily cost (per person) in La Plata is $8.62, while the average daily cost in Grande-Terre is $155. 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 La Plata and Grande-Terre in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLa Plata $3.47Grande-Terre $87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLa Plata $6.94Grande-Terre $174
Compare Hotels in La Plata and Grande-Terre
Looking for a hotel in La Plata 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: La Plata Hotel Prices and Grande-Terre Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.La Plata $2.47Grande-Terre $9.64
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grande-Terre
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Grande-Terre:
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Guadeloupe island - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $159
- Departure Private Transfer from Saint-Francois to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $92
- Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre Airport to Deshaies or Trois Riviers by SUV: $91
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Guadeloupe island hotel-Arrival Private Transfer: $79
- Private Transfer in Guadeloupe: $71
- Departure Private Transfer from Sainte-Anne to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $60
- Private Transfers (Airport, Port, Hotels) Guadeloupe : $54
- Departure Private Transfer from Le Gosier to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $51
- Arrival Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Le Gosier by SUV: $50
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Pointe-a-Pitre - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $46
- Departure Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $41
- Arrival Private Transfer Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Pointe a Pitre by SUV: $41
Is it cheaper to fly into La Plata or Grande-Terre?
Prices for flights to both Grande-Terre and La Plata 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 dayLa Plata $3.37Grande-Terre $51
Typical Food Prices in La Plata
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to La Plata:
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Ice Cream$0.01
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.La Plata $2.16Grande-Terre $48
Typical Entertainment Prices in La Plata
For La Plata, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Sciencias Naturales Museum Entrance Fee$0.01
Tours and Activities in Grande-Terre
Here are a few actual costs in Grande-Terre for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- *Cruise Stopover* - Tropical Forest - Sainte-Anne Beach: $60
- Cruise Stopover at Village Sainte Anne and its Beach: $31
- Cruise stopover - Plage du Gosier Round trip: $15
- Full Day Private Boat Tour to the Lagoon of Guadeloupe: $232
- Full Day Tour of Guadeloupe: $157
- Guided tour by electric tuk-tuk: $49
- Photoshoot + Drone on a Caribbean paradise beach or day tour : $100
- Private Surf Lessons Tour in Guadeloupe: $97
- Private Ultralight Seaplane Experience in Guadeloupe: $169
- Stand Up Paddle Adventure in Guadeloupe: $49
- Stopover Cruise - Valombreuse Botanical Garden + Sainte-Anne Beach: $49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLa Plata $1.20Grande-Terre $13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between La Plata and Grande-Terre, we can see that Grande-Terre is more expensive. And not only is La Plata much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since La Plata 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 La Plata would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in La Plata 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 La Plata.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is La Plata Expensive? and Is Grande-Terre Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit La Plata or Grande-Terre?
La Plata has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Grande-Terre experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit La Plata or Grande-Terre in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to La Plata as well as Grande-Terre. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grande-Terre throughout the year.
La Plata is around the same temperature as Grande-Terre in the summer. The daily temperature in La Plata averages around 25°C (77°F) in January, and Grande-Terre fluctuates around 27°C (81°F)in July.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Grande-Terre. In the summer, La Plata often gets less sunshine than Grande-Terrein July. La Plata gets 191 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Grande-Terre receives 245 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Grande-Terre. La Plata usually gets less rain in January than Grande-Terrein July. La Plata gets 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Grande-Terre receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulyLa Plata 25°C (77°F)Grande-Terre 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit La Plata or Grande-Terre in the Autumn?
Both Grande-Terre and La Plata are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Grande-Terre because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, La Plata is cooler than Grande-Terre. Typically, the autumn temperatures in La Plata in April average around 18°C (65°F), and Grande-Terre averages at about 27°C (80°F)in October.
It's quite sunny in Grande-Terre. La Plata usually receives less sunshine than Grande-Terre during autumn. La Plata gets 156 hours of sunny skies, while Grande-Terre receives 217 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Grande-Terre. In April, La Plata usually receives less rain than Grande-Terrein October. La Plata gets 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Grande-Terre receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberLa Plata 18°C (65°F)Grande-Terre 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit La Plata or Grande-Terre in the Winter?
Both Grande-Terre and La Plata during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grande-Terre year-round.
In July, La Plata is generally much colder than Grande-Terrein January. Daily temperatures in La Plata average around 12°C (53°F), and Grande-Terre fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
In Grande-Terre, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, La Plata often gets less sunshine than Grande-Terrein January. La Plata gets 102 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Grande-Terre receives 236 hours of full sun.
La Plata usually gets less rain in July than Grande-Terrein January. La Plata gets 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Grande-Terre receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuaryLa Plata 12°C (53°F)Grande-Terre 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit La Plata or Grande-Terre in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both La Plata and Grande-Terre. Grande-Terre attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
La Plata is cooler than Grande-Terre in the spring. The daily temperature in La Plata averages around 18°C (64°F) in October, and Grande-Terre fluctuates around 26°C (78°F)in April.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Grande-Terre this time of the year. La Plata usually receives less sunshine than Grande-Terre during spring. La Plata gets 167 hours of sunny skies, while Grande-Terre receives 240 hours of full sun in the spring.
Grande-Terre receives a lot of rain in the spring. La Plata gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, La Plata usually receives less rain than Grande-Terrein April. La Plata gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Grande-Terre receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilLa Plata 18°C (64°F)Grande-Terre 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Grande-Terre and La Plata
| La Plata | Grande-Terre | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 24°C (75°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (71°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (65°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 12°C (53°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 12°C (53°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (55°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (69°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (74°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
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