Which place is cheaper, Saint John's or Nice?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Nice or Saint John's?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Nice and Saint John's can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Nice or Saint John's?
Nice
Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.
Saint John's
If you've been to St. John's, Antigua, you were likely on a cruise - which means you likely did not have enough time to truly experience the magic of this tiny island getaway.
St. Johns is the capital of the tiny islands of Antigua and Barbuda. Located on Antigua, this tropical city lives up to its status as a tropical paradise. With 365 beaches on the island, you can enjoy the luxury of lounging in the sand every day of the year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in France, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNice €131Saint John's €206
The average daily cost (per person) in Nice is €131, while the average daily cost in Saint John's is €206. 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 Nice and Saint John's in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNice €59Saint John's €111
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNice €118Saint John's €222
Compare Hotels in Nice and Saint John's
Looking for a hotel in Nice or Saint John's? 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: Nice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nice €25Saint John's €16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
- Arrival Transfer from Côte d'Azur Airport NCE to Nice City in Private Car: $44
- Arrival Transfer from Nice Airport NCE to Nice city by Sedan: $59
- Arrival Transfer: Nice Airport NCE to Cannes in Luxury Van: $116
- Cruise Port Hercule to Monaco hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $92
- Day Trip / transfer to and from aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur: $93
- Departure Transfer: Monaco to Nice Airport NCE in Business Car: $110
- Departure Transfer: Monaco to Nice Airport NCE in Luxury Van: $131
- Departure Transfer: Nice to Nice Airport NCE in Business Car: $68
- Departure Transfer: Villefranche Port to Nice Airport: $53
- Ferry Transfer to Sainte Marguerite Island from Nice: $57
- From Nice Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Monaco: $151
- From Nice Airport: Private Transfer to Cannes: $129
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint John's
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint John's:
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Local Bus€1.41
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Taxi From Airport€6.49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint John's
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint John's:
- Round-Trip Transfer between Antigua Airport and Antigua Hotels: $32
- Shared Roundtrip Taxi Transfer from Antigua Airport to Royalton Antigua Resort: $45
- Private One-Way Antigua Airport Transfer To/From Antigua: $45
- Private Transfer from St. John's Port to Antigua Airport (ANU): $50
- Private Transfer from Antigua Airport (ANU) to St. John's Port: $50
- Airport Transfer from/to all resorts in Antigua - Water Inc.: $60
- Antigua Airport Private Roundtrip Transfer to and from Royalton Antigua Resort: $60
- Private Airport Transfers to Antigua and Barbuda: $60
- Biggvee Airport Roundtrip Transfer: $70
- VIP Meet and Greet Fast Track on Arrival at Antigua Airport - without Transfers : $74
- Island to Antigua&Barbuda V.C.Bird Airport(ANU)- Private Transfer: $78
- Antigua&Barbuda V.C.Bird Airport(ANU) to island Private Transfer: $78
Is it cheaper to fly into Nice or Saint John's?
Prices for flights to both Saint John's and Nice 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 dayNice €49Saint John's €63
Typical Food Prices in Nice
Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:
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Slushee€2.50
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Strawberries€4.00
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Loaf of Bread€3.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.
- Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting: $84
- Viator Exclusive: Organic French Dinner in the Garden of Nice: $95
- Old Nice Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $107
- 3.5-Hour Original Old Town Food Tour: $108
- Private French Cooking Class with a Fun Local Noel: $108
- Half-Day Walking Food Tour in Nice with Lunch: $115
- Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner: $147
- Dinner in the vineyard French Riviera: $193
- Dinner in the Vineyard French Riviera: $206
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint John's
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint John's.
- City Lime Food Tour: Taste our culture on Antigua's only food tour in the city!: $105
- Discover the Flavors of St. Johns Food Tour: $125
- Private Art Tour or Food Tour: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nice €12Saint John's €96
Tours and Activities in Nice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:
- Nice : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.14
- Vieux Nice : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.14
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
- Ticket to Musée National du Sport: $6.46
- Nice Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Monaco Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.58
- Navigating A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Nice's Old Town Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $7.00
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $7.00
- Nice city tour: audio guide app in your smartphone: $7.53
Typical Entertainment Prices in Saint John's
Here are a few typical costs in Saint John's for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to the Museum of Antigua & Barbu€2.78
Tours and Activities in Saint John's
Here are a few actual costs in Saint John's for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Chariot City Tour Antigua: $20
- Antigua Shore Excursion: City of St John's Sightseeing Tour: $59
- City of St John's Sightseeing Tour: $59
- Cultural and Historical Home Tour in The Antiguan Experience : $66
- Small-Group Hiking Experience in Antigua: $70
- Glenmon taxi and tours: $70
- Stingray City Experience Antigua - ONLY TICKET: $73
- Antigua Historical Sites Island Tour: $75
- Kayak Eco Adventures Glass Kayak Nature and Snorkeling Tour: $75
- Authentic Antiguan Experience: $79
- Nightlife Tour of Antigua and Barbuda: $80
- TRIPLE ACTIVITY TOUR, Bike Kayak Hike, ANTIGUA : $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNice €17Saint John's €17
Sample the Local Flavors in Nice
Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Nice Bar Crawl | Best Bars In 1 Night! VIP + FREE SHOTS: $6.03
- Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entry and Free Shots: $16
- Nice : International Party Pub / Bar Crawl Unlimited Ticket: $17
- Pub Crawl Nice with Drinking Games and Optional Drink special: $22
- Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $25
- Nice Bar Crawl | Infamous International Party!: $27
- Nice Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $45
- New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $53
- New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl Nice France: $54
- Provence Organic Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Nice: $66
- Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour: $83
- Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice: $84
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nice and Saint John's, we can see that Saint John's is more expensive. And not only is Nice much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nice is in Europe and Saint John's 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 Nice would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nice 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 Saint John's would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John's than you might in Nice.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nice Expensive? and Is Saint John's Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nice or Saint John's?
Nice has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Saint John's. When comparing the sizes of Nice and Saint John's, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Nice or Saint John's?
Nice has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint John's experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Nice or Saint John's in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Nice and Saint John's. Many travelers come to Nice for the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences. Saint John's attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Nice is cooler than Saint John's in the summer. The daily temperature in Nice averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Saint John's fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Saint John's receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Nice usually receives less rain than Saint John's. Nice gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNice 23°C (73°F)Saint John's 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Nice or Saint John's in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Nice as well as Saint John's. Many visitors come to Nice in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John's throughout the year.
In the autumn, Nice is much colder than Saint John's. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Nice in October average around 17°C (63°F), and Saint John's averages at about 27°C (80°F).
It's quite rainy in Saint John's. Nice receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Nice usually gets less rain in October than Saint John's. Nice gets 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNice 17°C (63°F)Saint John's 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Nice or Saint John's in the Winter?
Both Saint John's and Nice are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Nice for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John's because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Nice is generally much colder than Saint John's. Daily temperatures in Nice average around 9°C (48°F), and Saint John's fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
In January, Nice usually receives around the same amount of rain as Saint John's. Nice gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNice 9°C (48°F)Saint John's 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Nice or Saint John's in the Spring?
Both Saint John's and Nice during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Nice because of the beaches and the natural beauty. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint John's year-round.
Nice is much colder than Saint John's in the spring. The daily temperature in Nice averages around 13°C (56°F) in April, and Saint John's fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
Saint John's gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Nice usually gets less rain in April than Saint John's. Nice gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNice 13°C (56°F)Saint John's 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Saint John's and Nice
| Nice | Saint John's | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (49°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| May | 16°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (69°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
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