Which place is cheaper, Castries or Paris?
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 Paris or Castries?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Paris or Castries? 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: Paris or Castries?
Paris
Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayParis €265Castries €165
The average daily cost (per person) in Paris is €265, while the average daily cost in Castries is €165. 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 Paris and Castries in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personParis €153Castries €89
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomParis €306Castries €178
Compare Hotels in Paris and Castries
Looking for a hotel in Paris or Castries? 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: Paris Hotel Prices and Castries Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paris €21Castries €23
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:
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Metro€6.40
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Train from Airport€9.00
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Metro tickets€6.80
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Train€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris
Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from/to CDG, ORLY airports DISNEYLAND: $23
- Paris Private Transfer: One-Way City Ride: $37
- Private Transfer Service in Paris – Select Your Route: $39
- Notre Dame Interior and Exterior tour with Optional transfer: $40
- Private Transfer Arrival and Departure Orly Airport ORY: $42
- Private Arrival Transfer: Paris Train Station to Hotel: $43
- Paris Private Airport Transfers - Comfort Cars: $46
- CDG Airport Private Transfer ⇄ City Center/Disneyland: $48
- ORY Airport Private Transfer ⇄ City Center/Disneyland: $48
- Private Transfer from Disneyland Paris to Charles de Gaulle or Orly Airports: $50
- Private Transfer from Paris to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport: $50
- Shuttle Arrival Transfer from Paris Airport to Hotel/ Apartment: $50
Is it cheaper to fly into Paris or Castries?
Prices for flights to both Castries and Paris 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 dayParis €72Castries €58
Typical Food Prices in Paris
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:
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Ice Cream€8.00
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Breakfast€7.00
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Breakfast for 2€30
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Dinner on River Cruise€86
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Dinner€57
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Cheese€13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris
For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $65
- Paris Seine River dinner cruise from Alexandre III bridge: $67
- Authentic Indian Dinner in Paris: $74
- Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $74
- Paris Food Tour: $79
- Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Dinner at Le Bistro Parisien: $82
- Sightseeing 3 course Dinner Cruise on Seine River from Paris: $85
- Paris Le Marais Food Tour – Full French Meal by Do Eat Better: $86
- Paris Guided Food Tour by Bike - Ile de la Cité and Marais: $90
- Paris Food Tour: 10+ Tastings, French Wine, Cheeses & Secret Dish: $91
- Paris Saint Germain Food Tour - Full French Meal by Do Eat Better: $96
- Paris Street Food Tour With a Local Guide: $97
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Paris €76Castries €24
Typical Entertainment Prices in Paris
For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Louvre Entry for Two€18
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Admission to Pantheon€5.00
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Catacombs (2)€23
Tours and Activities in Paris
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.
- Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $1.19
- Self-Guided Tours in Paris with 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.42
- Paris Montmartre Scavenger Hunt and Self Guided Walking Tour: $3.42
- Paris Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.42
- Paris Montmartre Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt: $3.43
- Paris Le Marais Self Guided Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $3.43
- Paris Notre-Dame Tour with Scheduled Group Access: $3.43
- Paris - Latin Quarter Free Tour in English (Tip-Based): $4.57
- Paris Time Machine: Hidden Gems Walking Tour: $4.57
- Central Paris Highlights Walking Tour: $4.57
- Paris Montmartre Free Walking Tour in English: $4.57
- Versailles Palace and Gardens Self Guided Audio Tour: $5.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayParis €24Castries €9.86
Typical Alcohol Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:
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Wine€14
Sample the Local Flavors in Paris
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:
- Paris Pub Crawl : Bars with Club Entry and Shots: $17
- The Original Pub Crawl + Free Shots + VIP Club Entry: $17
- Social Pub Crawl – Come Alone, Leave With Friends: $19
- Paris International Pub Crawl with Free Shots & Fun Games: $29
- Paris Montmartre Cheese Charcuterie Wine Tasting with Audio Tour: $29
- Visit and tasting at the distillery L'Alambic Parisien: $32
- Paris Gin Craft Distillery Tour and Tasting: $34
- Guided Tour of Montmartre with Cheese and Wine Tasting: $41
- A burlesque cabaret in an old brothel: $42
- Vegan Wine Tasting in Paris right next to Père Lachaise: $51
- Cheese and Wine Tasting in the Latin Quarter with Chef Alex: $67
- Paris Wine Tasting & French Cheese Pairing with Sommelier: $69
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paris and Castries, we can see that Paris is more expensive. And not only is Castries much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Paris is in Europe and Castries 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 Castries would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Castries 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 Paris would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paris than you might in Castries.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Paris Expensive? and Is Castries 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.