Which place is cheaper, Grande-Terre or Piriapolis?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Piriapolis or Grande-Terre?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Piriapolis or Grande-Terre, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Piriapolis or Grande-Terre?
Piriapolis
Piriapolis is a small beach town between Montevideo and Punta del Este in Uruguay. It is a more laid back version of Punta del Este with fewer fancy restaurants and clubs but it has perhaps more charm, with its grand old hotel and beachfront promenade backed by small mountains. The rather old-school coastal resort is vaguely reminiscent of a Mediterranean beach town.
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 Adventure Tours to Uruguay, and The Best Cultural Tours in Uruguay.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPiriapolis $67Grande-Terre $157
The average daily cost (per person) in Piriapolis is $67, while the average daily cost in Grande-Terre is $157. 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 Piriapolis and Grande-Terre in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPiriapolis $27Grande-Terre $88
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPiriapolis $54Grande-Terre $176
Compare Hotels in Piriapolis and Grande-Terre
Looking for a hotel in Piriapolis 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: Piriapolis Hotel Prices and Grande-Terre Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Piriapolis $31Grande-Terre $9.75
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grande-Terre
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Grande-Terre:
- Arrival Private Transfer Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Pointe a Pitre by SUV: $41
- Arrival Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Le Gosier by SUV: $50
- Departure Private Transfer from Le Gosier to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $51
- Departure Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $41
- Departure Private Transfer from Saint-Francois to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $92
- Departure Private Transfer from Sainte-Anne to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $60
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Guadeloupe island - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $159
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Guadeloupe island hotel-Arrival Private Transfer: $79
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Pointe-a-Pitre - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $46
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport to Pointe-a-Pitre Hotels Arrival Transfer: $23
- Pointe-a-Pitre to Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) - Departure Private Transfer: $23
- Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre Airport to Deshaies or Trois Riviers by SUV: $91
Is it cheaper to fly into Piriapolis or Grande-Terre?
Prices for flights to both Grande-Terre and Piriapolis 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 dayPiriapolis $23Grande-Terre $51
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Piriapolis $5.89Grande-Terre $48
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: $15
- Cruise Stopover at Village Sainte Anne and its Beach: $31
- Guided tour by electric tuk-tuk: $49
- Stand Up Paddle Adventure in Guadeloupe: $49
- Stopover Cruise - Valombreuse Botanical Garden + Sainte-Anne Beach: $49
- *Cruise Stopover* - Tropical Forest - Sainte-Anne Beach: $60
- Private Surf Lessons Tour in Guadeloupe: $97
- Photoshoot + Drone on a Caribbean paradise beach or day tour : $100
- Full Day Tour of Guadeloupe: $157
- Private Ultralight Seaplane Experience in Guadeloupe: $169
- Full Day Private Boat Tour to the Lagoon of Guadeloupe: $232
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPiriapolis $8.11Grande-Terre $13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Piriapolis and Grande-Terre, we can see that Grande-Terre is more expensive. And not only is Piriapolis much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Piriapolis 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 Piriapolis would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Piriapolis 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 Piriapolis.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Piriapolis Expensive? and Is Grande-Terre Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Piriapolis or Grande-Terre?
Piriapolis 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 Piriapolis or Grande-Terre in the Summer?
Both Grande-Terre and Piriapolis are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Grande-Terre because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Piriapolis is generally cooler than Grande-Terrein July. Daily temperatures in Piriapolis average around 23°C (73°F), and Grande-Terre fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
It's quite sunny in Grande-Terre. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Piriapolis. Piriapolis usually receives more sunshine than Grande-Terre during summer. Piriapolis gets 296 hours of sunny skies, while Grande-Terre receives 245 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Grande-Terre. In January, Piriapolis usually receives less rain than Grande-Terrein July. Piriapolis gets 75 mm (3 in) of rain, while Grande-Terre receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulyPiriapolis 23°C (73°F)Grande-Terre 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Piriapolis or Grande-Terre in the Autumn?
Both Grande-Terre and Piriapolis during the autumn are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grande-Terre year-round.
Piriapolis is much colder than Grande-Terre in the autumn. The daily temperature in Piriapolis averages around 17°C (63°F) in April, and Grande-Terre fluctuates around 27°C (80°F)in October.
In Grande-Terre, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Piriapolis often gets less sunshine than Grande-Terrein October. Piriapolis gets 171 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Grande-Terre receives 217 hours of full sun.
Grande-Terre gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Piriapolis usually gets less rain in April than Grande-Terrein October. Piriapolis gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Grande-Terre receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberPiriapolis 17°C (63°F)Grande-Terre 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Piriapolis or Grande-Terre in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Piriapolis and Grande-Terre. Grande-Terre attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Piriapolis is much colder than Grande-Terre. Typically, the winter temperatures in Piriapolis in July average around 10°C (50°F), and Grande-Terre averages at about 24°C (76°F)in January.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Grande-Terre this time of the year. Piriapolis usually receives less sunshine than Grande-Terre during winter. Piriapolis gets 135 hours of sunny skies, while Grande-Terre receives 236 hours of full sun in the winter.
In July, Piriapolis usually receives around the same amount of rain as Grande-Terrein January. Piriapolis gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Grande-Terre receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuaryPiriapolis 10°C (50°F)Grande-Terre 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Piriapolis or Grande-Terre in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Piriapolis as well as Grande-Terre. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grande-Terre throughout the year.
In October, Piriapolis is generally much colder than Grande-Terrein April. Daily temperatures in Piriapolis average around 16°C (61°F), and Grande-Terre fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Grande-Terre. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Piriapolis this time of the year. In the spring, Piriapolis often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Grande-Terrein April. Piriapolis gets 248 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Grande-Terre receives 240 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Grande-Terre. Piriapolis usually gets less rain in October than Grande-Terrein April. Piriapolis gets 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Grande-Terre receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilPiriapolis 16°C (61°F)Grande-Terre 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Grande-Terre and Piriapolis
| Piriapolis | Grande-Terre | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 23°C (73°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 22°C (72°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 11°C (52°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 10°C (50°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 11°C (52°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 13°C (55°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
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