Which place is cheaper, Grande-Terre or Punta del Este?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Punta del Este or Grande-Terre?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Punta del Este 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: Punta del Este or Grande-Terre?
Punta del Este
Punta del Este with its many beaches, elegant seaside homes, yacht harbor, high-rise apartment buildings, pricey hotels, ardent night scene and glitzy restaurants is a chic beach resort town in Uruguay. Many tourists come from Brazil and Argentina, on the other side of the Rio de la Plata, to get some nice sun and lay on the beach for a weekend getaway. Punta del Este is more expensive than other areas in Uruguay and has been called the Monaco of South America. Tourist season varies wildly from totally deserted in the winter to very crowded in the summer.
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 Cultural Tours in Uruguay, and The Best Adventure Tours to Uruguay.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPunta del Este $98Grande-Terre $155
The average daily cost (per person) in Punta del Este is $98, 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 Punta del Este and Grande-Terre in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPunta del Este $55Grande-Terre $87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPunta del Este $110Grande-Terre $174
Compare Hotels in Punta del Este and Grande-Terre
Looking for a hotel in Punta del Este 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: Punta del Este Hotel Prices and Grande-Terre Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Punta del Este $22Grande-Terre $9.64
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Punta del Este
Also for Punta del Este, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Montevideo Hotels to Carrasco Airport MVD Departure Transfer: $49
- Montevideo hotels to Carrasco International Airport (MVD) - Departure Transfer: $49
- Private Transfer - Punta Del Este Port to Carrasco Airport (MVD): $85
- Private Transfer from Montevideo City to Montevideo Cruise Port: $55
- Private Transfer from Montevideo city to Montevideo Cruise Port: $30
- Private Transfer from Montevideo hotels to Punta Del Este Port: $72
- Private Transfer from Montevideo to Punta Del Este Cruise Port: $85
- Private Transfer from Punta Del Este Cruise Port to Montevideo: $85
- Private Transfer from Punta Del Este Port to Montevideo hotels: $72
- Private Transfer to Punta del Este Airport: $60
- Punta del Este Airport Private Transfer: $60
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 Punta del Este or Grande-Terre?
Prices for flights to both Grande-Terre and Punta del Este 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 dayPunta del Este $31Grande-Terre $51
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Punta del Este $11Grande-Terre $48
Tours and Activities in Punta del Este
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Punta del Este.
- La Vista 360 ticket de admisión: $11
- Skip the Line: Casapueblo Museum Admission Ticket in Punta del Este: $15
- Guided Tour of the Winery Viña Edén: $18
- Punta del Este Classic City Tour with Sunset in Casapueblo: $30
- Guided Tour of Vineyards: $33
- Half-Day City Tour: $47
- Discovering Half-Day City Tour: $47
- Punta del Este City Tour for Cruisers: $50
- Punta del Este, City Tour: $50
- Bike Tour Peninsula - Punta del Este: $65
- Private - Punta del Este City Tour for Cruisers: $120
- Punta del Este Shore Excursion: Private Sightseeing Tour of Punta del Este: $127
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 dayPunta del Este $7.70Grande-Terre $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Punta del Este
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Punta del Este:
- Wine Tasting: $42
- Half Day Private Canelones Wine Tour from Montevideo : $158
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Punta del Este and Grande-Terre, we can see that Grande-Terre is more expensive. And not only is Punta del Este much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Punta del Este 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 Punta del Este would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Punta del Este 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 Punta del Este.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Punta del Este Expensive? and Is Grande-Terre Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Punta del Este or Grande-Terre?
Punta del Este 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 Punta del Este or Grande-Terre in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Punta del Este as well as Grande-Terre. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grande-Terre throughout the year.
In January, Punta del Este is generally cooler than Grande-Terrein July. Daily temperatures in Punta del Este average around 23°C (73°F), and Grande-Terre fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Grande-Terre. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Punta del Este this time of the year. In the summer, Punta del Este often gets more sunshine than Grande-Terrein July. Punta del Este gets 296 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Grande-Terre receives 245 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Grande-Terre. Punta del Este usually gets less rain in January than Grande-Terrein July. Punta del Este gets 75 mm (3 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 JulyPunta del Este 23°C (73°F)Grande-Terre 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Punta del Este or Grande-Terre in the Autumn?
Both Grande-Terre and Punta del Este 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.
Punta del Este is much colder than Grande-Terre in the autumn. The daily temperature in Punta del Este averages around 17°C (63°F) in April, and Grande-Terre fluctuates around 27°C (80°F)in October.
It's quite sunny in Grande-Terre. Punta del Este usually receives less sunshine than Grande-Terre during autumn. Punta del Este gets 171 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, Punta del Este usually receives less rain than Grande-Terrein October. Punta del Este gets 84 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 OctoberPunta del Este 17°C (63°F)Grande-Terre 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Punta del Este or Grande-Terre in the Winter?
Both Grande-Terre and Punta del Este during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grande-Terre year-round.
In the winter, Punta del Este is much colder than Grande-Terre. Typically, the winter temperatures in Punta del Este in July average around 10°C (50°F), and Grande-Terre averages at about 24°C (76°F)in January.
In Grande-Terre, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Punta del Este often gets less sunshine than Grande-Terrein January. Punta del Este gets 135 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Grande-Terre receives 236 hours of full sun.
Punta del Este usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Grande-Terrein January. Punta del Este gets 90 mm (3.5 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 JanuaryPunta del Este 10°C (50°F)Grande-Terre 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Punta del Este or Grande-Terre in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Punta del Este and Grande-Terre. Grande-Terre attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Punta del Este is generally much colder than Grande-Terrein April. Daily temperatures in Punta del Este average around 16°C (61°F), and Grande-Terre fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Grande-Terre this time of the year. In Punta del Este, it's very sunny this time of the year. Punta del Este usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Grande-Terre during spring. Punta del Este gets 248 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. In October, Punta del Este usually receives less rain than Grande-Terrein April. Punta del Este gets 85 mm (3.3 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 AprilPunta del Este 16°C (61°F)Grande-Terre 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Grande-Terre and Punta del Este
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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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