Which place is cheaper, New Orleans or Roatan?
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 Roatan or New Orleans?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Roatan and New Orleans. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Roatan or New Orleans?
Roatan
Your next great vacation lies just thirty miles off the north coast of Honduras. Right above the world's largest coral reef is the island of Roatan. As a popular tourist attraction and standard cruise destination, it's not uncommon to see tons of Americans during your trip. In fact, the cruising industry has had huge impact on the island's culture. While ships are in port, traffic will be heavier and prices may go up. Because of the growth of tourism, most locals speak both Spanish and English.
New Orleans
New Orleans is the largest city in the state of Louisiana, and it is a cultural city that is the home of jazz, unique cuisine, and Mardi Gras in the U.S. It was established in 1718 and is one of the oldest cities in the country. The culture of the city has a mix of French, Creole, African American, Caribbean, Irish, Haitian, German and Vietnamese. There's an energy and atmosphere that is unlike any place else.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, The Best Cultural Tours in United States of America, and The Best Photography Tours in United States of America.
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Roatan Prices
Honduras PricesNew Orleans Prices
USA Prices -
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRoatan $42New Orleans $271
The average daily cost (per person) in Roatan is $42, while the average daily cost in New Orleans is $271. 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 Roatan and New Orleans in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRoatan $10New Orleans $125
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRoatan $20New Orleans $250
Compare Hotels in Roatan and New Orleans
Looking for a hotel in Roatan or New Orleans? 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: New Orleans Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Roatan $17New Orleans $51
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Roatan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:
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Water Taxi$3.93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Roatan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Roatan:
- West Bay Beach Day Pass & Private Transfer – Roatán: $89
- Transfers to West End by night from hotels in West Bay or Sandy Bay: $25
- Roatan Zipline, Monkey, Macaws & Sloths Eco Park, Snorkeling, Transfer: $120
- Roatan West Bay Beach Break with Roundtrip Transfer: $75
- Roatan Private Transfers: Airport, Cruise Port or Hotel: $110
- Roatan Island hotels to Mahogany Bay Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $61
- Roatan East End Cultural Experience, Island Lunch & Private Transfer: $95
- Private Transfer from Honduras Roatan Airport (RTB) to Roatan Hotels: $153
- Mahogany Bay Cruise Port to Roatan Island hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $122
- Mahogany Bay Cruise Port to Roatan Island hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $61
- Mahogany Bay Cruise Port to Roatan - Arrival Private Transfer: $56
- Let's Go Native Roatan City Cultural Tour, Transfer: $80
Typical Local Transportation Prices in New Orleans
Some typical examples of transportation costs in New Orleans are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in New Orleans
Also for New Orleans, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- New Orleans Airport(MSY) to Port of New Orleans- Private Transfer: $47
- Private Transfer from New Orleans city to New Orleans Port: $47
- Private Transfer to/from Louis Armstrong Intl Airport and NOLA: $50
- Luxury Private Airport Transfer Service in New Orleans: $50
- Cruise Port Transfer New Orleans and Louis Armstrong Intl MSY: $50
- New Orleans L.Armstrong Airport (MSY) to New Orleans - Arrival Private Transfer: $52
- Private Hotel & Airport Transfers in New Orleans Area One Way: $52
- Private Transfer in New Orleans MSY/Home/Hotel/Work: $60
- New Orleans to New Orleans Airport (MSY) - Departure Transfer: $63
- New Orleans Airport (MSY) to New Orleans - Arrival Transfer: $63
- New Orleans port to New Orleans Airport (MSY) Private Transfer: $63
- New Orleans Airport (MSY) to New Orleans Port Private Transfer: $63
Is it cheaper to fly into Roatan or New Orleans?
Prices for flights to both New Orleans and Roatan 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 dayRoatan $15New Orleans $78
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Roatan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Roatan.
- Cooking classes from a Local!: $245
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in New Orleans
For New Orleans, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal: $45
- Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans: $45
- New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option: $58
- Jazz Dinner Cruise aboard the Riverboat City of New Orleans: $60
- New Orleans Sweet Treats Food Tour: Beignets, Donuts, & Much More: $70
- New Orleans Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $73
- French Quarter Walking Food Tour: Signature Tastes of New Orleans: $80
- French Quarter Food Tour: $89
- Lower Garden District Food Tour: $89
- NOLA Carte Food Tour: 300 Years of Flavor in the French Quarter: $96
- New Orleans Original Seafood Tour of the French Quarter: $100
- New Orleans Cooking Class and Cocktail Walking Tour: $106
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Roatan $25New Orleans $55
Tours and Activities in Roatan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Roatan are as follows:
- 1 Stop Snorkel Adventure with Beach Break: $45
- 2 Hour Zip Lining Private Tour in Mahogany Bay: $65
- 3-Hours Private Tour in Roatan with Pick Up: $66
- 4 Hours Private Tour with Snorkeling and West Bay Beach Break: $80
- ATV & community adventure, Mangrove tour, food tasting and Beach: $145
- ATV Jungle Adventure and Beach Retreat in Roatan: $99
- ATV Safari and Horseback Adventure at Mahogany Bay: $99
- Atv Island Tour: $140
- Canopy Adventure in Roatán: $60
- Costumed tours in paradise: $65
- Cruise Friendly Sloths, Monkeys JungleZipline Adventure in Roatán: $100
- Cruise Ship Family Chocolate Factory, Sloths & Monkeys, Beach, Transportation: $59
Typical Entertainment Prices in New Orleans
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for New Orleans's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Zoo & Aquarium Tickets (2)$75
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Riverboat Cruise$70
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French Quarter City Tour$100
Tours and Activities in New Orleans
For New Orleans, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- French Quarter Personalized Self-Guided App Tour: $5.00
- New Orleans Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $5.87
- New Orleans French Quarter: Stolen Art Puzzle Adventure: $7.03
- Self-Guided Walking Tour French Quarter In New Orleans: $8.99
- New Orleans French Quarter Walking Tour with Audioguide: $9.38
- Metairie Cemetery Stories: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- A Walk in the Park: City Park New Orleans Audio Tour: $9.99
- New Orleans French Quarter Audio Tour: Iconic Sites & Hidden Gems: $9.99
- New Orleans Ghost Tour in 6 Languages (Self-Guided Audio Tour): $10
- Walking the Tremé: A Self-guided Audio Tour of New Orleans: $12
- Self-Guided Tour of New Orleans’ Historic French Quarter: $12
- New Orleans Haunted Ghost Tour: Explore The Paranormal: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRoatan $6.52New Orleans $60
Sample the Local Flavors in Roatan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Roatan:
- Bar Crawl Tour in West End Village by Pedibike- Let the Good Times Roll: $80
- Roatan ATV Adventure, Island Tour and Craft Brewery Experience: $99
- Roatan Horseback Ride, Island Tour and Brewery Tasting: $125
Sample the Local Flavors in New Orleans
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in New Orleans:
- Pub Crawl: French Quarter Haunted History Cocktail Tour: $15
- Pub Crawl: The Drunken Telling of New Orleans Tales: $18
- Ghost Tour and Haunted Pub Crawl Party with Free Shot: $19
- New Orleans Seafood Bar Crawl: $25
- Crawl Haunted Pub Crawl & Ghost Tour: $27
- Pub Crawl: New Orleans Ghosts, Boos, and Booze: $29
- Pub Crawl: New Orleans Spooky Spirits Ghost Tour: $30
- New Orleans Original True Crime Pub Crawl: $30
- Pub Crawl: New Orleans Cocktail and Ghost Tour: $30
- Pub Crawl: New Orleans Happy Hour Ghost Walking Tour: $33
- New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl: Ghosts & French Quarter Nightlife: $35
- New Orleans Bourbon Street Bar Crawl w/ Shots & Souvenir Cup: $35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Roatan and New Orleans, we can see that New Orleans is more expensive. And not only is Roatan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Roatan is in Central America and New Orleans is in North America, 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 Roatan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Roatan 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 New Orleans would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in New Orleans than you might in Roatan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Roatan Expensive? and Is New Orleans Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Roatan or New Orleans?
New Orleans has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Roatan. When comparing the sizes of Roatan and New Orleans, 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.
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