Which place is cheaper, Castries or Roseau?
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 Roseau or Castries?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Roseau and Castries 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: Roseau or Castries?
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRoseau $242Castries $186
The average daily cost (per person) in Roseau is $242, while the average daily cost in Castries is $186. 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 Roseau and Castries in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRoseau $135Castries $100
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRoseau $270Castries $200
Compare Hotels in Roseau and Castries
Looking for a hotel in Roseau 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: Castries Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Roseau $14Castries $25
Is it cheaper to fly into Roseau or Castries?
Prices for flights to both Castries and Roseau 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 dayRoseau $90Castries $66
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Roseau $42Castries $27
Typical Entertainment Prices in Roseau
For Roseau, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Half Day Taxi Tour of Island$100
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1/2 Day Kayak Rental$35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRoseau $17Castries $11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Roseau and Castries, we can see that Roseau is more expensive. And not only is Castries much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Roseau would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Roseau 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 Roseau 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.