Which place is cheaper, Cody, Wyoming or Saint John?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Saint John or Cody, Wyoming?
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 Saint John and Cody, Wyoming. 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: Saint John or Cody, Wyoming?
Saint John
With the popularity of the Caribbean rising, many islands have become touristy and expensive – but not St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
At only nine miles long and five miles wide, St. John is the smallest of the Virgin Islands, and, many argue, the prettiest. It's the kind of place that has maintained it's cultural identity, but still welcomes visitors from all over the world. With a population of just 5,000, the residents of St. John know everyone and everything happening on the island.
This island is perfect for people who want an undisturbed island getaway at any price. Between resorts and campgrounds there is a spot for everyone on St. John.
Cody, Wyoming
Named after Colonel William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody - the man who founded the original town - Cody, Wyoming is a city that emanates the traditional Wild West. With daily shootout reenactments in the streets and regular rodeos, Cody attracts visitors from all over. It is located just outside the eastern border of Yellowstone National Park, and so has easy access to outdoor activities as well, from horseback riding like a real gunslinger to hiking in Teton National Forest.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to United States of America, and The Best Train & Rail Tours in United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySaint John $192Cody, Wyoming $157
The average daily cost (per person) in Saint John is $192, while the average daily cost in Cody, Wyoming 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 Saint John and Cody, Wyoming in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSaint John $106Cody, Wyoming $78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSaint John $212Cody, Wyoming $156
Compare Hotels in Saint John and Cody, Wyoming
Looking for a hotel in Saint John or Cody, Wyoming? 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: Cody, Wyoming Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Saint John $49Cody, Wyoming $46
Is it cheaper to fly into Saint John or Cody, Wyoming?
Prices for flights to both Cody, Wyoming and Saint John 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 daySaint John $56Cody, Wyoming $47
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Saint John $23Cody, Wyoming $33
Tours and Activities in Saint John
Here are a few actual costs in Saint John for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- St. John: A Private Island Adventure Tour & Trunk Bay Beach: $627
- USVI: Island & Beach Tours in St. Thomas & St. John (2 Days): $199
Tours and Activities in Cody, Wyoming
For Cody, Wyoming, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Cody Trolley Tours - Best of the West Trolley Tour: $34
- Surfin In The Rockies Duckie Tours!: $40
- Red Canyon River Trip’s all inclusive Half Day Tour! : $85
- Red Canyon Wild Mustang Tour 5:00: $89
- Red Canyon Mustang Tour 8am: $89
- All-Inclusive YNP Lower Loop Tour for 55+Seniors P/U in Cody Wy : $189
- All-Inclusive Yellowstone”The Volcano” *FAMILY FRIENDLY* Tour: $259
- From Cody: Full-Day Yellowstone National Park Tour: $260
- Guided Upper Loop of Yellowstone Tour from Cody, WY: $269
- Guided Lower Loop of Yellowstone Tour from Cody, WY: $269
- Yellowstone Nat'l Park Full Day Tour From Cody, WY : $275
- Wild Mustang Half Day Tour - Cody Wyoming - Private: $298
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySaint John $44Cody, Wyoming $18
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Saint John and Cody, Wyoming, we can see that Saint John is more expensive. And not only is Cody, Wyoming much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Saint John is in Caribbean Islands and Cody, Wyoming 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 Cody, Wyoming would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cody, Wyoming 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 Saint John would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John than you might in Cody, Wyoming.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Saint John Expensive? and Is Cody, Wyoming 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.