Which place is cheaper, Oahu or Saint John's?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Saint John's or Oahu?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Saint John's or Oahu? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Saint John's or Oahu?
Saint John's
If you've been to St. John's, Antigua, you were likely on a cruise - which means you likely did not have enough time to truly experience the magic of this tiny island getaway.
St. Johns is the capital of the tiny islands of Antigua and Barbuda. Located on Antigua, this tropical city lives up to its status as a tropical paradise. With 365 beaches on the island, you can enjoy the luxury of lounging in the sand every day of the year.
Oahu
Hawaii is the epitome of paradise, and at the heart of paradise is the island of O'ahu (or Oahu). While it's only the third largest of the Hawaiian islands, O'ahu, or "the gathering place," is the most populous in the state with approximately 976,000 people calling O'ahu home, many of which live in the capital city of Honolulu.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in United States of America, and The Best 2-Week Tours in United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySaint John's $222Oahu $333
The average daily cost (per person) in Saint John's is $222, while the average daily cost in Oahu is $333. 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's and Oahu in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSaint John's $120Oahu $237
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSaint John's $240Oahu $474
Compare Hotels in Saint John's and Oahu
Looking for a hotel in Saint John's or Oahu? 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: Oahu Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Saint John's $17Oahu $21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint John's
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint John's:
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Local Bus$1.52
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Taxi From Airport$6.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint John's
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint John's:
- VIP Meet and Greet Fast Track on Arrival at Antigua Airport - without Transfers : $74
- Shared Roundtrip Taxi Transfer from Antigua Airport to Royalton Antigua Resort: $45
- Round-Trip Transfer between Antigua Airport and Antigua Hotels: $32
- Private Transfer from St. John's Port to Antigua Island Hotels: $79
- Private Transfer from St. John's Port to Antigua Airport (ANU): $50
- Private Transfer from Antigua Airport (ANU) to St. John's Port: $50
- Private Transfer from Antigua & Barbuda V.C. Bird Airport (ANU) to island: $113
- Private Roundtrip Airport Transfers & Tour in Antigua & Barbuda: $200
- Private Round Trip Transfer From Antigua Airport To NonSuch Bay: $99
- Private One-Way Antigua Airport Transfer To/From Antigua: $45
- Private Airport Transfers to Antigua and Barbuda: $60
- Private Airport Transfers 1- 2 Pax. Zone C: Hotels: $120
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oahu
Also for Oahu, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Departure Transfer: Airport Shuttle From Ko'olina To Honolulu Airport: $53
- Honolulu / Waikiki to Honolulu Airport (HNL) - Departure Private Transfer: $46
- Honolulu Airport & Ko Olina Hotels Private Transfer by Passenger Van(14 ppl): $170
- Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Honolulu / Waikiki - Round-Trip Private Transfer : $92
- Luxury Private Airport Transfers to Waikiki Honolulu - Up to 4 Seats : $62
- Luxury Transfer Between Ko Olina and Honolulu Airport, Vice Versa: $240
- Airport 1-Way Transfer to Honolulu: $60
- Full-Day Island Highlights Tour with Transfer: $136
- Honolulu Airport Private Transfer: $70
- Honolulu Harbor Cruise Terminal Transfer: $105
- Ko Olina or Kapolei to Airport Private Transfer: $100
- Manoa Falls Waterfall Hike with Lunch and Transfers: $98
Is it cheaper to fly into Saint John's or Oahu?
Prices for flights to both Oahu and Saint John's 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's $68Oahu $52
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint John's
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint John's.
- City Lime Food Tour: Taste our culture on Antigua's only food tour in the city!: $105
- Discover the Flavors of St. Johns Food Tour: $125
- Private Art Tour or Food Tour: $150
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Oahu
For Oahu, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 2-Hour Dinner Cruise in Honolulu: $97
- Moonlight Dinner Cruise in Honolulu: $106
- Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu: $125
- Honolulu Sunset & Fireworks Dinner Cruise: $129
- Ka Moana Luau Dinner and Show at Aloha Tower: $129
- Hawaii Semisub Classic Friday Fireworks Dinner Cruise: $170
- Hawaiian Food Tour by Bike in Oahu: $179
- Germaine's Traditional Luau Show & Buffet Dinner: $191
- Nova Five Star Sunset Dinner and Jazz: $225
- Traditional Canoe Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $250
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Saint John's $103Oahu $27
Typical Entertainment Prices in Saint John's
Here are a few typical costs in Saint John's for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to the Museum of Antigua & Barbu$3.00
Tours and Activities in Saint John's
Here are a few actual costs in Saint John's for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 6-Hours Guided Stingray Tour in the East Coast of Antigua: $161
- Adventure Antigua - Eli's Original Eco Tour: $125
- Adventure Antigua - The Xtreme Circumnavigation: $190
- Adventure Power Boat Tour Antigua and Private Laviscount Island: $170
- Animal Lovers Dream Tour: $180
- Antigua Historical Sites Island Tour: $75
- Antigua Reef Riders Self-Drive Boat and Snorkeling Tour: $180
- Antigua Round Island Tour: $85
- Antigua Seafood Lunch Cruise From St. John's: $135
- Antigua Shore Excursion: City of St John's Sightseeing Tour: $59
- Antigua Shore Excursion: Round Island Tour: $110
- Antigua Sunset Catamaran Cruise From St. John's: $116
Tours and Activities in Oahu
For Oahu, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Diamond Head Hiking Narrated Tour: $5.00
- Honolulu Downtown Walking Tour: $5.00
- Walk The Deck of The USS Arizona Virtual Reality Tour: $5.99
- Pearl Harbor Virtual Reality Center Tour: $6.99
- Historic Honolulu Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $7.30
- Official USS Arizona Memorial Narrated Audio Tour: $7.99
- Waikiki Military and Entertainment History GPS-Led Walking Tour: $7.99
- GPS-Guided Waikiki Walking Tour Part 1: Hawaiian Royalty: $7.99
- USS Arizona Memorial Narrated Chief'sTour: $7.99
- Honolulu Historic District a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $7.99
- Honolulu's Backyard Rainforest Driving Tour: $9.99
- Commander's 1-Hour Official Pearl Harbor Narrated Multimedia Tour: $9.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySaint John's $18Oahu $6.47
Sample the Local Flavors in Oahu
Also in Oahu, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Whiskey Tour - Koʻolau Distillery - Kailua, Hawai'i 96734: $25
- History Tour Pub Crawl in Waikiki: $45
- Waikiki History Tour Pub Crawl: $45
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Saint John's and Oahu, we can see that Oahu is more expensive. And not only is Saint John's much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Saint John's is in Caribbean Islands and Oahu 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 Saint John's would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Saint John's 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 Oahu would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oahu than you might in Saint John's.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Saint John's Expensive? and Is Oahu Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Saint John's or Oahu?
Oahu has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint John's experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Saint John's or Oahu in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Saint John's as well as Oahu. Saint John's attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Oahu in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Saint John's is around the same temperature as Oahu in the summer. The daily temperature in Saint John's averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Oahu fluctuates around 81°F (27°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Oahu. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Saint John's this time of the year. In the summer, Saint John's often gets less sunshine than Oahu. Saint John's gets 245 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Oahu receives 303 hours of full sun.
Saint John's receives a lot of rain in the summer. Saint John's usually gets more rain in July than Oahu. Saint John's gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Oahu receives 0.6 inches (15 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySaint John's 27°C (81°F)Oahu 81°F (27°C)
Should I visit Saint John's or Oahu in the Autumn?
Both Oahu and Saint John's are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John's throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Oahu for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Saint John's is around the same temperature as Oahu. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Saint John's in October average around 27°C (80°F), and Oahu averages at about 80°F (26°C).
It's quite sunny in Oahu. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. Saint John's usually receives less sunshine than Oahu during autumn. Saint John's gets 217 hours of sunny skies, while Oahu receives 246 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Saint John's. In October, Saint John's usually receives more rain than Oahu. Saint John's gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Oahu receives 2.1 inches (54 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSaint John's 27°C (80°F)Oahu 80°F (26°C)
Should I visit Saint John's or Oahu in the Winter?
Both Oahu and Saint John's during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John's because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the winter months attract visitors to Oahu because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Saint John's is generally around the same temperature as Oahu. Daily temperatures in Saint John's average around 24°C (76°F), and Oahu fluctuates around 73°F (23°C).
In Oahu, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Saint John's. In the winter, Saint John's often gets more sunshine than Oahu. Saint John's gets 236 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Oahu receives 212 hours of full sun.
Saint John's usually gets less rain in January than Oahu. Saint John's gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Oahu receives 3.9 inches (99 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySaint John's 24°C (76°F)Oahu 73°F (23°C)
Should I visit Saint John's or Oahu in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Saint John's and Oahu. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint John's year-round. Furthermore, the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty are the main draw to Oahu this time of year.
Saint John's is around the same temperature as Oahu in the spring. The daily temperature in Saint John's averages around 26°C (78°F) in April, and Oahu fluctuates around 76°F (24°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Oahu this time of the year. In Saint John's, it's very sunny this time of the year. Saint John's usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Oahu during spring. Saint John's gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while Oahu receives 253 hours of full sun in the spring.
Saint John's gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Saint John's usually receives more rain than Oahu. Saint John's gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Oahu receives 1.7 inches (42 mm) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSaint John's 26°C (78°F)Oahu 76°F (24°C)
Typical Weather for Oahu and Saint John's
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 inches (99 mm) |
| Feb | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 inches (53 mm) |
| Mar | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 74°F (24°C) | 2.4 inches (61 mm) |
| Apr | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 inches (42 mm) |
| May | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 78°F (25°C) | 1.4 inches (35 mm) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 80°F (26°C) | 0.5 inches (12 mm) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 inches (15 mm) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 inches (11 mm) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.7 inches (19 mm) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 80°F (26°C) | 2.1 inches (54 mm) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 inches (84 mm) |
| Dec | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 inches (98 mm) |
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