Which place is cheaper, Grande-Terre or Salvador?
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 Salvador or Grande-Terre?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Salvador 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: Salvador or Grande-Terre?
Salvador
Salvador de Bahia was the first capital of Brazil, founded by the Portuguese in 1549. Also known as "Brazil's capital of happiness," Salvador is famous for its plentiful and spirited street festivals. The third most populous city in Brazil, Salvador is also well-known for its Afro-Brazilian culture and Portuguese colonial architecture.
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 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Brazil, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Brazil.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySalvador $54Grande-Terre $209
The average daily cost (per person) in Salvador is $54, while the average daily cost in Grande-Terre is $209. 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 Salvador and Grande-Terre in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSalvador $24Grande-Terre $95
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSalvador $48Grande-Terre $190
Compare Hotels in Salvador and Grande-Terre
Looking for a hotel in Salvador 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: Salvador Hotel Prices and Grande-Terre Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Salvador $6.11Grande-Terre $10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Salvador
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Salvador:
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Bus from Airport$1.19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salvador
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salvador:
- Airport Transfer x Salvador Hotel - Sedan 1 to 4 people: $45
- Airport Transfer-Grand Palladium Imbassai 1 to 4 people by Salvador Receptivo: $95
- Airport Transfer-Grand Palladium Imbassai 5 to 10 people by Salvador Receptivo: $145
- Arrival or Departure Shared Transfer from Airport to hotels in Salvador: $17
- Costa de Sauipe Transfer - Private Executive Van: $142
- Hotel Vila Galé Mares - Transfers In / Out: $81
- Iberostar Bahia, Roundtrip Transfers: $105
- Praia do Forte Private Transfer From Salvador: $62
- Praia do Forte Private Transfer by 12-Seat Minivan: $230
- Praia do Forte Shared Transfer From Salvador: $31
- Praia do Forte to Salvador Airport SSA-Departure Private Transfer: $55
- Private Airport Transfer to Salvador: $80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grande-Terre
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Grande-Terre:
- Airport Transfer Guadeloupe: $77
- Arrival Private Transfer Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Pointe a Pitre by SUV: $41
- Arrival Transfer from Pointe a Pitre Airport to Pointe a Pitre: $76
- Arrival Transfer from Pointe a Pitre Airport to Sainte-Anne: $131
- Departure Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $49
- Departure Transfer from Pointe a Pitre to Pointe a Pitre Airport: $76
- Departure Transfer from Saint-Francois to Pointe a Pitre Airport: $213
- Departure Transfer from Sainte-Anne to Pointe a Pitre Airport: $131
- Guadeloupe to Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) - Private Transfer: $70
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Guadeloupe island - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $140
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Guadeloupe island hotel-Arrival Private Transfer: $70
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Pointe-a-Pitre Arrival Transfer: $46
Is it cheaper to fly into Salvador or Grande-Terre?
Prices for flights to both Grande-Terre and Salvador 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 daySalvador $23Grande-Terre $96
Typical Food Prices in Salvador
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Salvador:
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Dinner for 2$1.39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salvador
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salvador.
- Enjoy before flying: Cooking class near Salvador airport: $50
- Eat and drink before you fly: Cooking class near Salvador airport: $50
- 4h Cooking Class in Salvador with 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $65
- 4h Cooking Class in 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $68
- Cooking class in Salvador, fun hands on experience with caips: $71
- Traditional Moqueca Cooking Class: $75
- Savour Salvador Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $75
- Bahia Bites Salvador Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $79
- Bahia Bites Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $80
- Brazilian Cooking Class with Unlimited Caipirinhas: $89
- Folk Show - Bahia Night (Dinner Included) by Salvador Receptivo: $105
- Bahia Noite - Folklore and Dinner Show, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil: $121
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Salvador $5.76Grande-Terre $52
Tours and Activities in Salvador
Here are a few actual costs in Salvador for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Salvador Sights Self Guided Tour (Vitória and Barra): $4.55
- City Tour in Salvador - Half Day: $20
- Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador: $20
- City Tour Salvador Historica: $20
- City Tour Salvador Panoramic: $20
- Beyond a Night Tour: An Autentic Bar Experience in Salvador: $22
- Historic City Tour in Salvador: $24
- Walking tour historic Pelourinho: $24
- Bahia 500 Years Historic Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil: $25
- Salvador Historical City Center Tour: $25
- Panoramic City Tour in Salvador: $25
- Panoramic Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil: $25
Tours and Activities in Grande-Terre
Here are a few actual costs in Grande-Terre for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Cruise stopover - Plage du Gosier Round trip: $17
- Stand Up Paddle Adventure in Guadeloupe: $48
- Guided tour by electric tuk-tuk: $53
- *Cruise Stopover* - CASCADE WITH CRAYFISH- Sainte-Anne Beach: $65
- Pointe à Pitre City Tour, Island Stopover, and Beach Breaks: $101
- Cruise to the Grand Ass DE Sac in an open air aquarium: $131
- Full Day Tour of Guadeloupe: $172
- Private Ultralight Seaplane Experience in Guadeloupe: $185
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySalvador $5.47Grande-Terre $14
Typical Alcohol Prices in Salvador
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salvador:
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Beers for 2$1.39
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Drinks$2.78
Sample the Local Flavors in Grande-Terre
Also in Grande-Terre, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Local Market, Crayfish Waterfall and Rum Distillery with Tasting: $232
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Salvador and Grande-Terre, we can see that Grande-Terre is more expensive. And not only is Salvador much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Salvador 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 Salvador would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Salvador 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 Salvador.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Salvador Expensive? and Is Grande-Terre Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Salvador or Grande-Terre?
Salvador 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 Salvador or Grande-Terre in the Summer?
Both Grande-Terre and Salvador are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Salvador in the summer for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Grande-Terre because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Salvador is generally around the same temperature as Grande-Terrein July. Daily temperatures in Salvador average around 27°C (81°F), and Grande-Terre fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
It's quite sunny in Grande-Terre. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Salvador. Salvador usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Grande-Terre during summer. Salvador gets 246 hours of sunny skies, while Grande-Terre receives 245 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Grande-Terre. It's quite rainy in Salvador. In January, Salvador usually receives less rain than Grande-Terrein July. Salvador gets 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain, while Grande-Terre receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the summer. The dry season in Salvador is September to February. The rainy season in Salvador is March to August.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulySalvador 27°C (81°F)Grande-Terre 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Salvador or Grande-Terre in the Autumn?
Both Grande-Terre and Salvador during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Salvador for the shopping scene during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grande-Terre year-round.
Salvador is around the same temperature as Grande-Terre in the autumn. The daily temperature in Salvador averages around 26°C (80°F) in April, and Grande-Terre fluctuates around 27°C (80°F)in October.
In Grande-Terre, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Salvador often gets less sunshine than Grande-Terrein October. Salvador gets 190 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Grande-Terre receives 217 hours of full sun.
Grande-Terre gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Salvador. Salvador usually gets more rain in April than Grande-Terrein October. Salvador gets 310 mm (12.2 in) of rain, while Grande-Terre receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberSalvador 26°C (80°F)Grande-Terre 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Salvador or Grande-Terre in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Salvador and Grande-Terre. The winter months attract visitors to Salvador because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Grande-Terre attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Salvador is around the same temperature as Grande-Terre. Typically, the winter temperatures in Salvador in July average around 24°C (75°F), and Grande-Terre averages at about 24°C (76°F)in January.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Grande-Terre this time of the year. Salvador usually receives less sunshine than Grande-Terre during winter. Salvador gets 181 hours of sunny skies, while Grande-Terre receives 236 hours of full sun in the winter.
Salvador gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Salvador usually receives more rain than Grande-Terrein January. Salvador gets 175 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Grande-Terre receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter. September to February in Salvador is the dry season. Also, March to August is the rainy season in Salvador.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuarySalvador 24°C (75°F)Grande-Terre 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Salvador or Grande-Terre in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Salvador as well as Grande-Terre. The beaches are the main draw to Salvador this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grande-Terre throughout the year.
In October, Salvador is generally around the same temperature as Grande-Terrein April. Daily temperatures in Salvador average around 26°C (78°F), and Grande-Terre fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Grande-Terre. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Salvador this time of the year. In the spring, Salvador often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Grande-Terrein April. Salvador gets 228 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Grande-Terre receives 240 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Grande-Terre. Salvador receives a lot of rain in the spring. Salvador usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Grande-Terrein April. Salvador gets 115 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Grande-Terre receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilSalvador 26°C (78°F)Grande-Terre 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Grande-Terre and Salvador
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 310 mm (12.2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (76°F) | 244 mm (9.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 175 mm (6.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (78°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (80°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
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