Which place is cheaper, Antigua Guatemala or San Pedro?
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 San Pedro or Antigua Guatemala?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between San Pedro or Antigua Guatemala, 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: San Pedro or Antigua Guatemala?
San Pedro
San Pedro is the largest town on Ambergris Caye, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Belize. Here you can find a tropical paradise with warm weather, clear blue waters, plenty of activities such as snorkeling and scuba diving, and a host of hotels, restaurants, and other amenities.
Antigua Guatemala
Before a disastrous earthquake in 1773, Antigua was the colonial capital of Guatemala. For 200 years it had reigned as so and today shows remnants of its glorious past with Spanish colonial buildings and other architectural landmarks still standing. Due to this large amount of preserved architecture, Antigua was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is now the most touristed city of Guatemala.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Belize, The Best G Adventures Tours to Belize, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Guatemala City, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Guatemala.
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San Pedro Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySan Pedro $164Antigua Guatemala $74
The average daily cost (per person) in San Pedro is $164, while the average daily cost in Antigua Guatemala is $74. 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 San Pedro and Antigua Guatemala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSan Pedro $66Antigua Guatemala $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSan Pedro $132Antigua Guatemala $44
Compare Hotels in San Pedro and Antigua Guatemala
Looking for a hotel in San Pedro or Antigua Guatemala? 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: Antigua Guatemala Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.San Pedro $34Antigua Guatemala $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Pedro
Some specific examples of transportation prices in San Pedro:
- Cave Tubing and Zipline Adventure (Boat Transfer): $210
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antigua Guatemala
Also for Antigua Guatemala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Guatemala City: One way Shared Transfer to Antigua: $24
- Private Ground Transfer From Antigua To Guatemala City Airport: $25
- From Panajachel: One Way Shared Transfers to Antigua: $25
- Guatemala City Airport: Private Transfer to Antigua: $25
- Private Transfer from La Aurora Airport to Antigua Guatemala: $25
- One way shared transfer to Panajachel: $25
- Panajachel: One way shared transfer to Antigua: $25
- Antigua: Private Transfer to Guatemala City Airport: $25
- Transfer from Antigua to the Airport: $27
- Private Transfer from Antigua to La Aurora Airport: $28
- Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to La Aurora Airport: $30
- From Antigua Guatemala One way shared transfer to El Paredon: $34
Is it cheaper to fly into San Pedro or Antigua Guatemala?
Prices for flights to both Antigua Guatemala and San Pedro 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 daySan Pedro $69Antigua Guatemala $25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in San Pedro
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in San Pedro.
- Belizean Cooking Experience: $86
- The Maya Dinner Experience: $111
- The Maya Dinner Experience: $111
- Dinner-Time Food Tour w/Stay at Cozy Caye Casita: $175
Typical Food Prices in Antigua Guatemala
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Antigua Guatemala:
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Lunch$3.25
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Lunch$7.79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antigua Guatemala
For Antigua Guatemala, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Taste of Guatemala,Walking Food Tour in Antigua Guatemala : $50
- Antigua: Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Experience with Locals: $50
- Private Street Food Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $65
- Antigua: Cooking Class with Local Family: $74
- Street Food Tour Around Antigua: $75
- Local Street Food Tour of Antigua: $75
- Market and Mayan Cooking Class: $80
- Antigua: Private Evening Street Food Tour with Dinner: $84
- Guatemalan Cooking Class & Market Tour: $85
- Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class in Antigua: $90
- Market food tour and tortilla workshop: $90
- Foodie & street food tour: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.San Pedro $33Antigua Guatemala $15
Tours and Activities in San Pedro
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for San Pedro are as follows:
- 3 Hours Barrier Reef Tour in Caye Caulker, Belize: $64
- 4-Hour Guided Jet Ski Tour to Secret Beach, San Pedro, Belize.: $75
- A Walking Tour of San Pedro's Most Beautiful and Historic Sites: $199
- All-Inclusive Full-Day Hol Chan Snorkeling Tour: $130
- All-Inclusive Full-Day Hol Chan Snorkeling Tour : $125
- Altun Ha Cave Tubing and Zip line Tours from San Pedro Ambergris Caye: $300
- Ambergris Caye Sunset Sail Tour on the 40' Sirena Azul Sailboat: $85
- Ambergris Caye, San Pedro Electric Bike and Beach Cruiser Rental: $40
- Ambergris Caye: Discover Scuba Diving Experience: $180
- Belize Hol Chan Marine Reserve & Shark Ray Alley Snorkel Tour - Ambergris Caye: $113
- Belize Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley Snorkeling Tour: $120
- Belizean Food Experience: $87
Tours and Activities in Antigua Guatemala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Antigua Guatemala.
- Half-Day Walking Tour: $20
- Express tour in Antigua: $20
- Guided Walking Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $22
- From Antigua: Pacaya Volcano Tour in English/Spanish: $22
- Antigua Walking Tour: $23
- Guided Walking Tour Legends of Antigua Guatemala: $25
- Cultural and fun tour in Antigua Guatemala: $25
- City Highlights Guided Walking Tour: $25
- Antigua walking tour: Highlights, history, cultural.: $25
- La Antigua Horror Stories Night Walking Tour: $25
- Walking Tour of the Wonders of La Antigua Guatemala: $25
- Chocolate workshop; gastronomic experience of cocoa.: $28
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySan Pedro $16Antigua Guatemala $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Antigua Guatemala
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Antigua Guatemala:
- Artisanal Honey Cheese and Wine Tasting and Tour: $108
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between San Pedro and Antigua Guatemala, we can see that San Pedro is more expensive. And not only is Antigua Guatemala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Antigua Guatemala would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Antigua Guatemala 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 San Pedro would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in San Pedro than you might in Antigua Guatemala.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is San Pedro Expensive? and Is Antigua Guatemala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, San Pedro or Antigua Guatemala?
Antigua Guatemala has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of San Pedro. When comparing the sizes of San Pedro and Antigua Guatemala, 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.
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.