Which place is cheaper, Roatan 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 Roatan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between San Pedro or Roatan, 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 Roatan?
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.
Roatan
Your next great vacation lies just thirty miles off the north coast of Honduras. Right above the world's largest coral reef is the island of Roatan. As a popular tourist attraction and standard cruise destination, it's not uncommon to see tons of Americans during your trip. In fact, the cruising industry has had huge impact on the island's culture. While ships are in port, traffic will be heavier and prices may go up. Because of the growth of tourism, most locals speak both Spanish and English.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Belize, The Best G Adventures Tours to Belize, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.
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San Pedro Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySan Pedro $163Roatan $44
The average daily cost (per person) in San Pedro is $163, while the average daily cost in Roatan is $44. 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 Roatan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSan Pedro $66Roatan $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSan Pedro $132Roatan $22
Compare Hotels in San Pedro and Roatan
Looking for a hotel in San Pedro or Roatan? 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: Roatan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.San Pedro $34Roatan $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Pedro
Some specific examples of transportation prices in San Pedro:
- Cave Tubing and Zipline Adventure (Boat Transfer): $210
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Roatan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:
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Water Taxi$4.10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Roatan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Roatan:
- Transfers to West End by night from hotels in West Bay or Sandy Bay: $25
- Roatan to Mahogany Bay Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $56
- Roatan to Honduras Airport (RTB)-Departure Private Transfer: $56
- Honduras Airport(RTB) to Roatan -Arrival Private Transfer: $56
- Catch a ride to West Bay & back to Port, Hotel, or Airport (Roundtrip Transfer): $75
- Round trip transfers from airport or ferry to hotel: $80
- Let's Go Native Roatan City Cultural Tour, Transfer: $80
- Roatan Private Catamaran Shipwreck, Blue Channel and Starfish with Transfer: $90
- West Bay Aquarium Snorkeling, Chocolate & Rum Factory, City Tour plus Transfer: $91
- Extreme Zipline, City Tour, Chocolate, Rum Factory, Beach Break, Transfer: $105
- Discover Scuba Diving in Roatan at Upachaya with Private Transfer: $115
- South Side Horseback Riding, Beach Break & Roundway Transfer: $120
Is it cheaper to fly into San Pedro or Roatan?
Prices for flights to both Roatan 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 $69Roatan $16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in San Pedro
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in San Pedro.
- Maya Sunset Dinner Feast: Folklore starts at 5:30PM.: $44
- The Maya Dinner Experience: Performance starts at 6pm: $90
- Belizean Cooking Experience: $95
- Dinner-Time Food Tour at Cozy Caye Casita: $250
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Roatan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Roatan.
- Private Roundtrip Transfer to West End for Dinner and Nightlife : $70
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.San Pedro $33Roatan $26
Tours and Activities in San Pedro
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for San Pedro are as follows:
- The Maya Brunch Experience: $44
- Private Island Experience for a Day with Options : $50
- Sunset Tiki Bar Cruise in Caye Caulker, Belize: $60
- Shark & Ray Afternoon Swim Tiki Bar Cruise: $60
- Ambergris Caye Food and History Tour: $75
- Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley Snorkeling Tour: $79
- Half Day Snorkeling Tour Caye Caulker: $80
- Ambergris Caye Sunset Sail Tour on the 40' Sirena Azul Sailboat: $85
- Belizean Food Experience: $87
- Mexico Rocks and Tres Cocos Snorkeling Boat Tour: $96
- Belize Barrier Reef Two Tank Dive Experience : $98
- Hol Chan Marine Reserve Snorkel Tour on the 40' Sirena Azul Sailboat: $99
Tours and Activities in Roatan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Roatan are as follows:
- Roatán Ron and Chocolate Custom Tour.: $44
- Eco-Walk Nature Tour: $45
- Customizable Best Of Roatan Island Tour in Honduras: $45
- Roatan : Private Customizeble Tour with Driver & Guide: $45
- Roatan Jungle Top Wildlife Guided Eco-Park Tour: $45
- Roatan global Tours in Roatan Island Honduras: $45
- Customizable Island Tour While on Roatan: $45
- Make your day, Your way Roatan city freestyle tour: $49
- Private Half-Day Sightseen Tour and Beach: $49
- Roatan City Tour : $50
- Experience A Comprehensive Real Estate Tour: $50
- Roatan Private Costume Adventure Chocolate Rum History Culture: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySan Pedro $16Roatan $6.81
Sample the Local Flavors in Roatan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Roatan:
- Half-Day Tour in Roatan With Brewery, Rum and Chocolate Factories visit: $46
- Bar Crawl Tour in West End Village by Pedibike- Let the Good Times Roll: $80
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between San Pedro and Roatan, we can see that San Pedro is more expensive. And not only is Roatan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Roatan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Roatan 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 Roatan.
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 Roatan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, San Pedro or Roatan?
San Pedro has a larger population, and is about 12% larger than the population of Roatan. When comparing the sizes of San Pedro and Roatan, 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.