Which place is cheaper, Roatan or Split?
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 Split or Roatan?
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 Split and Roatan. 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: Split or Roatan?
Split
Split is a historic city in Central Dalmatia with many opportunities to glimpse its fascinating past in its historic city center. Centuries ago the city grew up around a Diocletian palace that was used as refuge by the locals.
Today, as you wander around the historic center, you can see the remains of the Roman walls, temples, and squares. Despite it's appeal to tourists, Split is much more than just a tourist destination. It is larger than you might initially realize and it spreads well beyond the historic center. There is a population of about 300,000 in the larger area and it is an economic center for the region.
Split has a beautiful climate with mild winters, countless sunny days, and a generally pleasant temperature. As such, there are many opportunities to enjoy yourself outdoors, whether by participating in sports or walking around the city's quaint streets. Winters in Split are also quite mild, but there may be one snowy day, on average, every year. This rare snowfall can cause a significant disruption in the flow of traffic.
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 Walking Tours in Croatia, The Best Luxury Tours to Croatia, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySplit €196Roatan €36
The average daily cost (per person) in Split is €196, while the average daily cost in Roatan is €36. 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 Split and Roatan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSplit €84Roatan €9.01
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSplit €168Roatan €18
Compare Hotels in Split and Roatan
Looking for a hotel in Split 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: Split Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Split €23Roatan €15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Split
Also for Split, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Split ↔Žnjan Beach: Comfortable and Scenic Boat Transfer: $18
- Private Taxi Transfer from Split airport to Split City: $33
- Private transfer from Split airport - Split, Kastela or Podstrana: $38
- Private Transfer from Split Airport (SPU) to Slatine (Island Ciovo): $38
- Split Cruise Port to Split Airport SPU-Departure Private Transfer: $41
- Private Transfer from Cruise Port of Split to Split hotels: $41
- Private Transfer from Split Airport (SPU) to Cruise Port of Split: $41
- Split Airport (SPU) to Cruise Port of Split - Arrival Private Transfer: $41
- Split Hotels to Cruise Port of Split - Departure Private Transfer: $41
- Private Transfer from Split Hotels to Cruise Port of Split: $41
- Cruise Port of Split to Split Hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $41
- Private Transfer from Cruise Port of Split to Split Airport (SPU): $41
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Roatan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:
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Water Taxi€3.43
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
- South Side Horseback Riding, Beach Break & Roundway Transfer: $120
- Roatan to Mahogany Bay Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $56
- Roatan Island hotels to Mahogany Bay Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $60
- Roatan East End Cultural Experience, Island Lunch & Private Transfer: $99
- Private Transfer from Honduras Roatan Airport (RTB) to Roatan Hotels: $151
- Mahogany Bay Cruise Port to Roatan - Arrival Private Transfer: $56
- Let's Go Native Roatan City Cultural Tour, Transfer: $80
- King Kong Extreme Zipline, City Tour and Transfer: $130
- Honduras Roatan Airport (RTB) to Roatan -Round-Trip Transfer: $111
Is it cheaper to fly into Split or Roatan?
Prices for flights to both Roatan and Split 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 daySplit €93Roatan €13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Split
For Split, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Omiš: Sunset Boat Trip to Pučišća Brač island with Dinner: $58
- Split’s Ultimate Walking Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks: $67
- Small Group Food Tour with Private Option: $104
- Split’s Ultimate Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $122
- Split Old Town Authentic Food Tour with 9 Dishes & Local Wines: $126
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite At A Time: $139
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite at a Time: $140
- Private VIP Split Food Tour with Seafood, Wine and Local Bites: $180
- Split Cooking Class: $203
- Vegan Cooking Class with Local Market Tour in Split: $203
- Split Cooking Class - Afternoon Edition Shared Activity: $203
- From farm to table : Cooking class on island Brac: $255
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
- Cooking classes from a Local!: $245
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Split €11Roatan €22
Tours and Activities in Split
For Split, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Split Quest Experience: Discover the City: $5.79
- Split self guided walking tour through history: $5.80
- Split Audio Guided Walking Tour 1h and 17 audio reviews: $6.85
- Split Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $9.27
- Split Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $12
- Discover Split Guided Walking Tour: $12
- Entry Ticket to Selfie Experience Museum: $13
- Klis Fortress Sunset Tour & Game of Thrones Views: $13
- Klis Fortress GOT Entry ticket & Olive Museum Access: $14
- Walking Tour of UNESCO Diocletian Palace & Old Town: $14
- Klis Fortress & Olive Museum Tour with GOT Sites: $14
- Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $14
Tours and Activities in Roatan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Roatan are as follows:
- 2 Hour Zip Lining Private Tour in Mahogany Bay: $65
- 4 Hours Private Tour with Snorkel Experience in Roatan: $50
- ATV & community adventure, Mangrove tour, food tasting and Beach: $139
- ATV Safari and Horseback Adventure at Mahogany Bay: $132
- Atv Island Tour: $140
- Canopy Adventure in Roatán: $40
- Catamaran Cruise, Open Bar, Food and Snorkeling: $165
- Crazy Clem Sloths, Monkeys & Island Adventure With a local guide: $85
- Cruise Excursion – 2 Scuba Dives with transport (for certified divers): $185
- Cruise Ship Family Chocolate Factory, Sloths & Monkeys, Beach, Transportation: $70
- Cruise Ship Tour Package from Roatan: $70
- Custom Private Roatan Shuttle Tour: Explore at Your Own Pace: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySplit €18Roatan €5.69
Sample the Local Flavors in Split
Also in Split, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Split Pub Crawl: Nightlife, Shots & Club Entry: $14
- Diocletian's Palace Walking and Wine Tasting Tour: $17
- Tower Pub Crawl in Split: $31
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $52
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $53
- Krka National Park Tour with tour Guide & Wine tasting from Split & Trogir: $55
- Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $55
- From Krka Waterfalls day tour & wine tasting: $55
- Olive Oil and Wine Tasting with Snacks: $57
- Educational wine tasting in Split: $64
- Split&Sip: Educational wine tasting: $64
- Split Mediterranean Food & Wine tasting with Meal & Local Guide: $86
Sample the Local Flavors in Roatan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Roatan:
- 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 Split and Roatan, we can see that Split is more expensive. And not only is Roatan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Split is in Europe and Roatan is in Central 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 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 Split would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Split 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 Split Expensive? and Is Roatan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Split or Roatan?
Split has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Roatan. When comparing the sizes of Split 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.