Should I Visit Terre-de-Haut or Grande-Terre for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive?

Should you visit Terre-de-Haut or Grande-Terre?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Grande-Terre? 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: Terre-de-Haut or Grande-Terre?

Terre-de-Haut

Les Saintes (also known as Iles des Saintes) is a small archipelago of Guadeloupe, a French overseas territory in the Caribbean. The islands here are best known for their tropical beauty, untouched beaches, and bayside villages. Only two of the nine are inhabited.

Terre-de-Haut of Les Saintes is the most popular island to visit. It is known for the Pain de Sucre, a small bay lined with coconut trees and an ideal location for snorkeling, in addition to white sandy beaches like the Plage de Pompierre. There is also a nineteenth-century fort which can be reached on foot for striking views of the surrounding area.

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.

Which place is cheaper, Grande-Terre or Terre-de-Haut?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

Terre-de-Haut Prices
Guadeloupe Prices

Grande-Terre Prices
Guadeloupe Prices
Average Daily Cost Per person, per day

Terre-de-Haut €173

Grande-Terre €179

The average daily cost (per person) in Terre-de-Haut is €173, while the average daily cost in Grande-Terre is €179. 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 Terre-de-Haut and Grande-Terre in more detail.

Accommodation

Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person

Terre-de-Haut €68

Grande-Terre €82
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room

Terre-de-Haut €136

Grande-Terre €164

Compare Hotels in Terre-de-Haut and Grande-Terre

Looking for a hotel in Terre-de-Haut 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: Terre-de-Haut Hotel Prices and Grande-Terre Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation

Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

Terre-de-Haut €44

Grande-Terre €9.00

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Terre-de-Haut

Also for Terre-de-Haut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

Guadeloupe to Pointe-a-Pitre Airport - Private Departure Transfer: $228
Private Transfer from Deshaies or Trois Riviers to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $84

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grande-Terre

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Grande-Terre:

Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Guadeloupe island hotel-Arrival Private Transfer: $228
Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Pointe-a-Pitre - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $189
PrivateTransfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Cruise Port : $94
Private Transfer from Pointe-à-Pitre to Pointe-à-Pitre Port: $94
Pointe-a-Pitre to Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) - Departure Private Transfer: $94
Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Pointe-a-Pitre Arrival Transfer: $94
PrivateTransfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Cruise Port to Airport (PTP) : $94
Private Transfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Cruise Port to City Hotels: $94
Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre Airport to Deshaies or Trois Riviers by SUV: $91
Departure Private Transfer from Saint-Francois to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $89
Private Transfer in Guadeloupe: $68
Departure Private Transfer from Sainte-Anne to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $58

Is it cheaper to fly into Terre-de-Haut or Grande-Terre?

Prices for flights to both Grande-Terre and Terre-de-Haut 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

Food Meals for one day

Terre-de-Haut €78

Grande-Terre €82

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Terre-de-Haut

For Terre-de-Haut, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

Cooking Class - Grilled Lobster & Fish With Lunch Included: $89

Entertainment

Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

Terre-de-Haut €20

Grande-Terre €45

Tours and Activities in Terre-de-Haut

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Terre-de-Haut.

Small Day Cruise (Ilet caret, mangrove, coral reef: $104
Private Shooting Tour Around Soufrière: $115

Tours and Activities in Grande-Terre

Here are a few actual costs in Grande-Terre for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

*Cruise Stopover* - CASCADE WITH CRAYFISH- Sainte-Anne Beach: $58
Cruise Stopover at Village Sainte Anne and its Beach: $24
Cruise stopover - Plage du Gosier Round trip: $15
Full Day Tour of Guadeloupe: $152
Guided tour by electric tuk-tuk: $47
Historic Walking Tour of Pointe-à-Pitre with Guide in English: $26
Photoshoot + Drone on a Caribbean paradise beach or day tour : $97
Pointe à Pitre City Tour, Island Stopover, and Beach Breaks : $83
Private Gyroplane Tour: $175
Private Ultralight Seaplane Experience in Guadeloupe: $164
Stand Up Paddle Adventure in Guadeloupe: $47

Alcohol

Alcohol Drinks for one day

Terre-de-Haut €44

Grande-Terre €12

How are these travel costs calculated?

When comparing the travel costs between Terre-de-Haut and Grande-Terre, we can see that Grande-Terre is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Caribbean Islands, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Terre-de-Haut Expensive? and Is Grande-Terre Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Terre-de-Haut or Grande-Terre?

Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Grande-Terre in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Terre-de-Haut as well as Grande-Terre. Terre-de-Haut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grande-Terre throughout the year.

It's quite rainy in Grande-Terre. Terre-de-Haut receives a lot of rain in the summer. Terre-de-Haut usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Grande-Terre. Terre-de-Haut gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Grande-Terre receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Grande-Terre. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Terre-de-Haut this time of the year. In the summer, Terre-de-Haut often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Grande-Terre. Terre-de-Haut gets 245 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Grande-Terre receives 245 hours of full sun.

Terre-de-Haut is around the same temperature as Grande-Terre in the summer. The daily temperature in Terre-de-Haut averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Grande-Terre fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).

Summer Average Temperatures July

Terre-de-Haut 27°C (81°F)

Grande-Terre 27°C (81°F)

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Grande-Terre in the Autumn?

Both Grande-Terre and Terre-de-Haut are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Terre-de-Haut throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Grande-Terre because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Grande-Terre. It's quite rainy in Terre-de-Haut. In October, Terre-de-Haut usually receives around the same amount of rain as Grande-Terre. Terre-de-Haut gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Grande-Terre receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

It's quite sunny in Grande-Terre. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Terre-de-Haut. Terre-de-Haut usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Grande-Terre during autumn. Terre-de-Haut gets 217 hours of sunny skies, while Grande-Terre receives 217 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In the autumn, Terre-de-Haut is around the same temperature as Grande-Terre. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Terre-de-Haut in October average around 27°C (80°F), and Grande-Terre averages at about 27°C (80°F).

Autumn Average Temperatures October

Terre-de-Haut 27°C (80°F)

Grande-Terre 27°C (80°F)

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Grande-Terre in the Winter?

Both Grande-Terre and Terre-de-Haut during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Terre-de-Haut because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grande-Terre year-round.

Terre-de-Haut usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Grande-Terre. Terre-de-Haut gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Grande-Terre receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.

In Grande-Terre, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Terre-de-Haut. In the winter, Terre-de-Haut often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Grande-Terre. Terre-de-Haut gets 236 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Grande-Terre receives 236 hours of full sun.

In January, Terre-de-Haut is generally around the same temperature as Grande-Terre. Daily temperatures in Terre-de-Haut average around 24°C (76°F), and Grande-Terre fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).

Winter Average Temperatures January

Terre-de-Haut 24°C (76°F)

Grande-Terre 24°C (76°F)

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Grande-Terre in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Terre-de-Haut and Grande-Terre. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Terre-de-Haut year-round. Grande-Terre attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Grande-Terre receives a lot of rain in the spring. Terre-de-Haut gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Terre-de-Haut usually receives around the same amount of rain as Grande-Terre. Terre-de-Haut gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Grande-Terre receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Grande-Terre this time of the year. In Terre-de-Haut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Terre-de-Haut usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Grande-Terre during spring. Terre-de-Haut gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while Grande-Terre receives 240 hours of full sun in the spring.

Terre-de-Haut is around the same temperature as Grande-Terre in the spring. The daily temperature in Terre-de-Haut averages around 26°C (78°F) in April, and Grande-Terre fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).

Spring Average Temperatures April

Terre-de-Haut 26°C (78°F)

Grande-Terre 26°C (78°F)

Typical Weather for Grande-Terre and Terre-de-Haut

	Terre-de-Haut		Grande-Terre
	Temp (°C)	Rain (mm)	Temp (°C)	Rain (mm)
Jan	24°C (76°F)	84 mm (3.3 in)	24°C (76°F)	84 mm (3.3 in)
Feb	24°C (76°F)	64 mm (2.5 in)	24°C (76°F)	64 mm (2.5 in)
Mar	25°C (76°F)	73 mm (2.9 in)	25°C (76°F)	73 mm (2.9 in)
Apr	26°C (78°F)	123 mm (4.8 in)	26°C (78°F)	123 mm (4.8 in)
May	27°C (80°F)	148 mm (5.8 in)	27°C (80°F)	148 mm (5.8 in)
Jun	28°C (82°F)	118 mm (4.6 in)	28°C (82°F)	118 mm (4.6 in)
Jul	27°C (81°F)	150 mm (5.9 in)	27°C (81°F)	150 mm (5.9 in)
Aug	27°C (81°F)	198 mm (7.8 in)	27°C (81°F)	198 mm (7.8 in)
Sep	27°C (81°F)	236 mm (9.3 in)	27°C (81°F)	236 mm (9.3 in)
Oct	27°C (80°F)	228 mm (9 in)	27°C (80°F)	228 mm (9 in)
Nov	26°C (79°F)	220 mm (8.7 in)	26°C (79°F)	220 mm (8.7 in)
Dec	25°C (77°F)	137 mm (5.4 in)	25°C (77°F)	137 mm (5.4 in)

A Travel Price Comparison for Guadeloupe Terre-de-Haut vs. Grande-Terre for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Terre-de-Haut or Grande-Terre?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Where Should I go: Terre-de-Haut or Grande-Terre?

Terre-de-Haut

Grande-Terre

Which place is cheaper, Grande-Terre or Terre-de-Haut?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Terre-de-Haut and Grande-Terre

Local Transportation

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Terre-de-Haut

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grande-Terre

Is it cheaper to fly into Terre-de-Haut or Grande-Terre?

Food

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Terre-de-Haut

Entertainment

Tours and Activities in Terre-de-Haut

Tours and Activities in Grande-Terre

Alcohol

When is the best time to visit Terre-de-Haut or Grande-Terre?

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Grande-Terre in the Summer?

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Grande-Terre in the Autumn?

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Grande-Terre in the Winter?

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Grande-Terre in the Spring?

Typical Weather for Grande-Terre and Terre-de-Haut

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A Travel Price Comparison for Guadeloupe Terre-de-Haut vs. Grande-Terre for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Terre-de-Haut or Grande-Terre?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Where Should I go: Terre-de-Haut or Grande-Terre?

Terre-de-Haut

Grande-Terre

Which place is cheaper, Grande-Terre or Terre-de-Haut?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Terre-de-Haut and Grande-Terre

Local Transportation

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Terre-de-Haut

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grande-Terre

Is it cheaper to fly into Terre-de-Haut or Grande-Terre?

Food

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Terre-de-Haut

Entertainment

Tours and Activities in Terre-de-Haut

Tours and Activities in Grande-Terre

Alcohol

When is the best time to visit Terre-de-Haut or Grande-Terre?

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Grande-Terre in the Summer?

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Grande-Terre in the Autumn?

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Grande-Terre in the Winter?

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Grande-Terre in the Spring?

Typical Weather for Grande-Terre and Terre-de-Haut

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