Which place is cheaper, Guayaquil or Terre-de-Haut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Terre-de-Haut or Guayaquil?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Guayaquil? 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 Guayaquil?
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.
Guayaquil
Guayaquil is Ecuador's largest city and seaport. From a tourist perspective, the city acts primarily as a transportation gateway to the country and the Galapagos Islands. While the city can be skipped altogether, should you have a free day to spend here, there are a few noteworthy things to do, as well as some terrific dining and nightlife options. Guayaquil’s main tourist attraction is Las Penas, a hill with old, colorfully painted buildings at the north end of the Malecon, where you can walk the 400 steps to the lighthouse at the top for good views of the city. The neighborhood is filled with cafes, bars, restaurants, and art galleries and is relatively safe. Other important sights include the Malecon 2000, a massive urban development project that has brought new life to the riverside in the city center and the Parque Seminario, filled with fountains, trees and iguanas, located at 10 de Agosto Ave and Chile Ave.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Ecuador.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTerre-de-Haut $152Guayaquil $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Terre-de-Haut is $152, while the average daily cost in Guayaquil is $95. 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 Guayaquil in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTerre-de-Haut $74Guayaquil $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTerre-de-Haut $148Guayaquil $64
Compare Hotels in Terre-de-Haut and Guayaquil
Looking for a hotel in Terre-de-Haut or Guayaquil? 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 Guayaquil Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Terre-de-Haut $48Guayaquil $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Terre-de-Haut
Also for Terre-de-Haut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Deshaies or Trois Riviers to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $92
- Guadeloupe to Pointe-a-Pitre Airport - Private Departure Transfer: $79
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guayaquil
Also for Guayaquil, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer Guayaquil - Montañita: $250
- Guayaquil Airport (GYE): Transfer to Guayaquil hotels: $129
- Transfer Cuenca - Guayaquil (or Vice versa) With Visit To Cajas National Park: $128
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil Airport(GYE) to Manta Cruise Port: $98
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil Airport(GYE) to Manta Cruise Port: $89
- Guayaquil Airport Private Transfer Service: $80
- Guayaquil Airport(GYE) to Guayaquil - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $59
- Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Guayaquil hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $52
- Shared transfer from Hotel to Airport in Guayaquil: $47
- Shared transfer from Guayaquil Airport to Hotel: $47
- Transfer from Guayaquil airport to the hotel and vice versa: $30
- Guayaquil Airport GYE to Guayaquil city -Arrival Private Transfer: $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Terre-de-Haut or Guayaquil?
Prices for flights to both Guayaquil 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
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Food Meals for one dayTerre-de-Haut $49Guayaquil $29
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:
- Grilled Lobster and Fish Private Cooking Tour with Lunch Included: $231
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guayaquil
For Guayaquil, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Half Day Guayaquil Culinary Adventure, Cacao Cooking Class: $185
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Terre-de-Haut $22Guayaquil $21
Tours and Activities in Terre-de-Haut
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Terre-de-Haut.
- Private Shooting Tour Around Soufrière: $106
- Sailing and Snorkeling Day Tour to Les Saintes: $133
- Small Day Cruise (Ilet caret, mangrove, coral reef: $103
Tours and Activities in Guayaquil
For Guayaquil, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1-hour Pacari Wine and Chocolate Tasting Experience: $20
- City Tour Guayaquil: $40
- City Tour around Guayaquil: $75
- Cocoa and Gastronomy Tour at Hacienda CacaoyMango: $155
- Dolphin Watching Experience in Puerto El Morro from Guayaquil: $165
- Exclusive private luxury cocoa experience: $187
- From Cloud Forest/Waterfalls Private Tour & Lunch: $159
- From Montañita: Paragliding Experience: $55
- Full Day Ayangue Tour with Snorkeling in The Pelado's Islote: $295
- Full Day Private Churute Mangroves Reserve and Cocoa Farm Tour: $255
- Full Day Zhagal Thermal Baths Tour from Guayaquil: $263
- Full day private tour Mangroves, dolphins and birds from guayaquil : $215
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTerre-de-Haut $48Guayaquil $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Guayaquil
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Guayaquil:
- Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu: $55
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Terre-de-Haut and Guayaquil, we can see that Terre-de-Haut is more expensive. And not only is Guayaquil much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Terre-de-Haut is in Caribbean Islands and Guayaquil is in South 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 Guayaquil would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Guayaquil 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 Terre-de-Haut would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Terre-de-Haut than you might in Guayaquil.
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 Guayaquil Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Terre-de-Haut or Guayaquil?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Guayaquil in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Terre-de-Haut and Guayaquil. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Terre-de-Haut year-round. Guayaquil attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Guayaquil receives a lot of rain in the summer. Terre-de-Haut gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Terre-de-Haut usually receives more rain than Guayaquil. Terre-de-Haut gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In the summer, Terre-de-Haut is a little warmer than Guayaquil. Typically, the summer temperatures in Terre-de-Haut in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Guayaquil averages at about 23°C (73°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTerre-de-Haut 27°C (81°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Guayaquil in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Terre-de-Haut as well as Guayaquil. Terre-de-Haut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Guayaquil throughout the year.
Terre-de-Haut receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Terre-de-Haut usually gets more rain in October than Guayaquil. Terre-de-Haut gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
In October, Terre-de-Haut is generally a little warmer than Guayaquil. Daily temperatures in Terre-de-Haut average around 27°C (80°F), and Guayaquil fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTerre-de-Haut 27°C (80°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Guayaquil in the Winter?
Both Guayaquil and Terre-de-Haut are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Terre-de-Haut throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Guayaquil because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guayaquil. In January, Terre-de-Haut usually receives less rain than Guayaquil. Terre-de-Haut gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Terre-de-Haut is cooler than Guayaquil in the winter. The daily temperature in Terre-de-Haut averages around 24°C (76°F) in January, and Guayaquil fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTerre-de-Haut 24°C (76°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Guayaquil in the Spring?
Both Guayaquil and Terre-de-Haut during the spring 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 Guayaquil year-round.
Guayaquil gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Terre-de-Haut. Terre-de-Haut usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Guayaquil. Terre-de-Haut gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the spring, Terre-de-Haut is around the same temperature as Guayaquil. Typically, the spring temperatures in Terre-de-Haut in April average around 26°C (78°F), and Guayaquil averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTerre-de-Haut 26°C (78°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Guayaquil and Terre-de-Haut
| Terre-de-Haut | Guayaquil | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Feb | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Mar | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
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