A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Terre-de-Haut vs. Los Angeles for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Terre-de-Haut or Los Angeles?

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

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Los Angeles? 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 Los Angeles?

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.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California is probably one of the most well known cities in the United States. It is the second most populated metro area in the country with more than 17 million people. The city's diversity is wide reaching, giving it a character that is unique from any other place in the country. LA has many world famous sights and neighborhoods including Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and Santa Monica, but there is really so much more to this city.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Los Angeles, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to United States of America.


Which place is cheaper, Los Angeles or Terre-de-Haut?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Terre-de-Haut is $150, while the average daily cost in Los Angeles is $258. 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 Los Angeles in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Terre-de-Haut $73
    Los Angeles $140
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Terre-de-Haut $146
    Los Angeles $280
Compare Hotels in Terre-de-Haut and Los Angeles

Looking for a hotel in Terre-de-Haut or Los Angeles? 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.

Hotels in Terre-de-Haut


Hotels in Los Angeles


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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 Los Angeles Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Terre-de-Haut $47
    Los Angeles $42

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: $80

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Los Angeles

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Los Angeles:


  • Hotel Parking for a Day
    $22
  • Taxi to Airport
    $55

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Los Angeles

Also for Los Angeles, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private City Highlights Tour with Transfer: $999
  • LA: City Highlights Private Guided Tour with Transfer: $999
  • Los Angeles Airport (LAX): Private Transfer to Los Angeles: $764
  • Private Transfers between LAX Airport and Los Angeles: $514
  • Private Transfer from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Buena Park: $298
  • Departure Private Transfer: Los Angeles to Airport LAX in Luxury Car: $272
  • Departure Private Transfer: Los Angeles to Ontario Airport ONT in Luxury Van: $272
  • San Diego Private Transfer To or From Universal Studios/Burbank.: $248
  • One-Way Private Transfers From/To Los Angeles Airport: $245
  • Private Transfer from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Santa Monica: $227
  • Airport Transfer: $220
  • Los Angeles Airport(LAX) to Anaheim - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $203

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

Prices for flights to both Los Angeles 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 $48
    Los Angeles $60

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: $232

Typical Food Prices in Los Angeles

For Los Angeles, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Mexican Dinner (family of 4)
    $32
  • Burritos for Two
    $15
  • Coffee and Danish
    $7.70

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Los Angeles

For Los Angeles, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Venice Beach Food Tour with Tastings: $75
  • 3-Hour Secret Food Tour: $88
  • Venice Beach LA Food Tour: $89
  • Downtown Los Angeles Food Tour: $89
  • West Hollywood Food Tour: $89
  • Downtown Food Tour: $89
  • Venice Beach Food Tour: $89
  • LA Venice Beach Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $99
  • Original Downtown Los Angeles Walking Food Tour with Six Taste: $110
  • Night Cruise in Marina del Rey with Dinner: $124
  • Vegan African Dinner Party in Playa Del Ray: $132
  • Marina Del Rey: Thanksgiving Buffet Brunch or Dinner Cruise: $136

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Terre-de-Haut $21
    Los Angeles $82

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: $107
  • Sailing and Snorkeling Day Tour to Les Saintes: $157
  • Small Day Cruise (Ilet caret, mangrove, coral reef: $104

Typical Entertainment Prices in Los Angeles

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Los Angeles's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Santa Monica Pier Rides (family of 4)
    $37
  • Bowling
    $13
  • Hollywood Tour for Two
    $30
  • Six Flags for 2
    $96

Tours and Activities in Los Angeles

For Los Angeles, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • 1-Hour Private Ferrari Driving Tour: Hollywood to Beverly Hills: $289
  • 2 Hour Griffith Park Observatory Tour: $20
  • 2 Hour Private Tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills Celebrity Homes: $175
  • 2-Hour Hollywood Bus Tour: $45
  • 2-Hours Guided Black and Brown Hollywood Tour: $77
  • 2.5 Hour Fright Sights Tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills: $219
  • 2.5 Hour Private Tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills: $219
  • 2.5-hour Hollywood Chills Tour - Celebrity Scandals and Cemeteries : $219
  • 20 Min Ferrari driving tour in Hollywood: $99
  • 20 Min Lamborghini driving tour in Hollywood: $139
  • 3 Hours Private Photoshoot and Self-Guided Tour in Los Angeles: $287
  • 3-Hour Small Group Tour: Hollywood to Beverly Hills: $65

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Terre-de-Haut $47
    Los Angeles $15

Sample the Local Flavors in Los Angeles

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Los Angeles:

  • LA Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $40
  • Salsa Lesson, Burlesque and Mojitos : $149
  • Salsa Lesson and Burlesque Show: $149
  • Malibu: Vintage VW Sightseeing Tour and Wine Tasting: $195
  • Wine Tour at Fess Parker Winery by Helicopter: $4,299


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Terre-de-Haut and Los Angeles, we can see that Los Angeles is more expensive. And not only is Terre-de-Haut much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Terre-de-Haut is in Caribbean Islands and Los Angeles is in North 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 Terre-de-Haut would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Terre-de-Haut 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 Los Angeles would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Los Angeles than you might in Terre-de-Haut.

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 Los Angeles Expensive?.



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

Los Angeles has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Terre-de-Haut experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

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

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Terre-de-Haut and Los Angeles. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Terre-de-Haut year-round. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Los Angeles because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, Terre-de-Haut is a little warmer than Los Angeles. Typically, the summer temperatures in Terre-de-Haut in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Los Angeles averages at about 72°F (22°C).

Terre-de-Haut gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Terre-de-Haut usually receives more rain than Los Angeles. Terre-de-Haut gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Los Angeles receives 0 inches (0 mm) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Terre-de-Haut 27°C (81°F) 
    Los Angeles 72°F (22°C)

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

The autumn brings many poeple to Terre-de-Haut as well as Los Angeles. Terre-de-Haut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene are the main draw to Los Angeles this time of year.

In October, Terre-de-Haut is generally a little warmer than Los Angeles. Daily temperatures in Terre-de-Haut average around 27°C (80°F), and Los Angeles fluctuates around 64°F (18°C).

Terre-de-Haut receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Terre-de-Haut usually gets more rain in October than Los Angeles. Terre-de-Haut gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Los Angeles receives 0.6 inches (15 mm) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Terre-de-Haut 27°C (80°F) 
    Los Angeles 64°F (18°C)

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

Both Los Angeles 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. Also, many travelers come to Los Angeles for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.

Terre-de-Haut is much warmer than Los Angeles in the winter. The daily temperature in Terre-de-Haut averages around 24°C (76°F) in January, and Los Angeles fluctuates around 55°F (13°C).

In January, Terre-de-Haut usually receives around the same amount of rain as Los Angeles. Terre-de-Haut gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Los Angeles receives 3.1 inches (79 mm) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Terre-de-Haut 24°C (76°F) 
    Los Angeles 55°F (13°C)

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

Both Los Angeles 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. Also, many visitors come to Los Angeles in the spring for the beaches and the activities around the city.

In the spring, Terre-de-Haut is much warmer than Los Angeles. Typically, the spring temperatures in Terre-de-Haut in April average around 26°C (78°F), and Los Angeles averages at about 61°F (16°C).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Terre-de-Haut. Terre-de-Haut usually gets more rain in April than Los Angeles. Terre-de-Haut gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Los Angeles receives 1 inches (25 mm) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Terre-de-Haut 26°C (78°F) 
    Los Angeles 61°F (16°C)

Typical Weather for Los Angeles and Terre-de-Haut

Terre-de-Haut Los Angeles
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 24°C (76°F) 84 mm (3.3 in) 55°F (13°C) 3.1 inches (79 mm)
Feb 24°C (76°F) 64 mm (2.5 in) 55°F (13°C) 3 inches (76 mm)
Mar 25°C (76°F) 73 mm (2.9 in) 57°F (14°C) 2.8 inches (71 mm)
Apr 26°C (78°F) 123 mm (4.8 in) 61°F (16°C) 1 inches (25 mm)
May 27°C (80°F) 148 mm (5.8 in) 63°F (17°C) 0.4 inches (10 mm)
Jun 28°C (82°F) 118 mm (4.6 in) 66°F (19°C) 0.1 inches (3 mm)
Jul 27°C (81°F) 150 mm (5.9 in) 72°F (22°C) 0 inches (0 mm)
Aug 27°C (81°F) 198 mm (7.8 in) 72°F (22°C) 0 inches (0 mm)
Sep 27°C (81°F) 236 mm (9.3 in) 70°F (21°C) 0.2 inches (5 mm)
Oct 27°C (80°F) 228 mm (9 in) 64°F (18°C) 0.6 inches (15 mm)
Nov 26°C (79°F) 220 mm (8.7 in) 63°F (17°C) 1.2 inches (31 mm)
Dec 25°C (77°F) 137 mm (5.4 in) 57°F (14°C) 2.6 inches (66 mm)