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

Should you visit Terre-de-Haut or San Pedro?

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

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or San Pedro? 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 San Pedro?

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.

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.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Belize, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Belize.


Which place is cheaper, San Pedro 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.

The average daily cost (per person) in Terre-de-Haut is €173, while the average daily cost in San Pedro is €139. 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 San Pedro in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Terre-de-Haut 68
    San Pedro 56
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Terre-de-Haut 136
    San Pedro 112
Compare Hotels in Terre-de-Haut and San Pedro

Looking for a hotel in Terre-de-Haut or San Pedro? 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 San Pedro


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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.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Terre-de-Haut 44
    San Pedro 29

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: $96

Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Pedro

Some specific examples of transportation prices in San Pedro:

  • Cave Tubing and Zipline Adventure (Boat Transfer): $210

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

Prices for flights to both San Pedro 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
    San Pedro 59

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: $49
  • The Maya Dinner Experience: Season 2: $111
  • The Garifuna Dinner Experience: Season I: $111

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Terre-de-Haut 20
    San Pedro 28

Tours and Activities in Terre-de-Haut

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

  • Guided Kayaking Tour of the Mitan Pond and its Mangrove: $42
  • Guadeloupe Bus Tour: $72
  • Small Day Cruise (Ilet caret, mangrove, coral reef: $118
  • Private Shooting Tour Around Soufrière: $131
  • Boat Tour with Lunch in the Water in Guadeloupe Lagoon : $149
  • Private French Caribbean Rum Tour with Tastings: $188

Tours and Activities in San Pedro

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for San Pedro are as follows:

  • Caye Caulker Private Camping Adventure: $100
  • 3 Hours Barrier Reef Tour in Caye Caulker, Belize: $59
  • All-Inclusive Full-Day Hol Chan Snorkeling Tour : $125
  • Altun Ha Cave Tubing and Zip line Tours from San Pedro Ambergris Caye: $300
  • Ambergris Caye Food and History Tour: $75
  • Ambergris Caye Sunset Sail Tour on the 40' Sirena Azul Sailboat: $85
  • Belize Hol Chan Marine Reserve & Shark Ray Alley Snorkel Tour - Ambergris Caye: $113
  • Belizean Food Experience: $87
  • Double Activity Limo Tour - Altun Ha Ruins & ATV Jungle Adventure: $260
  • Double Activity Limo Tour - Altun Ha Ruins & Zip Lining Adventure: $210
  • Double Activity Limo Tour - Cave Tubing & Zip Lining: $205
  • Double Activity Limo Tour - Zip Lining & ATV Jungle Adventure: $280

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Terre-de-Haut 44
    San Pedro 14

Sample the Local Flavors in Terre-de-Haut

Also in Terre-de-Haut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Guided tour with tasting of the Distillery Bonne Mère : $11


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Terre-de-Haut and San Pedro, we can see that Terre-de-Haut is more expensive. And not only is San Pedro much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Terre-de-Haut is in Caribbean Islands and San Pedro 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 San Pedro would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in San Pedro 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 San Pedro.

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 San Pedro Expensive?.



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

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 San Pedro in the Summer?

Both San Pedro and Terre-de-Haut during the summer 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 San Pedro year-round.

San Pedro 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 less rain in July than San Pedro. Terre-de-Haut gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while San Pedro receives 243 mm (9.6 in) of rain this time of the year.

In San Pedro, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Terre-de-Haut. In the summer, Terre-de-Haut often gets more sunshine than San Pedro. Terre-de-Haut gets 245 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while San Pedro receives 226 hours of full sun.

Terre-de-Haut is around the same temperature as San Pedro in the summer. The daily temperature in Terre-de-Haut averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and San Pedro fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Terre-de-Haut 27°C (81°F) 
    San Pedro 28°C (82°F)

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

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

San Pedro receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Terre-de-Haut gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Terre-de-Haut usually receives less rain than San Pedro. Terre-de-Haut gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while San Pedro receives 255 mm (10 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

In Terre-de-Haut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Terre-de-Haut usually receives more sunshine than San Pedro during autumn. Terre-de-Haut gets 217 hours of sunny skies, while San Pedro receives 196 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In the autumn, Terre-de-Haut is around the same temperature as San Pedro. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Terre-de-Haut in October average around 27°C (80°F), and San Pedro averages at about 26°C (80°F).


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Terre-de-Haut 27°C (80°F) 
    San Pedro 26°C (80°F)

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

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

It's quite rainy in San Pedro. Terre-de-Haut usually gets less rain in January than San Pedro. Terre-de-Haut gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while San Pedro receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Terre-de-Haut this time of the year. In the winter, Terre-de-Haut often gets more sunshine than San Pedro. Terre-de-Haut gets 236 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while San Pedro receives 199 hours of full sun.

In January, Terre-de-Haut is generally around the same temperature as San Pedro. Daily temperatures in Terre-de-Haut average around 24°C (76°F), and San Pedro fluctuates around 24°C (74°F).


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Terre-de-Haut 24°C (76°F) 
    San Pedro 24°C (74°F)

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

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

It's quite rainy in Terre-de-Haut. In April, Terre-de-Haut usually receives more rain than San Pedro. Terre-de-Haut gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while San Pedro receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.

It's quite sunny in San Pedro. 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 San Pedro during spring. Terre-de-Haut gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while San Pedro receives 256 hours of full sun in the spring.

Terre-de-Haut is around the same temperature as San Pedro in the spring. The daily temperature in Terre-de-Haut averages around 26°C (78°F) in April, and San Pedro fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Terre-de-Haut 26°C (78°F) 
    San Pedro 27°C (80°F)

Typical Weather for San Pedro and Terre-de-Haut

Terre-de-Haut San Pedro
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 24°C (76°F) 84 mm (3.3 in) 24°C (74°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Feb 24°C (76°F) 64 mm (2.5 in) 24°C (76°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Mar 25°C (76°F) 73 mm (2.9 in) 26°C (78°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Apr 26°C (78°F) 123 mm (4.8 in) 27°C (80°F) 52 mm (2 in)
May 27°C (80°F) 148 mm (5.8 in) 28°C (82°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Jun 28°C (82°F) 118 mm (4.6 in) 28°C (82°F) 258 mm (10.2 in)
Jul 27°C (81°F) 150 mm (5.9 in) 28°C (82°F) 243 mm (9.6 in)
Aug 27°C (81°F) 198 mm (7.8 in) 28°C (82°F) 187 mm (7.4 in)
Sep 27°C (81°F) 236 mm (9.3 in) 28°C (82°F) 287 mm (11.3 in)
Oct 27°C (80°F) 228 mm (9 in) 26°C (80°F) 255 mm (10 in)
Nov 26°C (79°F) 220 mm (8.7 in) 25°C (77°F) 183 mm (7.2 in)
Dec 25°C (77°F) 137 mm (5.4 in) 25°C (76°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)