Is Roatan Expensive?

Is Roatan expensive to visit?

Roatan is a very affordable travel destination with an average daily cost of $38. Compared to the rest of Central America, it is a very affordable place to visit. It's ranked in the top 10% of cities in Central America for its affordability, comparable to places like Flores and Granada.

Roatan, Honduras

How expensive is Roatan?

On average, visitors spend about $38 per day when visiting Roatan (U.S. Dollars). Two travelers together would spend an average of $77 per day. Prices vary dramatically by travel style and length of trip, but if you stay at moderately priced hotels, eat at affordable restaurants, and use public transportation when possible, you can expect to stay close to this budget. See more travel costs for Roatan here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Roatan?

A weekend trip to Roatan costs about $115 per person on average, based on the previous expenses of other travelers. This includes accommodation, sightseeting activities, transportation, food, and nightlife. For two people, a weekend trip costs $231.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Roatan?

Based on the travel expenses of others, a one week trip to Roatan costs around $269 on average, per person. This includes food, sightseeing, local transportation, accommodation, and nightlife. For two people, a one week trip costs $539.

Is it expensive to backpack in Roatan?

Roatan is a fairly popular backpacker destination with more than 3 hostels around town. Dorm beds in hostels cost around $16 per night on average. There's a wide range in prices though, with the cheapest beds costing about $14 and the most expensive dorm beds costing around $19. (See hostel prices in Roatan here.)

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Roatan.

• $14 for a dorm bed at Roatan Backpackers' Hostel
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• $15 for a dorm bed at West End Dive Resort
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• $19 for a dorm bed at Onat Hostel
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Are hotels expensive in Roatan?

Hotel prices in Roatan are very expensive compared to hotels in other cities. You can expect to spend about $199 per night for a room on average. There are around [5_STAR_COUNT] five star hotels in the city and they average [5_STAR_PRICE] per night. Three star hotels average [3_STAR_PRICE] a night and two star hotels average [2_STAR_PRICE] per night.

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Roatan?

Activities and things to do in Roatan can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $27 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is more than the country's average of $26.

• Private Tour Knowing Roatan with Professional Guide: $68
• Goodman's Island Style Roatan Highlights Tour: $50
• Reef snorkeling tour: $70
• Day Tour in Roatan: ATV, Sloths, Monkeys, Beach, Zipline: $130
• Dune Buggy Jungle Adventure & Muddy Beach Tour(Non Cruise Guests Only): $129
• Zipline Adventure Monkey & Sloths throughout Roatan personalized.: $75
• Private tour: $100
• Roatan Beach Break Tours (no vendors) 5 hours : $55

Is food expensive in Roatan?

Food in Roatan can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $9 on food per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $13. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

• Cooking classes from a Local!: $200
• Tiki Boat Sunset Cruise in Roatan with Snorkeling and Dinner : $100

Is transportation expensive in Roatan?

Local transportation in Roatan can vary in price depending on the type of transit used. Generally, other travelers have spent $19 on local transportation per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $31. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.

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