Trinidad and Tobago Travel Budget - Visit Trinidad and Tobago on a Budget or Travel in Style


How much does it cost to travel to Trinidad and Tobago?

You should plan to spend around $213 (TTD1,444) per day on your vacation in Trinidad and Tobago. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:

  • $53 (TTD361) on meals
  • $50 (TTD337) on local transportation
  • $150 (TTD1,017) on hotels

A one week trip to Trinidad and Tobago for two people costs, on average, $2,987 (TTD20,210). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    $213
    TTD1,444
  • One Week Per person
    $1,493
    TTD10,105
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    $2,987
    TTD20,210
  • One Month Per person
    $6,401
    TTD43,307
  • One Week For a couple
    $2,987
    TTD20,210
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    $5,974
    TTD40,420
  • One Month For a couple
    $12,801
    TTD86,614
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How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Trinidad and Tobago cost?

A one week trip to Trinidad and Tobago usually costs around $1,493 (TTD10,105) for one person and $2,987 (TTD20,210) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

A two week trip to Trinidad and Tobago on average costs around $2,987 (TTD20,210) for one person and $5,974 (TTD40,420) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Trinidad and Tobago will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.

A one month trip to Trinidad and Tobago on average costs around $6,401 (TTD43,307) for one person and $12,801 (TTD86,614) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.




How much do package tours cost in Trinidad and Tobago?

Organized tours are usually more expensive than independent travel, but offer convenience and peace of mind that your trip has been planned by a travel expert.

The average price for an organized tour package in Trinidad and Tobago is $347 per day. While every tour varies by total price, length, number of destinations, and quality, this is the daily average price based on our analysis of available guided tours.



Independent Travel

Traveling Independently has many benefits including affordabilty, freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to control your own experiences.

All of the travel costs below are based on the experiences of other independent travelers.

Is Trinidad and Tobago expensive to visit?

Trinidad and Tobago is a moderately priced destination to visit. It's about average with most other countries for travel costs. The prices for food, accommodation, and transportation are all fairly reasonable.

Within the Caribbean Islands, which is known to be an expensive region, Trinidad and Tobago is moderately priced compared to the other countries. The overall cost of travel here is comparable to Saint Lucia or Puerto Rico.

For more details, see Is Trinidad and Tobago Expensive?

How much money do I need for a trip to Trinidad and Tobago?

The average Trinidad and Tobago trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Trinidad and Tobago travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.


Category Cost
Accommodation 1 (Double Occupancy) TTD1,017 ($150)
Local Transportation 1 TTD337 ($50)
Food 2 TTD361 ($53)
Entertainment 1 TTD309 ($46)
Alcohol 2 TTD77 - 232 ($11 - 34)
Accommodation Budget in Trinidad and Tobago
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Trinidad and Tobago is $75 (TTD509). For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Trinidad and Tobago is $150 (TTD1,017). This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.


  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    $75
    TTD509
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    $150
    TTD1,017

Hotel Prices in Trinidad and Tobago

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Actual Hotel Prices
The average hotel room price in Trinidad and Tobago based on data provided by Kayak for actual hotel rooms is $149. (Prices in U.S. Dollars, before taxes & fees.)

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Local Transportation Budget in Trinidad and Tobago
Average Daily Costs

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  • The cost of a taxi ride in Trinidad and Tobago is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $50 (TTD337) per person, per day, on local transportation in Trinidad and Tobago.


  • Local Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    $50
    TTD337

Recommended Services


Food Budget in Trinidad and Tobago
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • While meal prices in Trinidad and Tobago can vary, the average cost of food in Trinidad and Tobago is $53 (TTD361) per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Trinidad and Tobago should cost around $21 (TTD144) per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Trinidad and Tobago is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.


  • Food2 Meals for one day
    $53
    TTD361

Recommended


Entertainment Budget in Trinidad and Tobago
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • Entertainment and activities in Trinidad and Tobago typically cost an average of $46 (TTD309) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.


  • Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    $46
    TTD309

Recommended Activities


Alcohol Budget in Trinidad and Tobago
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • The average person spends about $23 (TTD154) on alcoholic beverages in Trinidad and Tobago per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.


  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    $23
    TTD154


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Trinidad and Tobago On a Budget
Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago is a nation that mainly consists of two Caribbean islands, located just off the northeastern coast of Venezuela. It is one of the most prosperous countries in the Caribbean mostly due to the industrial center of Trinidad, though Tobago also has a draw for tourists. Both islands have plenty to offer in unspoiled natural scenery.
Top Tourist Attractions
Popular beaches in Trinidad include Maracas, Tyrico, Las Cuevas, Toco, Mayaro, Chagville, Los Iros, and Quinam. Most of these are located on the north coast and are beautiful with powdery sand and clear blue water. Beaches of Tobago are Pigeon Point, Store Bay, MT Irvine, Bucco, Grange, Englishman's Bay, and Canoe Bay. As the island that has a better reputation for tourism, Tobago's beaches are extremely beautiful. Also on Tobago, on the north coast, are the Bucco reef and Nylon pool which can be experienced via Glass Bottom Boat tour from Pigeon Point and Store Bay.

Another activity for nature lovers is to visit the Caroni Bird Sanctuary and former sugar cane estates on the western coast of Trinidad. It is a great opportunity to spot local bird species, though mosquitoes are also abundant. La Brea Pitch Lake is another unique attraction to the islands, being the world's largest natural reservoir of asphalt - a pool to which many people flock to bathe in its healing sulfur waters. Additional attractions include a museum built on a former Cocoa estate owned by French Count Charles Joseph de Lopinot (now called Lopinot Historical Site) and a tropical rain forest reserve called Roxborough, as well as the small islands off the northwest peninsula of Trinidad.

Trinidad is the larger of the two islands, and is the location of most of the country's cities and activity as well as its industrial center. Tobago is instead focused on tourism and has become a sought after vacation destination. Together as a nation, the islands have an environment of natural beauty distinct from other Caribbean locations. Port of Spain is the capital city of Trinidad and Tobago, situated on the northwest coast of Trinidad. The main hub for activity and shopping here is between Frederick Street and Charlotte Street, running south to Independence Square. Scarborough is the main city on the island of Tobago, and is a point of entry for those visiting the islands resorts and other attractions. Other important towns and cities include San Fernando, Chaguaramas, Princes Town, Toco, and St. James.

Vacationers who travel to the area often head right to the resorts for an easy-going beachside holiday of rest and relaxation. Beyond beach-going and seaside leisure activities, the annual festival of Carnival is one of the most well known attributes of Trinidad and Tobago. Every year on the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday during the season of Lent, thousands of costumed merrymakers parade on the streets for an annual street party. They are accompanied by music from steel bands, with calypso and soca music played on large loudspeakers. The rest of the year, Trinidad and Tobago also has a thriving nightlife, especially in the Chaguaramas area.

The main airport serving the nation is Piarco International Airport, located on Trinidad, approximately 25 kilometers southeast of Port of Spain. Direct air service is available from Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Orlando, New York (JFK), and Newark, from the United States, as well as Toronto from Canada, London from the UK, Caracas and Porlomar from Venezuela, Panama City from Panama, Paramaribo form Suriname, Georgetown from Guyana, Barbados, and other islands in the Caribbean. From the airport, buses are available for transportation into the city.

There is also a small airport on Tobago, ANR Robinson International Airport, though its direct flights are limited, mostly serving London.

Popular Foods
Cuisine of Trinidad and Tobago is a unique blend of influences, largely African, Amerinidian, British, Creole, French, Indian, and Spanish. One specialty dish of the culture is side called callaloo, which is both creamy and spicy made from ingredients like taro leaves, okra, crab or pig tail, thyme, pumpkin, pimento, onions, coconut milk, and other local herbs and spices. As a side dish, callaloo is often served with cornmeal, plantain, cassava, sweet potatoes, dumplings, and curried crab. A rice and meat dish called pelau is also common as is stewed chicken, macaroni pie, and oxtail. The three main methods of cooking are curried, stewed, or barbecued, while meals are often accompanied by condiments like pepper sauces, chutneys, and pickles. Dining options on the islands are diverse and range from street snacks to restaurants serving traditional food, western fast food chains to markets selling fresh produce.

We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.



1 Categories averaged on a per-item basis.
2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase. Thus, the overall daily average cost is not a summation of the individual categories.