Which place is cheaper, Napa Valley or Fort-de-France?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Fort-de-France or Napa Valley?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Fort-de-France and Napa Valley can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Fort-de-France or Napa Valley?
Fort-de-France
As the largest city and capital of Martinique, Fort-de-France serves as the main entryway for visitors traveling to the island. It is a busy city with a significant population, which creates an atmosphere bustling with traffic amidst its historic and cultural sights.
Napa Valley
Napa Valley, in the Bay Area of California, is a popular destination for its wineries and beautiful scenery. The area, referred to as Wine Country, is just north of San Francisco and makes for a great day or weekend trip. Many honeymooners visit the area for its romantic setting and popular bed and breakfasts. The best time to visit is during the months of September and October when the grapes are wipe. This time is referred to as the harvest "crush." The summer months are also a popular time but the crowds are often overwhelming.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to United States of America, and The Best G Adventures Tours to United States of America.
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Fort-de-France Prices
Martinique PricesNapa Valley Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFort-de-France $228Napa Valley $333
The average daily cost (per person) in Fort-de-France is $228, while the average daily cost in Napa Valley is $333. 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 Fort-de-France and Napa Valley in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFort-de-France $92Napa Valley $126
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFort-de-France $184Napa Valley $252
Compare Hotels in Fort-de-France and Napa Valley
Looking for a hotel in Fort-de-France or Napa Valley? 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: Fort-de-France Hotel Prices and Napa Valley Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fort-de-France $18Napa Valley $183
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fort-de-France
Also for Fort-de-France, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Fort de France Port to Martinique Airport (FDF): $77
- Private Transfer Martinique Airport (FDF) to Fort de France Port: $77
- Private Transfer from Fort de France Port to Fort de France: $77
- Private Transfer from Fort de France to Fort de France Port: $77
- Martinique Airport (FDF) to Fort de France - Arrival Transfer: $69
- Fort de France to Martinique Airport (FDF) - Departure Transfer: $66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Napa Valley
Also for Napa Valley, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- San Francisco Airport Private Transfer to Napa Valley: $108
Is it cheaper to fly into Fort-de-France or Napa Valley?
Prices for flights to both Napa Valley and Fort-de-France 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 dayFort-de-France $117Napa Valley $108
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fort-de-France
For Fort-de-France, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Food tour in the rainforest and St Pierre - Pile et Face: $104
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Napa Valley
For Napa Valley, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Zero Proof Libations and Food Tour of Downtown Napa: $159
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fort-de-France $36Napa Valley $28
Tours and Activities in Fort-de-France
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fort-de-France.
- Authentic Tour of Southern Martinique: $75
- Fort-de-France Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour: $71
- Fort-de-France Private 2-Hour Walking Tour: $26
- Glide into adventure: Hiking and natural slides: $182
- Habitation Clement - entrance ticket: $15
- Half-Day Nature and Panorama Tour in Martinique: $108
- Karaib Tour: $66
- Mangrove Guided Tour: $43
- Martinique Shore Excursion - Authentic Tour of Southern Martinique: $75
- Martinique Shore Excursion - Unmissable Martinique North tour: $75
- Martinique: Coral and Turtle Coves Cruise: $84
- Martinique: Private Tour with Local Guide: $176
Tours and Activities in Napa Valley
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Napa Valley.
- 3 Hour Electric Trike Sunset Tour at Sonoma: $175
- A Self-Guided Audio Tour Around Bodega Head : $9.99
- Behind-the-Scenes Food and Wine E-Bike Tour: $159
- Full-Day Napa Valley E-Bike Tour with Picnic Lunch: $224
- Half Day Bike Tour: $139
- Half Day Tour: $139
- Half-Day Napa Valley E-Bike Tour: $169
- Napa Puzzling Adventure: $35
- Napa Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game: $25
- Napa Valley & Sonoma Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour: $25
- Napa Valley Daily Join In Group Wineries Tour Including Lunch: $125
- Napa Valley Mountainside Small Group Winery Tour: $141
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFort-de-France $12Napa Valley $66
Sample the Local Flavors in Fort-de-France
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Fort-de-France:
- Small-Group Tour: Unmissable Martinique with Rum Distillery, Ruins, and More: $75
- North Tour: rainforest, rum distillery, black sand beach etc: $120
Sample the Local Flavors in Napa Valley
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Napa Valley:
- Napa Exploration Wine Tasting: $78
- Serene and Romantic Wine Tasting Next to the Vines in Napa Valley: $85
- Guided Wine Tour with Picnic Lunch: $137
- ATV Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting: $150
- ATV Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting: $155
- Intro to Wine Tasting with Napa Sommelière : $156
- #1 Sonoma Walking Food, Wine Tasting & History Tour (Public Tour): $189
- Healdsburg Cycling Wine Tour : $199
- Napa & Sonoma Wine Tour | 6-8hr Private Fully Customized.*XL SUV: $250
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fort-de-France and Napa Valley, we can see that Napa Valley is more expensive. And not only is Fort-de-France much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Fort-de-France is in Caribbean Islands and Napa Valley 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 Fort-de-France would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Fort-de-France 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 Napa Valley would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Napa Valley than you might in Fort-de-France.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fort-de-France Expensive? and Is Napa Valley Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fort-de-France or Napa Valley?
Fort-de-France has a larger population, and is about 17% larger than the population of Napa Valley. When comparing the sizes of Fort-de-France and Napa Valley, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.