Which place is cheaper, Las Vegas or Grand Cayman?
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 Grand Cayman or Las Vegas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Grand Cayman and Las Vegas. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Grand Cayman or Las Vegas?
Grand Cayman
When people think of the Cayman Islands, they typically think of offshore bank accounts and sunny, cruise ship ports. Grand Cayman has more to offer travelers than a playground for the wealthy or a short stopover for cruise passengers. This tropical island is the largest of the three Cayman Islands, it is a shopper's heaven, a center for global finance and an ideal vacation spot.
Las Vegas
Las Vegas has long been the gambling capital of the United States. Known as "Sin City," it is a hot spot for bachelor and bachelorette parties, but in recent years it has seen a dramatic increase in weddings and business conferences. It is the largest city in the state of Nevada and one of the most visited and well known cities in the country. It is located in the Mojave Desert in South Nevada and has a very arid climate with very hot and dry summers. The average high in July is 104 degrees Fahrenheit, but as many people like to say "its a dry heat." Winters are cooler and pleasant with highs around 60 degrees Fahrenheits. Snow is very rare but the surrounding mountains are often topped with snow during the winter months.
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Grand Cayman Prices
Cayman Islands PricesLas Vegas Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGrand Cayman $242Las Vegas $369
The average daily cost (per person) in Grand Cayman is $242, while the average daily cost in Las Vegas is $369. 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 Grand Cayman and Las Vegas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGrand Cayman $149Las Vegas $158
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGrand Cayman $298Las Vegas $316
Compare Hotels in Grand Cayman and Las Vegas
Looking for a hotel in Grand Cayman or Las Vegas? 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: Grand Cayman Hotel Prices and Las Vegas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Grand Cayman $31Las Vegas $53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grand Cayman
Also for Grand Cayman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Privat Transfer from Owen Roberts Airport GCM to George Town Port: $103
- Private Transfer from Airport to morritts: $180
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Las Vegas are as follows:
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24 Hr Bus Pass$15
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24 hrs Deuce Bus$7.00
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Taxi from Airport to the Strip$36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Las Vegas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Las Vegas:
- Transfer Airport to Hotel or Hotel to Airport : $39
- RoundTrip Private Transfer Las Vegas by Luxury SUV Cadillac Escalade up to 5 pax: $235
- Private Transfer: Las Vegas to Airport LAS by Business Car: $124
- Private Transfer: Airport LAS to Las Vegas by Luxury SUV or Van: $155
- Private Transfer: Airport LAS to Las Vegas By Business Car: $126
- Private Transfer to Las Vegas Airport (LAS): $38
- Private Transfer from Subic Bay Port to Clark Airport (CRK): $100
- Private Transfer from Subic Bay Cruise Port to Manila City Hotels: $135
- Private Transfer from Subic Bay Cruise Port to Angeles City: $100
- Private Transfer from Salomague Port to Laoag Airport (LAO) : $100
- Private Transfer from Salomague Cruise Port to Laoag city hotels: $100
- Private Transfer from Manila City Hotels to Subic Bay Cruise Port: $135
Is it cheaper to fly into Grand Cayman or Las Vegas?
Prices for flights to both Las Vegas and Grand Cayman 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 dayGrand Cayman $67Las Vegas $139
Typical Food Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of dining costs in Las Vegas are as follows:
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Coffee$5.00
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Deep Fried Twinkie$1.07
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Chocolate Dip Banana$1.07
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Gelato$5.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Las Vegas
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Las Vegas.
- Manila Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $44
- Cowboy Christmas Show & Dinner at Firelight Barn in Henderson NV: $49
- "Blockbuster Beats" show & dinner at the Firelight Barn: $49
- "Rockin' Through Time" show & dinner at Firelight Barn: $49
- "31 String Showdown" show & dinner at Firelight Barn in Henderson: $49
- Manila Filipino Cooking Class: Meryenda Favorites: $65
- Manila Chinatown Food Tour Experience : $65
- Manila Food Tour Experience with Local Guide: $70
- Makati Street Food tour Experience : $73
- 2 Hour Italian Pasta Cooking Class in Las Vegas: $75
- 2-Hour Italian Pasta Cooking Class: $75
- Chocolate Making Cooking Class With Local Chef: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Grand Cayman $41Las Vegas $78
Tours and Activities in Grand Cayman
For Grand Cayman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- CaymanVisitor Hide & Seek GeoTour Self-Drive Tour: $13
- Diamonds and Cocktails a Shopping Experience in Grand Cayman: $25
- 2 Stop Reef Snorkel and Glass Bottom Boat Adventure: $35
- Grand Cayman Hop On Hop Off Island Adventure: $40
- Stingray City and Snorkeling Tour Starfish Point Adventure: $53
- Stingray City, Snorkeling, & StarFish Adventure: $55
- Stingray City and Starfish Experience with Coral Reef Snorkeling: $55
- Stingray City Catamaran Sunset Tour: $59
- West Bay Sightseeing Tour Plus Seven Mile Beach Visit: $65
- 3 Stop Boat Tour Stingray City Coral Gardens and Starfish Point: $65
- Stingray City Sandbar Experience: $65
- StingrayCity ,Coral Garden & Starfish Tour. : $69
Typical Entertainment Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Las Vegas are as follows:
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Wedding Chapel$139
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Atomic Testing Museum (two people)$12
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Gondola Ride (4 person)$64
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Monorail Ride$5.00
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NY NY Rollercoaster$14
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Circus Circus Adventure Dome Day Pass$26
Tours and Activities in Las Vegas
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Las Vegas are as follows:
- 1 Hour Private Las Vegas Party Bus Tour: $225
- All Day GoCar Ultimate Las Vegas Day Tour: $164
- Ghost Town(Eldorado Canyon) with Gold Mine Tour: $159
- Lake Mead Private Tour by Boat: $285
- Manila Guided: Tondo Manila, Binondo and Intramuros Tour: $45
- Nellis Desert Exploration Jeep Tour Off Road You Drive We Guide: $283
- Small Group Hoover Dam: From Above, On Top and Below Tour: $100
- 1 Day Small Group Tour of Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend : $289
- 1-Day Grand Canyon Tour from Stargazing & Sunrise: $450
- 1.5-Hour Express Bike Tour in Intramuros (tour using a bamboo bicycle!): $22
- 1.5-Hour Guided Raft Tour at the Base of the Hoover Dam: $69
- 100 Island: Pangasinan Island Hopping Tour: $73
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGrand Cayman $13Las Vegas $55
Typical Alcohol Prices in Grand Cayman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Grand Cayman:
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Beer$4.95
Sample the Local Flavors in Grand Cayman
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Grand Cayman:
- Cayman Spirits Co. Distillery Tour Pass Ticket Only: $24
- Cayman Art and Wine Tour: $150
Sample the Local Flavors in Las Vegas
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Las Vegas:
- Mobsters, Casinos, and Speaky Bar Crawl: $35
- Fremont Street Bar Crawl: $35
- Las Vegas Fremont Street Bar Crawl (party bus add-on option): $36
- Happy Hour Bar Crawl! Las Vegas Strip Walking Tour: $39
- Bars Unknown: The Las Vegas Strip Bar Crawl: $49
- Las Vegas Bar Crawl by Party Bus with Free Drinks: $49
- Zombie Burlesque Comedy Musical Show Ticket: $49
- Zombie Burlesque at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino: $49
- Las Vegas Fremont Street Bar Crawl: $50
- Fantasy Burlesque Show at Luxor Hotel & Casino: $53
- Country Bar Crawl by Party Bus w/ Mixed Drinks: $59
- Vegas Country Bar Crawl: Party Bus & Drinks Included: $59
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Grand Cayman and Las Vegas, we can see that Las Vegas is more expensive. And not only is Grand Cayman much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Grand Cayman is in Caribbean Islands and Las Vegas 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 Grand Cayman would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Grand Cayman 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 Las Vegas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Las Vegas than you might in Grand Cayman.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Grand Cayman Expensive? and Is Las Vegas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Grand Cayman or Las Vegas?
Las Vegas has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Grand Cayman. When comparing the sizes of Grand Cayman and Las Vegas, 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.