Which place is cheaper, Austin or Grande-Terre?
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 Grande-Terre or Austin?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Austin? 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: Grande-Terre or Austin?
Grande-Terre
Grande Terre is an island that makes up the eastern half of the Guadeloupe 'mainland.' It is divided from the other half of the main Guadeloupe island, Basse Terre, by a narrow channel called Rivière Salee (or the Salt River). The island itself is characterized by rolling hills, white sand beaches, and cliffs, and its indented coastline is surrounded by coral reefs. It is home to most of Guadeloupe's farmlands and tourist resorts.
Austin
Located in the Texas Hill Country, Austin is the capital city of the state. It is a relatively small city with a compact downtown area and many sprawling suburbs stretching out along the interstate. Austin prides itself on its eclectic culture and alternative vibe which is epitomized by the city's unofficial slogan "Keep Austin Weird." The University of Texas at Austin is also located downtown. The school's large student population helps give the city a youthful feel with a lively nightlife and no shortage of activities on weekends. The city is also the self proclaimed live music capital of the country. As such, it has many music venues and bars, most of which are clustered around the 6th Street area downtown. There are also many free outdoor concerts, particularly during the summer months.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Los Angeles, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New York City.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGrande-Terre $210Austin $167
The average daily cost (per person) in Grande-Terre is $210, while the average daily cost in Austin is $167. 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 Grande-Terre and Austin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGrande-Terre $96Austin $56
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGrande-Terre $192Austin $112
Compare Hotels in Grande-Terre and Austin
Looking for a hotel in Grande-Terre or Austin? 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: Grande-Terre Hotel Prices and Austin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Grande-Terre $11Austin $47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grande-Terre
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Grande-Terre:
- Arrival Private Transfer Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Pointe a Pitre by SUV: $41
- Arrival Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Le Gosier by SUV: $50
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Guadeloupe island - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $141
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Guadeloupe island hotel-Arrival Private Transfer: $71
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Pointe-a-Pitre - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $93
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Pointe-a-Pitre Arrival Transfer: $47
- Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre Airport to Deshaies or Trois Riviers by SUV: $91
- Private Transfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Port to Pointe-à-Pitre: $75
- Private Transfer from Pointe-à-Pitre to Pointe-à-Pitre Port: $75
- PrivateTransfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Cruise Port : $75
- PrivateTransfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Cruise Port to Airport (PTP) : $75
- Transfer Guadeloupe Airport to Cruise Port: $38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Austin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Austin:
- AUS Airport Private Transfer to Austin(downtown): $70
- Austin City to Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) - Departure Private Transfer: $121
- Austin Texas Airport Transfer Premium Black SUV: $189
- Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) to Austin City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $241
- Private Transfer Between Airport and Hotels: $80
- Private Airport and Hotel Transfer Services in Austin: $115
- Private Transfer Austin Airport AUS to Austin City: $100
- Private Transfer in a Luxury Vehicle to and/or from AUS Airport: $125
Is it cheaper to fly into Grande-Terre or Austin?
Prices for flights to both Austin and Grande-Terre 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 dayGrande-Terre $96Austin $60
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Austin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Austin.
- Sushi Making Cooking Class in a Sake Bar in Austin: $75
- Pasta Making Cooking Class at a Local Brewery in Austin: $75
- Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Tap Room in Austin: $75
- Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Tap Room: $75
- Austin Street Art and Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $85
- Street Art and Street Food Tour: $85
- Austin Food Tour with BBQ Brisket, Breakfast Tacos & 6 Tastings: $99
- Austin South Congress Food Tour with 6 Tastings, Tacos & Sweets: $99
- Austin Taco Tasting Walking Food Tour (Small Group): $99
- Downtown Food Tour with 6+ Tastings of Local Flavors: $104
- South Congress District Food Tour with 6 Tastings: $115
- Austin Small-Group BBQ Walking Food Tour: $129
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Grande-Terre $52Austin $28
Typical Entertainment Prices in Austin
Here are a few typical costs in Austin for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Austin Duck Tour$31
Tours and Activities in Austin
Here are a few actual costs in Austin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Austin Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Tour: $7.77
- Austin's Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Audio App Walking Tour : $9.75
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Austin by Wacky Walks: $10
- Ultimate cat experience at Austin's only cat cafe: $16
- Austin Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Guide: $17
- 3D Printer Factory Tour plus 2 ft Tall Rocket!: $22
- Downtown Austin Haunted History Tour: $24
- Austin Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game: $25
- KuneKune Pig Farm Tour: $25
- Austin City Limits Guided Backstage Tour at The Moody Theater: $25
- Ha Ha Haunted Austin Walking Ghost Tour: $26
- Hauntings, Apparitions & Ashes of Austin Ghost Tour: $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGrande-Terre $14Austin $28
Sample the Local Flavors in Austin
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Austin:
- Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Sixth Street Spree Austin Bar Crawl: $12
- Austin’s Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $35
- Austin Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $35
- Lost Legends of Texas Pub Crawl in Austin: $35
- Public Pedal Pub Tour in Austin: $39
- Austin 6th Street Bar Crawl | The Epic Group: $43
- Austin Bar Crawl: Austin's 6th Street Bar Crawl: $43
- Public Party Bike Pub Crawl Tour in Austin: $54
- East Austin Brewery Tour by Pedicab: $65
- Private Austin Brewery Tour by Pedicab with All-Inclusive Beer Flight Option: $70
- At-Home Private Wine or NA Wine Tasting Experience in Austin: $75
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Grande-Terre and Austin, we can see that Grande-Terre is more expensive. And not only is Austin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Grande-Terre is in Caribbean Islands and Austin 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 Austin would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Austin 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 Grande-Terre would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Grande-Terre than you might in Austin.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Grande-Terre Expensive? and Is Austin Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Grande-Terre or Austin?
Austin has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Grande-Terre experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Austin in the Summer?
Both Austin and Grande-Terre are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grande-Terre throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Austin in the summer for the hiking, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Grande-Terre is generally cooler than Austin. Daily temperatures in Grande-Terre average around 27°C (81°F), and Austin fluctuates around 87°F (30°C).
It's quite sunny in Austin. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Grande-Terre. Grande-Terre usually receives less sunshine than Austin during summer. Grande-Terre gets 245 hours of sunny skies, while Austin receives 318 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Grande-Terre. In July, Grande-Terre usually receives more rain than Austin. Grande-Terre gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Austin receives 1.9 inches (48 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGrande-Terre 27°C (81°F)Austin 87°F (30°C)
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Austin in the Autumn?
Both Austin and Grande-Terre during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Grande-Terre because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, most visitors come to Austin for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Grande-Terre is a little warmer than Austin in the autumn. The daily temperature in Grande-Terre averages around 27°C (80°F) in October, and Austin fluctuates around 73°F (23°C).
In Austin, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Grande-Terre. In the autumn, Grande-Terre often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Austin. Grande-Terre gets 217 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Austin receives 214 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Grande-Terre. Grande-Terre usually gets more rain in October than Austin. Grande-Terre gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Austin receives 3 inches (77 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGrande-Terre 27°C (80°F)Austin 73°F (23°C)
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Austin in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Grande-Terre and Austin. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grande-Terre year-round. Furthermore, the winter months attract visitors to Austin because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Grande-Terre is much warmer than Austin. Typically, the winter temperatures in Grande-Terre in January average around 24°C (76°F), and Austin averages at about 51°F (11°C).
In Grande-Terre, it's very sunny this time of the year. Grande-Terre usually receives more sunshine than Austin during winter. Grande-Terre gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while Austin receives 163 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Grande-Terre usually receives more rain than Austin. Grande-Terre gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Austin receives 1.9 inches (48 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGrande-Terre 24°C (76°F)Austin 51°F (11°C)
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Austin in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Grande-Terre as well as Austin. Grande-Terre attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Austin this time of year.
In April, Grande-Terre is generally a little warmer than Austin. Daily temperatures in Grande-Terre average around 26°C (78°F), and Austin fluctuates around 71°F (22°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Austin. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Grande-Terre this time of the year. In the spring, Grande-Terre often gets more sunshine than Austin. Grande-Terre gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Austin receives 209 hours of full sun.
Grande-Terre receives a lot of rain in the spring. Grande-Terre usually gets more rain in April than Austin. Grande-Terre gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Austin receives 3.5 inches (89 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGrande-Terre 26°C (78°F)Austin 71°F (22°C)
Typical Weather for Austin and Grande-Terre
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| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 inches (48 mm) |
| Feb | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 inches (78 mm) |
| Mar | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 inches (48 mm) |
| Apr | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 inches (89 mm) |
| May | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 77°F (25°C) | 4 inches (101 mm) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 83°F (29°C) | 3.1 inches (80 mm) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 87°F (30°C) | 1.9 inches (48 mm) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) | 87°F (31°C) | 2.2 inches (56 mm) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) | 82°F (28°C) | 3.7 inches (93 mm) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 73°F (23°C) | 3 inches (77 mm) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 62°F (17°C) | 2 inches (52 mm) |
| Dec | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 inches (56 mm) |
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.