Which place is cheaper, Cafayate 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 Cafayate?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Cafayate? 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 Cafayate?
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.
Cafayate
Cafayate is located in the province of Salta, in the central zone of the Valles Calchaquies. The small town has about 12,000 residents and is 1,329 kilometers from Buenos Aires.
People head to the small town of Cafayate to explore its vineyards and unique rock formations. It has become an important tourist destination in the area and there is a large golf course under construction just outside of town.
Cafayate is an important wine production center. The wines in the area thrive from the low humidity mild weather of the valleys. The town receives less than 250 millimeters of precipitation a year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Argentina, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Argentina.
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Grande-Terre Prices
Guadeloupe PricesCafayate Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGrande-Terre €179Cafayate €50
The average daily cost (per person) in Grande-Terre is €179, while the average daily cost in Cafayate is €50. 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 Cafayate in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGrande-Terre €82Cafayate €32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGrande-Terre €164Cafayate €64
Compare Hotels in Grande-Terre and Cafayate
Looking for a hotel in Grande-Terre or Cafayate? 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 Cafayate Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Grande-Terre €9.00Cafayate €4.79
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grande-Terre
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Grande-Terre:
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Guadeloupe island - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $142
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Pointe-a-Pitre - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $94
- Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre Airport to Deshaies or Trois Riviers by SUV: $91
- PrivateTransfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Cruise Port : $76
- PrivateTransfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Cruise Port to Airport (PTP) : $76
- Private Transfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Port to Pointe-à-Pitre: $76
- Private Transfer from Pointe-à-Pitre to Pointe-à-Pitre Port: $76
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Guadeloupe island hotel-Arrival Private Transfer: $71
- Arrival Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Le Gosier by SUV: $50
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Pointe-a-Pitre Arrival Transfer: $47
- Arrival Private Transfer Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Pointe a Pitre by SUV: $41
- Transfer Guadeloupe Airport to Cruise Port: $38
Is it cheaper to fly into Grande-Terre or Cafayate?
Prices for flights to both Cafayate 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 €82Cafayate €6.11
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Grande-Terre €45Cafayate €38
Tours and Activities in Cafayate
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cafayate.
- From Salta: Full-Day Wine and Valley Tour to Cafayate: $45
- Foz do Iguaçu: Day Tour of the Argentina and Brazil Sides: $96
- From Salta: Cafayate, Humahuaca & Salinas Grandes 3-Day Tour: $106
- Unveiling Premium Wine Road Adventure: $127
- From Salta: Cafayate, Salinas Grandes, & Hornocal Tour: $128
- From Salta: Local Landscape, Winery, and Culture Tour: $130
- From Salta: Cafayate, Cachi, & Hornocal 3-Day Tour: $136
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGrande-Terre €12Cafayate €18
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Grande-Terre and Cafayate, we can see that Grande-Terre is more expensive. And not only is Cafayate much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Grande-Terre is in Caribbean Islands and Cafayate is in South 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 Cafayate would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cafayate 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 Cafayate.
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 Cafayate Expensive?.
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.