Which place is cheaper, Detroit 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 Detroit?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Detroit? 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 Detroit?
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.
Detroit
Detroit is the largest city in the Midwestern state of Michigan. Near Downtown, the neoclassical Detroit Institute of Arts is famed for the Detroit Industry Murals painted by Diego Rivera, and inspired by the city's ties to the auto industry, giving it the nickname "Motor City." Detroit is also the birthplace of Motown Records, whose chart-topping history is on display at their original headquarters, Hitsville U.S.A.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in United States of America, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in United States of America.
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Grande-Terre Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGrande-Terre $210Detroit $165
The average daily cost (per person) in Grande-Terre is $210, while the average daily cost in Detroit is $165. 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 Detroit in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGrande-Terre $96Detroit $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGrande-Terre $192Detroit $128
Compare Hotels in Grande-Terre and Detroit
Looking for a hotel in Grande-Terre or Detroit? 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 Detroit Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Grande-Terre $11Detroit $37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grande-Terre
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Grande-Terre:
- Transfer Guadeloupe Airport to Cruise Port: $38
- PrivateTransfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Cruise Port to Airport (PTP) : $76
- PrivateTransfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Cruise Port : $76
- Private Transfer in Guadeloupe: $78
- Private Transfer from Pointe-à-Pitre to Pointe-à-Pitre Port: $76
- Private Transfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Port to Pointe-à-Pitre: $76
- Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre Airport to Deshaies or Trois Riviers by SUV: $91
- Pointe-a-Pitre to Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) - Departure Private Transfer: $47
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Pointe-a-Pitre Arrival Transfer: $47
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Pointe-a-Pitre - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $94
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Guadeloupe island hotel-Arrival Private Transfer: $71
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Guadeloupe island - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $142
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Detroit
Also for Detroit, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Departure Private Transfer: Detroit to Detroit Airport DTW in Business Car: $108
- Departure Private Transfer: Detroit to Detroit Airport DTW in Luxury SUV: $142
- Detroit Airport (DTW) to Detroit City - Arrival Private Transfer: $92
- Detroit Airport (DTW) to Detroit City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $183
- Detroit City to Detroit Airport (DTW) - Departure Private Transfer: $92
- Private Departure Transfer - to Detroit Airport (DTW) by SUV: $90
- Private Departure Transfer to Detroit Airport DTW: $61
- Private Transfer from Detroit (DTW) Airport to Detroit City: $155
- Private Transfer from Detroit City to Detroit (DTW) Airport: $155
Is it cheaper to fly into Grande-Terre or Detroit?
Prices for flights to both Detroit 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 $96Detroit $76
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Detroit
For Detroit, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Secret Food Tour with Tastings: $80
- Detroit Downtown Food Tour: 6+ Iconic Tastings in Motor City: $95
- Detroit Flavors Food Tour: $150
- Delicious in Detroit Food Tour: $159
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Grande-Terre $52Detroit $21
Tours and Activities in Grande-Terre
Here are a few actual costs in Grande-Terre for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- *Cruise Stopover* - CASCADE WITH CRAYFISH- Sainte-Anne Beach: $66
- Cruise Stopover at Village Sainte Anne and its Beach: $32
- Cruise stopover - Plage du Gosier Round trip: $17
- Full Day Tour of Guadeloupe: $173
- Guided tour by electric tuk-tuk: $54
- Photoshoot + Drone on a Caribbean paradise beach or day tour : $111
- Pointe à Pitre City Tour, Island Stopover, and Beach Breaks : $94
- Private Gyroplane Tour: $200
- Private Ultralight Seaplane Experience in Guadeloupe: $187
- South of Basse-Terre Island Tour with Rum and Food Tastings: $185
- Stand Up Paddle Adventure in Guadeloupe: $54
Tours and Activities in Detroit
For Detroit, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Self Guided Detroit's Spirit and History Solo Walking Tour: $9.75
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Ann Arbor by Wacky Walks: $10
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Windsor by Wacky Walks: $10
- Detroit Red Wings Ice Hockey Game Ticket at Little Caesars Arena: $11
- Self-Guided Ann Arbor Scavenger Hunt: Ann Arbor Adventure: $12
- Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Ann Arbor MI: $15
- SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium Admission Ticket: $20
- Experience the season with a scavenger hunt in Ann Arbor with Holly Jolly Hunt: $20
- French History Tour of Detroit A Self-Guided Audio Tour App: $20
- LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Michigan Admission Ticket: $22
- Detroit Pistons Basketball Game Ticket at Little Caesars Arena: $23
- Macabre, Murder, & Mayhem in Motor City: Detroit Ghost Tour: $24
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGrande-Terre $14Detroit $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Grande-Terre
Also in Grande-Terre, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Local Market, Crayfish Waterfall and Rum Distillery with Tasting: $233
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Grande-Terre and Detroit, we can see that Grande-Terre is more expensive. And not only is Detroit much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Grande-Terre is in Caribbean Islands and Detroit 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 Detroit would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Detroit 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 Detroit.
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 Detroit Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Grande-Terre or Detroit?
Detroit 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 Detroit in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Grande-Terre as well as Detroit. Grande-Terre attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Detroit in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Grande-Terre is a little warmer than Detroit in the summer. The daily temperature in Grande-Terre averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Detroit fluctuates around 74°F (24°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Detroit. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Grande-Terre this time of the year. In the summer, Grande-Terre often gets less sunshine than Detroit. Grande-Terre gets 245 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Detroit receives 319 hours of full sun.
Grande-Terre receives a lot of rain in the summer. Grande-Terre usually gets more rain in July than Detroit. Grande-Terre gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Detroit receives 3.4 inches (85 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGrande-Terre 27°C (81°F)Detroit 74°F (24°C)
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Detroit in the Autumn?
Both Detroit and Grande-Terre are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grande-Terre throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Detroit for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene during these months.
In the autumn, Grande-Terre is much warmer than Detroit. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Grande-Terre in October average around 27°C (80°F), and Detroit averages at about 54°F (12°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Grande-Terre. Grande-Terre usually receives more sunshine than Detroit during autumn. Grande-Terre gets 217 hours of sunny skies, while Detroit receives 172 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Grande-Terre. In October, Grande-Terre usually receives more rain than Detroit. Grande-Terre gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Detroit receives 2.3 inches (58 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGrande-Terre 27°C (80°F)Detroit 54°F (12°C)
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Detroit in the Winter?
Both Detroit and Grande-Terre during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Grande-Terre because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Detroit because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Detroit can be very cold. In January, Grande-Terre is generally much warmer than Detroit. Daily temperatures in Grande-Terre average around 24°C (76°F), and Detroit fluctuates around 25°F (-4°C).
It's quite sunny in Grande-Terre. In the winter, Grande-Terre often gets more sunshine than Detroit. Grande-Terre gets 236 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Detroit receives 120 hours of full sun.
Grande-Terre usually gets more rain in January than Detroit. Grande-Terre gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Detroit receives 2 inches (50 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGrande-Terre 24°C (76°F)Detroit 25°F (-4°C)
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Detroit in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Grande-Terre and Detroit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grande-Terre year-round. Also, the activities around the city are the main draw to Detroit this time of year.
Grande-Terre is much warmer than Detroit in the spring. The daily temperature in Grande-Terre averages around 26°C (78°F) in April, and Detroit fluctuates around 49°F (9°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Detroit this time of the year. In Grande-Terre, it's very sunny this time of the year. Grande-Terre usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Detroit during spring. Grande-Terre gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while Detroit receives 223 hours of full sun in the spring.
Grande-Terre gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Grande-Terre usually receives more rain than Detroit. Grande-Terre gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Detroit receives 3.2 inches (80 mm) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGrande-Terre 26°C (78°F)Detroit 49°F (9°C)
Typical Weather for Detroit and Grande-Terre
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 25°F (-4°C) | 2 inches (50 mm) |
| Feb | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 inches (54 mm) |
| Mar | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 inches (72 mm) |
| Apr | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 inches (80 mm) |
| May | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 60°F (16°C) | 3 inches (76 mm) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 inches (97 mm) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 74°F (24°C) | 3.4 inches (85 mm) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 inches (86 mm) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) | 65°F (19°C) | 3.4 inches (87 mm) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 inches (58 mm) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 43°F (6°C) | 3 inches (75 mm) |
| Dec | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.2 inches (82 mm) |
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