Which place is cheaper, Rapid City 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 Rapid City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Rapid City? 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 Rapid City?
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.
Rapid City
Rapid City is a large city in western South Dakota that is considered the gateway to the Black Hills National Forest. Rapid City is often used as a base for all types of outdoor activities, including tours to the infamous Mount Rushmore and surrounding parks. The city has a budding art scene and offers the perfect combination of a metropolitan city surrounded by stunning natural scenery. Rapid City experiences the best weather from June-September with temperatures in the 70's and 80's Fahrenheit. Temperatures drop to the low 20's F in the winter and the area receives the most rain pour in April and May.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to United States of America, and The Best Tours for Seniors to United States of America.
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Grande-Terre Prices
Guadeloupe PricesRapid City Prices
USA Prices -
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGrande-Terre $210Rapid City $133
The average daily cost (per person) in Grande-Terre is $210, while the average daily cost in Rapid City is $133. 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 Rapid City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGrande-Terre $96Rapid City $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGrande-Terre $192Rapid City $120
Compare Hotels in Grande-Terre and Rapid City
Looking for a hotel in Grande-Terre or Rapid City? 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 Rapid City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Grande-Terre $11Rapid City $53
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 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 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
- Arrival Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Le Gosier by SUV: $50
- Arrival Private Transfer Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Pointe a Pitre by SUV: $41
Is it cheaper to fly into Grande-Terre or Rapid City?
Prices for flights to both Rapid City 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 $96Rapid City $41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rapid City
For Rapid City, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Roller Coaster Tickets with Dinner and Show in Rapid City: $81
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Grande-Terre $52Rapid City $26
Tours and Activities in Rapid City
For Rapid City, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide : $15
- Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $15
- Black Hills Self Guided Driving Audio Tour: $20
- Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour: $33
- Pinnacle Zipline Tour in Keystone: $125
- Guided Tour with Journey Museum Admission: $148
- Rapid City Shared Tour: $148
- From Mt. Rushmore Memorial Tour: $148
- Mount Rushmore Memorial Shared Tour from Rapid City, South Dakota: $148
- Black Hills Tour with Monument Tour: $179
- From Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup Tour: $185
- Mt Rushmore Night Ceremony and Tour - with Tunnels and Stargazing: $189
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGrande-Terre $14Rapid City $6.93
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Grande-Terre and Rapid City, we can see that Grande-Terre is more expensive. And not only is Rapid City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Grande-Terre is in Caribbean Islands and Rapid City 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 Rapid City would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Rapid City 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 Rapid City.
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 Rapid City 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.