Which place is cheaper, Terre-de-Haut or Isla Mujeres?
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 Isla Mujeres or Terre-de-Haut?
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 Isla Mujeres and Terre-de-Haut. 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: Isla Mujeres or Terre-de-Haut?
Isla Mujeres
About eight miles from the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, Isla Mujeres is an island in the Mexican Caribbean Sea. The town, of the same name, has a population of about 13,000. Tourism has grown in the area since the 1970s and today it is a significant part of the island's economy. As such, there are plenty of amenities that cater specifically to visitors. The island's proximity to Cuba make it a common transit point for Cubans in route to the United States.
Terre-de-Haut
Les Saintes (also known as Iles des Saintes) is a small archipelago of Guadeloupe, a French overseas territory in the Caribbean. The islands here are best known for their tropical beauty, untouched beaches, and bayside villages. Only two of the nine are inhabited.
Terre-de-Haut of Les Saintes is the most popular island to visit. It is known for the Pain de Sucre, a small bay lined with coconut trees and an ideal location for snorkeling, in addition to white sandy beaches like the Plage de Pompierre. There is also a nineteenth-century fort which can be reached on foot for striking views of the surrounding area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Mexico, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Mexico.
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Isla Mujeres Prices
Mexico PricesTerre-de-Haut Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayIsla Mujeres $164Terre-de-Haut $203
The average daily cost (per person) in Isla Mujeres is $164, while the average daily cost in Terre-de-Haut is $203. 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 Isla Mujeres and Terre-de-Haut in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIsla Mujeres $71Terre-de-Haut $80
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIsla Mujeres $142Terre-de-Haut $160
Compare Hotels in Isla Mujeres and Terre-de-Haut
Looking for a hotel in Isla Mujeres or Terre-de-Haut? 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: Isla Mujeres Hotel Prices and Terre-de-Haut Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Isla Mujeres $32Terre-de-Haut $52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Isla Mujeres
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Isla Mujeres:
- Private Transfer: Playa Mujeres to Cancun Airport CUN in SUV: $135
- Punta Sam / Isla Blanca to Cancún Airport (CUN)- Departure Private Transfer: $62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Terre-de-Haut
Also for Terre-de-Haut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Deshaies or Trois Riviers to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $96
Is it cheaper to fly into Isla Mujeres or Terre-de-Haut?
Prices for flights to both Terre-de-Haut and Isla Mujeres 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 dayIsla Mujeres $72Terre-de-Haut $91
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Isla Mujeres $19Terre-de-Haut $23
Tours and Activities in Isla Mujeres
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Isla Mujeres are as follows:
- Scuba Diving Adventure WITHOUT CERTIFICATION! Try it today!: $160
- 3 Hours VIP Semiprivate Tour Isla Mujeres Full Snorkeling Experience : $84
- ATV Mangrove Adventure: $65
- Adventure and Snorkel with the Whale Shark From Playa del Carmen: $230
- Adventure and Snorkel with the Whale Shark departing from Cancun: $200
- Chill at -18°C Isla Mujeres Ice Bar (tickets): $25
- Contoy Island Tour from Cancun and Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling: $145
- Crystal Boat Tour to Isla Mujeres and Reefs: $39
- Isla Contoy Snorkeling Experience with Buffet: $166
- Isla Mujeres Snorkeling Adventure at the Underwater Museum: $52
- Isla Mujeres Snorkeling Tour: $84
- Isla Mujeres Snorkeling Tour Adventure: $53
Tours and Activities in Terre-de-Haut
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Terre-de-Haut.
- Guided Kayaking Tour of the Mitan Pond and its Mangrove: $42
- Guadeloupe Bus Tour: $72
- Small Day Cruise (Ilet caret, mangrove, coral reef: $118
- Private Shooting Tour Around Soufrière: $131
- Boat Tour with Lunch in the Water in Guadeloupe Lagoon : $149
- Private French Caribbean Rum Tour with Tastings: $188
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIsla Mujeres $23Terre-de-Haut $52
Sample the Local Flavors in Terre-de-Haut
Also in Terre-de-Haut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guided tour with tasting of the Distillery Bonne Mère : $11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Isla Mujeres and Terre-de-Haut, we can see that Terre-de-Haut is more expensive. And not only is Isla Mujeres much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Isla Mujeres is in North America and Terre-de-Haut is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Isla Mujeres would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Isla Mujeres 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 Terre-de-Haut would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Terre-de-Haut than you might in Isla Mujeres.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Isla Mujeres Expensive? and Is Terre-de-Haut 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.