Which place is cheaper, Saint Croix or Memphis?
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 Memphis or Saint Croix?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Memphis or Saint Croix, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Memphis or Saint Croix?
Memphis
Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in southwest Tennessee, Memphis is a city famous for the blues, soul, and Rock 'n' Roll music that originated there. There are a number of museums and historic landmarks like Elvis Presley's Graceland dedicated to that history, while areas of the city like Beale Street keep the musical culture alive today with a vibrant scene of bars, restaurants, and live music.
Saint Croix
Sometimes all you want out of a vacation is the warmth of the sun, the sound of the waves and the taste of a cold drink. No more. No less. That's exactly what you can expect in St. Croix.
The largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix is a place of our leisure and relaxation. It's a bit of an expensive lifestyle for its 50,000 residents and daily visitors, but when you're living on island time, money is never a worry. There are no worries on island time.
This once volcanic island is covered in incredible beaches, stunning mountains, palm tress in the wind and historic colonial towns. While they may be a bit old and rundown, the Danish architecture still stands as a unique part of this island's legacy. Don't expect much window-shopping, though. That was not a feature incorporated in this style of architecture. If you want to know if a store is open, just step on in, but remember, shop hours are also running on island time.
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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Memphis Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMemphis $199Saint Croix $277
The average daily cost (per person) in Memphis is $199, while the average daily cost in Saint Croix is $277. 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 Memphis and Saint Croix in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMemphis $84Saint Croix $149
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMemphis $168Saint Croix $298
Compare Hotels in Memphis and Saint Croix
Looking for a hotel in Memphis or Saint Croix? 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: Memphis Hotel Prices and Saint Croix Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Memphis $59Saint Croix $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Memphis
Also for Memphis, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Memphis Airport Transfers: $60
- Private Departure Transfer to Memphis Airport MEM: $72
- Private Arrival Transfer from Memphis Airport MEM: $72
- Memphis Airport (MEM) to Memphis City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $170
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint Croix
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint Croix:
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St. Croix : $179
- Private Transfer from St.Croix hotels to St. Croix Cruise Port : $175
- Private Transfer from St.Croix Cruise Port to St.Croix hotels: $175
- Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Round-Trip Transfer: $167
- St. Croix to St. Croix Airport (STX) - Departure Private Transfer: $91
- St.Croix Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Arrival Private Transfer: $91
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Airport to St. Croix Cruise Port : $87
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Port to St. Croix Airport (STX): $87
- St. Croix to Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) - Departure Transfer: $84
Is it cheaper to fly into Memphis or Saint Croix?
Prices for flights to both Saint Croix and Memphis 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 dayMemphis $74Saint Croix $97
Typical Food Prices in Memphis
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Memphis:
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Baskin Robins (for 2)$6.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Memphis
For Memphis, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Taste of Downtown Memphis Food Tour: $75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint Croix
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint Croix.
- A Evening Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
- A Morning Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
- C'sted Sip & Savor Mixology Class with VI Food Tours: $131
- Taste of Twin City Food Tour with VI Food Tours: $145
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Memphis $45Saint Croix $58
Tours and Activities in Memphis
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Memphis.
- Memphis Grizzlies Basketball Game Ticket: $3.27
- Beale Street Experience Audio App Self Guided Walking Tour: $7.75
- Memphis Music Hall of Fame Admission Ticket: $8.00
- Memphis Civil Rights Smartphone Guided Walking Tour: $9.75
- Entry Ticket to the Edge Motor Museum: $10
- Memphis Botanic Garden Entry Ticket: $12
- A Self Guided Walking Tour of Brews, Blues and BBQ in Memphis: $15
- Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum Admission Ticket in Memphis: $15
- Memphis Self Guided Driving Audio Tour: $17
- Beale Street Guided Walking Tour: $22
- 1-Hour Beale Street Guided Walking Tour: $22
- Mobsters, Mayhem, & Murder of Memphis Ghost Tour: $24
Tours and Activities in Saint Croix
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Saint Croix are as follows:
- Christiansted's Artisan Shopping Tour: $33
- Frederiksted Moke Tour: $75
- Guided Kayak Tour of Salt River Bay Ecology and History: $115
- Horseback Riding Experience: $160
- Parasail Experience in St Croix: $132
- Private Sailing Tour of Pirate Waters and Shipwrecks: $175
- St Croix Island Tour: $118
- St. Croix Ghost Tour of Historic Christiansted: $45
- The Frederiksted St. Croix Sea Turtles Snorkeling Tour: $89
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMemphis $26Saint Croix $27
Sample the Local Flavors in Memphis
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Memphis:
- Drinking Spirits with Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl: $27
- Haunted Pub Crawl in Memphis: $31
- Guided Bar Crawl on a Pedal Bike: $40
- Memphis Signature Guided Brewery Tour: $69
- Signature Guided Brewery Tour: $69
- #1 Way To See Beale Street, Bar Crawl and Murals: $430
Sample the Local Flavors in Saint Croix
Also in Saint Croix, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Farm to Bottle Tour at Prosperity Farm Distillery: $35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Memphis and Saint Croix, we can see that Saint Croix is more expensive. And not only is Memphis much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Memphis is in North America and Saint Croix 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 Memphis would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Memphis 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 Saint Croix would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint Croix than you might in Memphis.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Memphis Expensive? and Is Saint Croix Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Memphis or Saint Croix?
Memphis has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint Croix experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Memphis or Saint Croix in the Summer?
Both Saint Croix and Memphis during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Memphis in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint Croix year-round.
In July, Memphis is generally around the same temperature as Saint Croix. Daily temperatures in Memphis average around 83°F (29°C), and Saint Croix fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
Memphis usually gets more rain in July than Saint Croix. Memphis gets 2.9 inches (73 mm) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMemphis 83°F (29°C)Saint Croix 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Memphis or Saint Croix in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Memphis and Saint Croix. Most visitors come to Memphis for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene during these months. Saint Croix attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Memphis is much colder than Saint Croix in the autumn. The daily temperature in Memphis averages around 64°F (18°C) in October, and Saint Croix fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
Saint Croix receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Memphis usually receives less rain than Saint Croix. Memphis gets 1.6 inches (41 mm) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMemphis 64°F (18°C)Saint Croix 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Memphis or Saint Croix in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Memphis as well as Saint Croix. The winter months attract visitors to Memphis because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint Croix throughout the year.
The weather in Memphis can be very cold. In the winter, Memphis is much colder than Saint Croix. Typically, the winter temperatures in Memphis in January average around 40°F (5°C), and Saint Croix averages at about 26°C (78°F).
Memphis usually gets more rain in January than Saint Croix. Memphis gets 2.4 inches (62 mm) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMemphis 40°F (5°C)Saint Croix 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Memphis or Saint Croix in the Spring?
Both Saint Croix and Memphis are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The activities around the city are the main draw to Memphis this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Saint Croix because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Memphis is generally cooler than Saint Croix. Daily temperatures in Memphis average around 64°F (18°C), and Saint Croix fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
It's quite rainy in Memphis. In April, Memphis usually receives more rain than Saint Croix. Memphis gets 4.3 inches (109 mm) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMemphis 64°F (18°C)Saint Croix 27°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Saint Croix and Memphis
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 inches (62 mm) | 26°C (78°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 inches (85 mm) | 26°C (78°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 inches (106 mm) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 inches (109 mm) | 27°C (80°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 inches (84 mm) | 28°C (82°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 80°F (27°C) | 2.3 inches (58 mm) | 28°C (83°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 83°F (29°C) | 2.9 inches (73 mm) | 29°C (83°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 82°F (28°C) | 2.8 inches (72 mm) | 29°C (84°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 inches (66 mm) | 28°C (83°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Oct | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 inches (41 mm) | 28°C (82°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Nov | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 inches (65 mm) | 27°C (81°F) | 126 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 inches (105 mm) | 26°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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.