A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Port-au-Prince vs. Beaufort for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Port-au-Prince or Beaufort?

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 Port-au-Prince and Beaufort. 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: Port-au-Prince or Beaufort?

Port-au-Prince

Port-au-Prince is the capital city and most-populous city of Haiti. The metropolitan area is divided into several districts with access to a number of landmarks and museums, as well as a lively cultural scene.

Beaufort

The second oldest city in South Carolina (next to Charleston), Beaufort was charted in 1711 and grew from a shipbuilding community to a slave society of elite planters and finally to the small southern town as it sits today. Beaufort's historic character and architecture has made it a popular tourist destination with much to offer in sightseeing, seaside activities, and maritime history.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Polar Tours & Cruises in United States of America, and The Best Walking Tours in United States of America.


Which place is cheaper, Beaufort or Port-au-Prince?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Port-au-Prince Prices
    Haiti Prices
    Beaufort Prices
    USA Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Port-au-Prince $31
    Beaufort $154

The average daily cost (per person) in Port-au-Prince is $31, while the average daily cost in Beaufort is $154. 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 Port-au-Prince and Beaufort in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Port-au-Prince $22
    Beaufort $100
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Port-au-Prince $44
    Beaufort $200
Compare Hotels in Port-au-Prince and Beaufort

Looking for a hotel in Port-au-Prince or Beaufort? 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.

Hotels in Port-au-Prince


Hotels in Beaufort


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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: Beaufort Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Port-au-Prince $4.77
    Beaufort -

Is it cheaper to fly into Port-au-Prince or Beaufort?

Prices for flights to both Beaufort and Port-au-Prince 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Port-au-Prince $6.45
    Beaufort $54

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Port-au-Prince $0.76
    Beaufort -

Tours and Activities in Beaufort

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Beaufort are as follows:

  • Historic City Tour by Bus: $37
  • Local History and Film Sites Tour by golf cart: $38
  • Pat Conroy's Beaufort Tour by Golf Cart: $48
  • Gullah Heritage Tour: $52
  • Beaufort Tipsy Tour: $59

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Port-au-Prince $0.20
    Beaufort -


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Port-au-Prince and Beaufort, we can see that Beaufort is more expensive. And not only is Port-au-Prince much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Port-au-Prince is in Caribbean Islands and Beaufort 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 Port-au-Prince would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Port-au-Prince 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 Beaufort would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Beaufort than you might in Port-au-Prince.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Port-au-Prince Expensive? and Is Beaufort Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Port-au-Prince or Beaufort?

Port-au-Prince has a larger population, and is about 100 times larger than the population of Beaufort. When comparing the sizes of Port-au-Prince and Beaufort, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.