Which place is cheaper, Grand Canyon National Park 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.
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Should you visit Port-au-Prince or Grand Canyon National Park?
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 Grand Canyon National Park. 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 Grand Canyon National Park?
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.
Grand Canyon National Park
The Grand Canyon is a national landmark in the United States. It is also one of the most beautiful landscapes in the country and the colors, particularly at sunrise and sunset, will never cease to amaze you. The canyon is entirely within the state of Arizona and has been carved over millions of years by the Colorado River. It stands at over a mile deep and you can easily see the layers of geology with the Canyon's dramatic colors. The Grand Canyon National Park itself was created by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1908 as a national monument. It was later upgraded to a national park in 1919. It currently covers an area of more than 1.2 million acres and is visited yearly by more than four million guests.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to United States of America, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Las Vegas.
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Port-au-Prince Prices
Haiti PricesGrand Canyon National Park Prices
USA Prices -
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPort-au-Prince $31Grand Canyon National Park $203
The average daily cost (per person) in Port-au-Prince is $31, while the average daily cost in Grand Canyon National Park 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 Port-au-Prince and Grand Canyon National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPort-au-Prince $22Grand Canyon National Park $89
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPort-au-Prince $44Grand Canyon National Park $178
Compare Hotels in Port-au-Prince and Grand Canyon National Park
Looking for a hotel in Port-au-Prince or Grand Canyon National Park? 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: Grand Canyon National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Port-au-Prince $4.77Grand Canyon National Park $43
Is it cheaper to fly into Port-au-Prince or Grand Canyon National Park?
Prices for flights to both Grand Canyon National Park 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
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Food Meals for one dayPort-au-Prince $6.45Grand Canyon National Park $84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Grand Canyon National Park
For Grand Canyon National Park, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Grand Canyon South Rim Sunset Tour with Dinner included: $170
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Port-au-Prince $0.76Grand Canyon National Park $35
Tours and Activities in Grand Canyon National Park
For Grand Canyon National Park, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Grand Canyon South & East Rim Self-Driving, Walking & Shuttling Tour: $17
- Ultimate Arizona Self-Guided Driving and Walking Tour Bundle: $32
- Grand Canyon West: All Access Ticket: $114
- 3 Hour Off-Road Sunset Safari to Grand Canyon with Entrance Gate Detour : $123
- Grand Canyon Signature Hummer Tour with Optional Sunset Views: $127
- Grand Entrance Grand Canyon Jeep Tour: $136
- 4-Hour Biblical Creation + Sunset Tour • Grand Canyon National Park South Rim: $149
- 4-Hour Grand Canyon Morning Rim Tour featuring Biblical Creation: $149
- Tusayan: Grand Canyon Desert View & South Rim Pink Jeep Tour: $150
- Grand Entrance Sunset Tour from Tusayan: $155
- Desert View Grand Canyon Jeep Tour: $157
- Private Grand Canyon South Rim VAN tours: $162
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPort-au-Prince $0.20Grand Canyon National Park $11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Port-au-Prince and Grand Canyon National Park, we can see that Grand Canyon National Park 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 Grand Canyon National Park 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 Grand Canyon National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Grand Canyon National Park 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 Grand Canyon National Park 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.