Which place is cheaper, Maui 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 Maui?
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 Maui. 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 Maui?
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.
Maui
Who hasn't spent at least one Monday morning fantasizing about holding a mai tai on a Hawaiian beach? A trip to Maui may be just what we all have in mind, but it's so much more than a drink on a sandy towel.
At over 700 square miles, the island of Maui is the second largest of the Hawaiian islands with a small population of just over 140,000 people. The island enjoys approximately two seasons a year with a mild climate just about everywhere. Rough living, right?
Voted "Best Island in the World" by many in the travel industry, Maui is the center for whale watching, relaxing on the beach, snorkeling, and the home of a large and lush rainforest.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Camping Tours in United States of America, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in United States of America.
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Port-au-Prince Prices
Haiti PricesMaui Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPort-au-Prince $31Maui $343
The average daily cost (per person) in Port-au-Prince is $31, while the average daily cost in Maui is $343. 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 Maui in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPort-au-Prince $22Maui $141
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPort-au-Prince $44Maui $282
Compare Hotels in Port-au-Prince and Maui
Looking for a hotel in Port-au-Prince or Maui? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Maui Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Port-au-Prince $4.77Maui $62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Maui
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Maui:
- Maui Kahului Airport (OGG) to Maui hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $20
- Maui Kahului Airport (OGG) to Maui hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $41
- Private Arrival Transfer from Maui Kahului Airport OGG: $39
- Private Transfer Kahului Airport OGG to Maui Kihei Lahaina Wailea: $42
- Private Transfer from Lahaina Cruise Port to Kahului Airport(OGG): $173
- Private Transfer from Lahaina Cruise Port to Maui city hotels: $173
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Maui Airport to Hotel: $16
- VIP Private Maui OGG Arrival Transfer in Black Cadillac Escalade: $259
Is it cheaper to fly into Port-au-Prince or Maui?
Prices for flights to both Maui 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 $6.45Maui $162
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Maui
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Maui.
- From Ma'alaea Harbor: Sunset Dinner Cruise Aboard the Quicksilver: $140
- Ma'alaea Sunset Prime Rib or Fresh Island Fish Dinner Cruise : $150
- Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach: $154
- Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise - A Hawaiian Hula Experience: $158
- South Gilligans' Island Luau with Dinner and Drinks: $166
- Authentic Hawaiian Dinner Pa'ina with Natives in Hana: $185
- Wailele Luau Including Fire and Knife Performance Plus Dinner: $219
- Haleakala Maui Sunset Twilight Tour with Dinner: $255
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Port-au-Prince $0.76Maui $38
Tours and Activities in Maui
Here are a few actual costs in Maui for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Haleakala: $7.99
- Maui Beach Parks Self-Guided Driving Tour: $13
- Discover Lahaina: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Maui "Loop" Road To Hana Audio Driving Tour: $20
- Maui "Reverse" Road To Hana Audio Driving Tour: $20
- West Maui Self-Guided Audio Tour: $20
- Haleakala Sunset and Stargazing Audio Tour: $20
- Haleakala Sunrise Self-Guided Audio Tour: $20
- Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Maui: $25
- Ultimate Hawaii Road Trip: 4-Island Self-Guided Audio Tours: $27
- Hawaiian Islands Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle: $30
- West Maui eBike Self-Guided Island Adventure Tour: $60
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPort-au-Prince $0.20Maui $41
Sample the Local Flavors in Maui
Also in Maui, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Brewery and Beach Cruise in a Vintage VW Bus : $229
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Port-au-Prince and Maui, we can see that Maui 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 Maui 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 Maui would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Maui 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 Maui 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.