Which place is cheaper, Oahu 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 Oahu?
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 Oahu. 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 Oahu?
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.
Oahu
Hawaii is the epitome of paradise, and at the heart of paradise is the island of O'ahu (or Oahu). While it's only the third largest of the Hawaiian islands, O'ahu, or "the gathering place," is the most populous in the state with approximately 976,000 people calling O'ahu home, many of which live in the capital city of Honolulu.
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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Port-au-Prince Prices
Haiti PricesOahu Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPort-au-Prince $31Oahu $371
The average daily cost (per person) in Port-au-Prince is $31, while the average daily cost in Oahu is $371. 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 Oahu in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPort-au-Prince $22Oahu $237
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPort-au-Prince $44Oahu $474
Compare Hotels in Port-au-Prince and Oahu
Looking for a hotel in Port-au-Prince or Oahu? 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: Oahu Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Port-au-Prince $4.77Oahu $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oahu
Also for Oahu, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Departure Transfer: Airport Shuttle From Ko'olina To Honolulu Airport: $53
- Honolulu Airport & Ko Olina Hotels Private Transfer by Passenger Van(14 ppl): $170
- Luxury Private Airport Transfers-Waikiki Honolulu up to 6 Seats : $70
- Honolulu Airport Private Transfer: $80
- Honolulu Harbor Cruise Terminal Transfer: $105
- Manoa Falls Waterfall Hike with Lunch and Transfers: $119
- One-Way VIP Transfer: Honolulu Airport, Ko Olina, Cruise Port: $265
- Polynesian Show and Dining experience with Transfer: $230
- Private Transfer from Honolulu (HLN) Airport to North Shore : $224
- Private Transfer from Honolulu (HLN) Airport to Pupukea: $224
- Private Transfer from Honolulu (HNL) Airport to Wakiki Beach: $111
- Private Transfer from Honolulu Port to Honolulu Airport (HNL): $22
Is it cheaper to fly into Port-au-Prince or Oahu?
Prices for flights to both Oahu 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 $6.45Oahu $91
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Oahu
For Oahu, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Waikiki Fireworks Dinner Cruise: Sail & Sparkle on Friday Nights: $129
- Ka Moana Luau Dinner and Show at Aloha Tower: $135
- Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu: $140
- Honolulu Sunset & Friday Fireworks Dinner Cruise: $151
- Germaine's Traditional Luau Show & Buffet Dinner: $159
- Chief's Luau Dinner Show: $177
- Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner and Show: $193
- Friday Fireworks Dinner Sail from the Hilton Hawaiian Village : $211
- Nova Five Star Sunset Dinner and Jazz: $236
- Traditional Canoe Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $250
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Port-au-Prince $0.76Oahu $27
Tours and Activities in Oahu
For Oahu, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Honolulu Downtown Walking Tour: $5.00
- Waikiki Surf Legends History Tour: $5.00
- Downtown Honolulu Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.00
- Waikiki Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $5.00
- Oahu Grand Circle Guided Tour: $5.00
- Walk The Deck of The USS Arizona Virtual Reality Experience: $6.99
- Diamond Head Official Self-Guided Narrated Audio Tour: $8.99
- Downtown Honolulu Self Guided Walking Audio Tour: $8.99
- Honolulu's Waikiki Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $8.99
- Honolulu Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.61
- Chief's Official Pearl Harbor Self-Guided Multimedia Tour: $9.99
- Air Raid Pearl Harbor Virtual Reality Experience: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPort-au-Prince $0.20Oahu $6.47
Sample the Local Flavors in Oahu
Also in Oahu, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Honolulu Self Guided Bar Crawl and Sightseeing: $15
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Port-au-Prince and Oahu, we can see that Oahu 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 Oahu 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 Oahu would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oahu 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 Oahu 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.