Which place is cheaper, Saint Croix or Rotterdam?
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 Rotterdam or Saint Croix?
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 Rotterdam and Saint Croix. 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: Rotterdam or Saint Croix?
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is the second largest city in the Netherlands and has the largest port in Europe. It's famously known as a city of architecture. In a few square kilometers of the city center you can get a complete overview of twentieth century architecture within Rotterdam.
Rotterdam is a very diverse, international, and hard working city. Nearly half of the city's population is not native to the Netherlands or have at least one parent from outside the country. Muslim's make up a significant portion of the population. Other area's represented include Cape Verde and the Dutch Antilles.
There's an air of optimism that permeates the entire city. There are frequent events, festivals and performances, making Rotterdam an enjoyable place to spend some time. Water is also an integral part of the city design.
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 River Cruises from Amsterdam, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Netherlands.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRotterdam $224Saint Croix $277
The average daily cost (per person) in Rotterdam is $224, 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 Rotterdam and Saint Croix in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRotterdam $90Saint Croix $149
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRotterdam $180Saint Croix $298
Compare Hotels in Rotterdam and Saint Croix
Looking for a hotel in Rotterdam 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: Rotterdam Hotel Prices and Saint Croix Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rotterdam $31Saint Croix $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rotterdam
Also for Rotterdam, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Rotterdam Airport (RTM) Private Transfer to Rotterdam/Amsterdam: $35
- Amsterdam: Private Transfer from Or To Schiphol Airport: $63
- Rotterdam Airport(RTM) to Rotterdam - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $79
- Rotterdam Private Transfer to Rotterdam Airport RTM in Sedan Car: $89
- Rotterdam Airport RTM Private Transfer to Rotterdam in Sedan Car: $89
- Private Transfer from Rotterdam hotels to Rotterdam Cruise Port : $92
- Private Transfer from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Rotterdam Port: $92
- Private Transfer from Rotterdam Port to Rotterdam Airport (RTM): $92
- Rotterdam Airport RTM Private Transfer to Rotterdam by Luxury Van: $95
- Rotterdam Private Transfer to Rotterdam Airport RTM by Luxury Van: $96
- Private Transfer from Rotterdam hotels to IJmuiden Cruise Port: $133
- Rotterdam Airport RTM Round-Trip Private Transfer: $167
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 : $180
- 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 Rotterdam or Saint Croix?
Prices for flights to both Saint Croix and Rotterdam 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 dayRotterdam $109Saint Croix $97
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rotterdam
For Rotterdam, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Rotterdam Food Tour: Taste The Alternative Side Of The City: $79
- Guided Food Tour: $81
- Historic Delfshaven: Lunch or Dinner with a Private Chef: $88
- Rotterdam City Center Food Tour: $89
- Food Tour by Bike: $105
- Guided Walking Food Tour: $105
- Biking Rotterdam Food Tour with Local Guide: $106
- Walking Rotterdam Food Tour: $106
- Private Walking Food Tour of Rotterdam: $131
- Rotterdam Private 2-Hour Food Tour with Tastings: $176
- Private Food Tour in Rotterdam Taste the Future: $286
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.Rotterdam $37Saint Croix $58
Tours and Activities in Rotterdam
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rotterdam.
- Rotterdam 2-Hour Walking Tour | Discover The City With A Local: $3.56
- Rotterdam Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $5.86
- Breda Fun Puzzle Quest: True Lord Self-Guided Tour: $5.94
- Explore Gouda with Self-Guided GPS and Audio Tour: $8.29
- Rotterdam Spy Mission: Save the City Exploration Game and Tour: $8.68
- Delfshaven Self-Guided Tour: A Guide to Rotterdam’s Old Town: $9.99
- Self-Guided Walking Tour of Gouda: Canals, Colonies, and Cheese: $9.99
- Art, History and Architecture Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Rotterdam's Highlights and History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Pub Trail Dordrecht: an adventure full of surprises: $13
- 1-day RET Public Transport Ticket: $14
- Trompenburg Botanical Gardens Entry Ticket: $15
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 dayRotterdam $22Saint Croix $27
Sample the Local Flavors in Rotterdam
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Rotterdam:
- Beer Brewery 'Noordt' Beer Tasting: $9.40
- Stadshaven Brewery Tour with Beer Tastings: $15
- Pub Crawl with Local Guide: $20
- Brewery Noordt Tour Including Two Beers: $20
- The Ultimate Rotterdam Bar Crawl Experience: $41
- Ludwig's Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $53
- Ludwig's Private Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $582
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 Rotterdam and Saint Croix, we can see that Saint Croix is more expensive. And not only is Rotterdam much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Rotterdam is in Europe 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 Rotterdam would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Rotterdam Expensive? and Is Saint Croix Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Rotterdam or Saint Croix?
Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam or Saint Croix in the Summer?
Both Saint Croix and Rotterdam during the summer are popular places to visit. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Rotterdam this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint Croix year-round.
In July, Rotterdam is generally much colder than Saint Croix. Daily temperatures in Rotterdam average around 17°C (62°F), and Saint Croix fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
Rotterdam usually gets more rain in July than Saint Croix. Rotterdam gets 75 mm (3 in) 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 JulyRotterdam 17°C (62°F)Saint Croix 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Rotterdam or Saint Croix in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Rotterdam and Saint Croix. Many travelers come to Rotterdam for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene. Saint Croix attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Rotterdam is much colder than Saint Croix in the autumn. The daily temperature in Rotterdam averages around 11°C (51°F) in October, and Saint Croix fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
Saint Croix receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Rotterdam usually receives less rain than Saint Croix. Rotterdam gets 72 mm (2.8 in) 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 OctoberRotterdam 11°C (51°F)Saint Croix 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Rotterdam or Saint Croix in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Rotterdam as well as Saint Croix. Many visitors come to Rotterdam in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint Croix throughout the year.
Rotterdam can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Rotterdam is much colder than Saint Croix. Typically, the winter temperatures in Rotterdam in January average around 2°C (36°F), and Saint Croix averages at about 26°C (78°F).
Rotterdam usually gets more rain in January than Saint Croix. Rotterdam gets 66 mm (2.6 in) 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 JanuaryRotterdam 2°C (36°F)Saint Croix 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Rotterdam or Saint Croix in the Spring?
Both Saint Croix and Rotterdam are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Rotterdam for the activities around the city during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Saint Croix because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Rotterdam is generally much colder than Saint Croix. Daily temperatures in Rotterdam average around 8°C (46°F), and Saint Croix fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
In April, Rotterdam usually receives less rain than Saint Croix. Rotterdam gets 52 mm (2 in) 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 AprilRotterdam 8°C (46°F)Saint Croix 27°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Saint Croix and Rotterdam
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 126 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 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.