Which place is cheaper, Las Vegas or Saint Croix?
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 Saint Croix or Las Vegas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Saint Croix or Las Vegas? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Saint Croix or Las Vegas?
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.
Las Vegas
Las Vegas has long been the gambling capital of the United States. Known as "Sin City," it is a hot spot for bachelor and bachelorette parties, but in recent years it has seen a dramatic increase in weddings and business conferences. It is the largest city in the state of Nevada and one of the most visited and well known cities in the country. It is located in the Mojave Desert in South Nevada and has a very arid climate with very hot and dry summers. The average high in July is 104 degrees Fahrenheit, but as many people like to say "its a dry heat." Winters are cooler and pleasant with highs around 60 degrees Fahrenheits. Snow is very rare but the surrounding mountains are often topped with snow during the winter months.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Northern Lights Tours in Alaska, and The Best Tours Under $1000 in United States of America.
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Saint Croix Prices
USVI PricesLas Vegas Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySaint Croix $277Las Vegas $369
The average daily cost (per person) in Saint Croix is $277, while the average daily cost in Las Vegas is $369. 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 Saint Croix and Las Vegas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSaint Croix $149Las Vegas $158
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSaint Croix $298Las Vegas $316
Compare Hotels in Saint Croix and Las Vegas
Looking for a hotel in Saint Croix or Las Vegas? 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: Saint Croix Hotel Prices and Las Vegas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Saint Croix $35Las Vegas $53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint Croix
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint Croix:
- St. Croix to Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) - Departure Transfer: $84
- 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 St. Croix Airport (STX) - Departure Private Transfer: $91
- St.Croix Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Arrival Private Transfer: $91
- Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Round-Trip Transfer: $167
- Private Transfer from St.Croix hotels to St. Croix Cruise Port : $175
- Private Transfer from St.Croix Cruise Port to St.Croix hotels: $175
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St. Croix : $180
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Las Vegas are as follows:
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24 Hr Bus Pass$15
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24 hrs Deuce Bus$7.00
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Taxi from Airport to the Strip$36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Las Vegas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Las Vegas:
- LAS Airport Private Transfer to Las Vegas City: $17
- Las Vegas Airport (LAS) / Transfer to hotels on the Strip.: $27
- LAS Airport to Downtown|Strip Hotels Private Transfer: $36
- Private Transfer to Las Vegas Airport (LAS): $38
- Las Vegas to Las Vegas Airport(LAS) - Departure Private Transfer : $42
- Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Las Vegas - Arrival Private Transfer : $42
- One Way Private Transfer to/from McCarran Airport: $50
- Manila- Private Airport Transfers (SEDAN): $50
- Private Departure Transfer to Las Vegas Airport (LAS): $54
- Manila Private Electric Sedan Airport Transfer: $55
- Private Transfer from Manila City Hotels to Manila Cruise Port: $60
- Private One-way Transfer Harry Reid Airport To Las Vegas: $64
Is it cheaper to fly into Saint Croix or Las Vegas?
Prices for flights to both Las Vegas and Saint Croix 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 daySaint Croix $97Las Vegas $139
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
Typical Food Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of dining costs in Las Vegas are as follows:
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Coffee$5.00
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Deep Fried Twinkie$1.07
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Chocolate Dip Banana$1.07
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Gelato$5.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Las Vegas
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Las Vegas.
- Manila Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $44
- "Blockbuster Beats" show & dinner at the Firelight Barn: $49
- Manila Chinatown Food Tour Experience : $65
- Manila Filipino Cooking Class: Meryenda Favorites: $65
- Manila Food Tour Experience with Local Guide: $70
- Makati Street Food tour Experience : $73
- Chocolate Making Cooking Class With Local Chef: $75
- 2-Hour Italian Pasta Cooking Class: $75
- 2 Hour Italian Pasta Cooking Class in Las Vegas: $75
- Tournament of Kings Dinner and Show at Excalibur Hotel and Casino: $79
- Private Manila Local Dishes Food Tour in Malabon: $99
- Downtown Las Vegas Food Tour: $99
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Saint Croix $58Las Vegas $78
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
- St. Croix Ghost Tour of Historic Christiansted: $45
- Frederiksted Moke Tour: $75
- The Frederiksted St. Croix Sea Turtles Snorkeling Tour: $89
- Guided Kayak Tour of Salt River Bay Ecology and History: $115
- St Croix Island Tour: $118
- Parasail Experience in St Croix: $132
- Horseback Riding Experience: $160
- Private Sailing Tour of Pirate Waters and Shipwrecks: $175
Typical Entertainment Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Las Vegas are as follows:
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Wedding Chapel$139
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Atomic Testing Museum (two people)$12
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Gondola Ride (4 person)$64
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Monorail Ride$5.00
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NY NY Rollercoaster$14
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Circus Circus Adventure Dome Day Pass$26
Tours and Activities in Las Vegas
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Las Vegas are as follows:
- Downtown Las Vegas Self Guided Audio Walking Tour : $7.75
- BEEsita Sa Bukid - Guided Bee Farm Tour: $9.81
- Las Vegas’ Glitter Gulch, Ghosts and Gangsters: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Henderson by 3Quest Challenge: $10
- Las Vegas Natural History Museum Admission Ticket: $14
- Hoover Dam and Lake Mead Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Skip the Line: Springs Preserve in Las Vegas Admission Ticket: $19
- Las Vegas Strip: The High Roller at The LINQ Ticket: $19
- Haunted Boulder City Ghost and UFO Tour: $20
- Hola Intramuros Historical Tour: $20
- Tom Devlin's Monster Museum Self-Guided Tour: $20
- Nostalgia Street Rods Museum Skip-the-Line Ticket: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySaint Croix $27Las Vegas $55
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Las Vegas
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Las Vegas:
- Mobsters, Casinos, and Speaky Bar Crawl: $35
- Fremont Street Bar Crawl: $35
- Las Vegas Fremont Street Bar Crawl (party bus add-on option): $36
- Bars Unknown: The Las Vegas Strip Bar Crawl: $49
- Zombie Burlesque Comedy Musical Show Ticket: $49
- Las Vegas Fremont Street Bar Crawl: $50
- Fantasy Burlesque Show at Luxor Hotel & Casino: $53
- Vegas Country Bar Crawl: Party Bus & Drinks Included: $59
- Country Bar Crawl by Party Bus w/ Mixed Drinks: $59
- Nightclub and Bar Crawl with Party Bus and Drinks: $69
- Fremont Street-Old Vegas Bar Crawl: $70
- NIGHTOUT Vegas Bar Crawl: $70
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Saint Croix and Las Vegas, we can see that Las Vegas is more expensive. And not only is Saint Croix much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Saint Croix is in Caribbean Islands and Las Vegas 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 Saint Croix would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Saint Croix 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 Las Vegas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Las Vegas than you might in Saint Croix.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Saint Croix Expensive? and Is Las Vegas 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.