Which place is cheaper, Breckenridge or Saint John?
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 John or Breckenridge?
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 Saint John and Breckenridge. 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: Saint John or Breckenridge?
Saint John
With the popularity of the Caribbean rising, many islands have become touristy and expensive – but not St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
At only nine miles long and five miles wide, St. John is the smallest of the Virgin Islands, and, many argue, the prettiest. It's the kind of place that has maintained it's cultural identity, but still welcomes visitors from all over the world. With a population of just 5,000, the residents of St. John know everyone and everything happening on the island.
This island is perfect for people who want an undisturbed island getaway at any price. Between resorts and campgrounds there is a spot for everyone on St. John.
Breckenridge
Breckenridge is a charming ski town that is notable for its quaint downtown area and impressive ski slopes. Most visitors head to Breckenridge to enjoy the winter ski season, so you can expect prices to jump during these times, but Breckenridge also has a lot to offer visitors during the warmer seasons as well. Hiking, mountain biking, and fly fishing are all popular activities during these times, and the prices are usually a bit more moderate.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours Under $1000 in United States of America, and The Best Luxury Tours to United States of America.
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Saint John Prices
USVI PricesBreckenridge Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySaint John $233Breckenridge $301
The average daily cost (per person) in Saint John is $233, while the average daily cost in Breckenridge is $301. 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 John and Breckenridge in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSaint John $106Breckenridge $143
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSaint John $212Breckenridge $286
Compare Hotels in Saint John and Breckenridge
Looking for a hotel in Saint John or Breckenridge? 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: Breckenridge Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Saint John $49Breckenridge $38
Is it cheaper to fly into Saint John or Breckenridge?
Prices for flights to both Breckenridge and Saint John 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 John $97Breckenridge $119
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Saint John $23Breckenridge $82
Tours and Activities in Saint John
Here are a few actual costs in Saint John for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- St. John: A Private Island Adventure Tour & Trunk Bay Beach: $627
Tours and Activities in Breckenridge
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Breckenridge are as follows:
- Breckenridge Downtown Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour : $7.75
- Smartphone Driving Tour b/w Breckenridge & Denver: $12
- Self-Guided Breckenridge Scavenger Hunt: Breckenridge Adventure: $12
- Breckenridge Tours - Strange but True: $33
- Breckenridge Puzzling Adventure: $35
- Breckenridge Tours - Ghostly Tales : $35
- Real Gold Mine Tour with, gold panning and more: $47
- Astronomy Tour in Breckenridge : $59
- Island Kayak Tour Experience in Frisco: $65
- Half-Day Upper Colorado River Float Tour from Kremmling: $94
- Ridden-Fall Foliage EBike Guided Tour of Breckenridge: $95
- Self Guided Ebike Tour of Breckenridge Lake Loop: $108
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySaint John $44Breckenridge $38
Sample the Local Flavors in Breckenridge
Also in Breckenridge, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ridden-Fall Foliage Breckenridge Fat Bike Beer & Distillery Tour: $85
- Ridden-Breckenridge Fat Bike Beer and Distillery Tour: $85
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Saint John and Breckenridge, we can see that Breckenridge is more expensive. And not only is Saint John much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Saint John is in Caribbean Islands and Breckenridge 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 John would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Saint John 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 Breckenridge would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Breckenridge than you might in Saint John.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Saint John Expensive? and Is Breckenridge 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.