Which place is cheaper, El Paso 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 El Paso?
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 El Paso. 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 El Paso?
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.
El Paso
El Paso is a city in west Texas, along the waters of the Rio Grande. Outside the city, Franklin Mountains State Park is home to cacti and desert wildlife like coyotes and golden eagles. The park's Wyler Aerial Tramway ascends to Ranger Peak for views of the city and over to Mexico. El Paso is coming up in the world and starting to make a name for itself. A sleek new hotel has opened downtown, luring locals back to the city’s core for socializing and dining. The new Montecillo entertainment and residential district to the west is booming. The city even has a new baseball team, the El Paso Chihuahuas. And the city’s first microbrewery opened in 2015. Outdoorsy types also have it made here: there’s cycling and hiking in the largest urban park in the US, and the nearby Hueco Tanks State Park is ideal for wintertime rock climbing. Best of all is the hospitality of the locals, which makes this city of nearly 700,000 feel a whole lot smaller.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to United States of America, and The Best Tours for Seniors to United States of America.
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Saint John Prices
USVI PricesEl Paso Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySaint John $233El Paso $200
The average daily cost (per person) in Saint John is $233, while the average daily cost in El Paso is $200. 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 El Paso in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSaint John $106El Paso $81
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSaint John $212El Paso $162
Compare Hotels in Saint John and El Paso
Looking for a hotel in Saint John or El Paso? 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: El Paso Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Saint John $49El Paso $37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in El Paso
Also for El Paso, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- El Paso Airport (ELP) to Truth or Consequences Arrival Transfer: $293
- El Paso International Airport (ELP) to El Paso - Arrival Private Transfer : $67
- El Paso International Airport (ELP) to El Paso - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $134
- El Paso to El Paso International Airport (ELP) - Departure Private Transfer: $67
- Round Trip Transfer to Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta: $100
Is it cheaper to fly into Saint John or El Paso?
Prices for flights to both El Paso 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 $97El Paso $93
Typical Food Prices in El Paso
For El Paso, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Rudy's BBQ (family of 4)$40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in El Paso
For El Paso, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Organ Mountains Sunset Dinner Trip: $64
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Saint John $23El Paso $27
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 El Paso
For El Paso, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Wraiths of the West Texas Wind: El Paso Ghost Tour: $24
- Wraiths of the West Texas Wind: El Paso Ghost Tour: $26
- Texas and New Mexico Bundle 4 day Self Guided National Park Tours: $40
- El Paso Indoor Skydiving Experience with 2 Flights & Personalized Certificate: $102
- Private Downtown City Sightseeing Tour of Juarez Mexico: $120
- Colorado Springs: Pikes Peak Jeep Tour: $130
- Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Jeep Tour: $190
- UTV Adventure Tour / Rental: $275
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySaint John $44El Paso $27
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Saint John and El Paso, we can see that Saint John is more expensive. And not only is El Paso much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Saint John is in Caribbean Islands and El Paso 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 El Paso would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in El Paso 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 John would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John than you might in El Paso.
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 El Paso 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.