Which place is cheaper, Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City?
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 Salt Lake City. 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 Salt Lake City?
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.
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City is the capital city of Utah and one of the largest cities in the southwest region of the US. Salt Lake sits on the border between the Rocky Mountains and Great Basin regions, making it the perfect place for outdoor activities. The city's natural beauty and resources even became the focal point for the 2002 Winter Olympics. Salt Lake experiences all four seasons, with the most popular times to visit being summer and winter. Summer, June-August, sees little rain and temperatures in the high 80's Fahrenheit. Winter, December-March, has temperatures in the 30's Fahrenheit and gets the perfect amount of snow for winter sports.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in United States of America, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in United States of America.
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Saint John Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySaint John $233Salt Lake City $282
The average daily cost (per person) in Saint John is $233, while the average daily cost in Salt Lake City is $282. 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 Salt Lake City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSaint John $106Salt Lake City $119
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSaint John $212Salt Lake City $238
Compare Hotels in Saint John and Salt Lake City
Looking for a hotel in Saint John or Salt Lake City? 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: Salt Lake City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Saint John $49Salt Lake City $45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salt Lake City
Also for Salt Lake City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Departure Transfer to Salt Lake City Airport SLC: $36
- Private Transfer from SLC to Park City UT : $286
- Private Transfer from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Park City hotel or address: $286
- Private Transfer from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Salt Lake City : $132
- Private Transfer: Hotels to SLC Airport: $45
- Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Salt Lake City - Arrival Private Transfer: $48
- Salt Lake City to Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) - Departure Private Transfer: $48
Is it cheaper to fly into Saint John or Salt Lake City?
Prices for flights to both Salt Lake City 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 $97Salt Lake City $86
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Saint John $23Salt Lake City $28
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 Salt Lake City
For Salt Lake City, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Utah Jazz Basketball Game Ticket: $6.55
- Utah Jazz Basketball Game Ticket at Delta Center: $8.02
- Mormon History Salt Lake Self-Guided Audio app Walking Tour: $9.75
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Salt Lake City by 3Quest Challenge: $10
- Salt Lake City Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $15
- Walking Tour in Salt Lake City: $20
- Shadows of Old Salt Lake Walking Tour: $23
- Salt Lake Ghost Tour: Salt, Spooks, & Shadows: $24
- Salt Lake City Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game: $25
- Salt Lake City Haunted Old Town Tour: $25
- Salt Lake City Historical Walking Tour of the City of Zion : $32
- The City of Zion Walking Tour: $32
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySaint John $44Salt Lake City $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Salt Lake City
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salt Lake City:
- Spirits of the Wasatch Distillery Tour: $20
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Saint John and Salt Lake City, we can see that Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City 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.