Which place is cheaper, Yellowstone National Park 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 Yellowstone National Park?
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 Yellowstone National Park. 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 Yellowstone National Park?
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.
Yellowstone National Park
The world's first national park, Yellowstone National Park was established in 1872. The area is famous for its many geysers, hot springs, and thermal areas. It also has a wide diversity of wildlife and stunning beauty, making it one of the most impressive places you can visit in the United States. The national park takes up an area of about 3,472 square miles and is mostly located within the state of Wyoming. It also touches the states of Idaho and Montana.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in United States of America, and The Best Bicycle Tours in United States of America.
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Saint John Prices
USVI PricesYellowstone National Park Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySaint John $233Yellowstone National Park $181
The average daily cost (per person) in Saint John is $233, while the average daily cost in Yellowstone National Park is $181. 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 Yellowstone National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSaint John $106Yellowstone National Park $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSaint John $212Yellowstone National Park $148
Compare Hotels in Saint John and Yellowstone National Park
Looking for a hotel in Saint John or Yellowstone National Park? 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: Yellowstone National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Saint John $49Yellowstone National Park $37
Is it cheaper to fly into Saint John or Yellowstone National Park?
Prices for flights to both Yellowstone National Park 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 $97Yellowstone National Park $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Saint John $23Yellowstone National Park $34
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 Yellowstone National Park
Here are a few actual costs in Yellowstone National Park for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Yellowstone's Old Faithful Self-Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Yellowstone National Park: $20
- Yellowstone National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $25
- Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Yellowstone and Grand Teton: $33
- Grand Teton and Yellowstone Self-Guided Driving Tours Bundle: $35
- Ultimate Audio Tours: Yellowstone, Glacier, Grand Teton & Banff: $36
- Lake Yellowstone Half Day Kayak Tours Past Geothermal Features : $120
- Small-Group Sunset Kayaking Tour on Lake Yellowstone : $125
- Early Morning Guided Kayak Tour: $125
- Yellowstone Lake & Hot Springs / 3 Hour Morning or Twilight Tour : $125
- 6-Mile Geyser Hiking Tour in Yellowstone with Lunch: $182
- Lamar Valley Safari Hiking Tour with Lunch: $182
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySaint John $44Yellowstone National Park $19
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Saint John and Yellowstone National Park, we can see that Saint John is more expensive. And not only is Yellowstone National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Saint John is in Caribbean Islands and Yellowstone National Park 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 Yellowstone National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yellowstone National Park 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 Yellowstone National Park.
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 Yellowstone National Park 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.