Which place is cheaper, Yosemite 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 Yosemite 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 Yosemite 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 Yosemite 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.
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is located in east-central California in the Sierra Nevada mountains. It's one of the most famous and popular parks in the country and is known for its breathtaking granite cliffs, dramatic waterfalls, clear streams, and giant sequoia groves. The park covers 750,000 acres, or 1,200 square miles, and includes thousands of lakes and ponds and an impressive range of biodiversity. There are 800 miles of hiking trails within the park as well. Yosemite National Park is the third most visited park within the United States with an average annual visitation of almost 4 million people.
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 PricesYosemite National Park Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySaint John $233Yosemite National Park $158
The average daily cost (per person) in Saint John is $233, while the average daily cost in Yosemite National Park is $158. 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 Yosemite National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSaint John $106Yosemite National Park $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSaint John $212Yosemite National Park $128
Compare Hotels in Saint John and Yosemite National Park
Looking for a hotel in Saint John or Yosemite 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: Yosemite National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Saint John $49Yosemite National Park $41
Is it cheaper to fly into Saint John or Yosemite National Park?
Prices for flights to both Yosemite 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 $97Yosemite National Park $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Saint John $23Yosemite National Park $19
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 Yosemite National Park
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Yosemite National Park are as follows:
- Yosemite National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour: $17
- Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Yosemite: $20
- Private Yosemite Tour Indulging in Nature, Flavors, and History: $30
- The Evolution of Yosemite 3 Hour Hiking Tour: $140
- The Evolution of Yosemite 3 Hour Walking Tour: $140
- Yosemite Valley & Glacier Point Adaptive Tour: $180
- Big Trees Hike & Riverside Cookout Adventure: $180
- Yosemite’s High Country Adaptive Tour: $180
- Yosemite Winter Highlights Small Group Tour: $200
- Yosemite Highlights Small Group Tour: $210
- Semi Private Yosemite Tour with Ahwahnee Lunch and Hotel Pickup: $250
- Private Yosemite Valley Tour & Roosevelt Cookout: $270
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySaint John $44Yosemite National Park $11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Saint John and Yosemite National Park, we can see that Saint John is more expensive. And not only is Yosemite National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Saint John is in Caribbean Islands and Yosemite 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 Yosemite National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yosemite 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 Yosemite 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 Yosemite 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.