Which place is cheaper, Death Valley National Park or San Fernando?
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 San Fernando or Death Valley National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between San Fernando or Death Valley National Park, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: San Fernando or Death Valley National Park?
San Fernando
As the industrial capital of Trinidad & Tobago, San Fernando is an oil city which attracts more business visitors than tourists. While it is primarily focused on industry, the city has a certain charm with its old buildings and sloping streets that frame pretty views of the sea. It is the big city of Trinidad's southern half with plenty to offer in nightlife, especially during Carnival.
Death Valley National Park
With over 3.4 million acres of desert and mountains, the sights of Death Valley encompass sweeping viewpoints, scenic drives, dunes, craters, and colors that change with the course of the sun. Historically, a few Native American cultures are known to have lived in the area, mostly nomadic. The first Europeans to stumble upon the area were a group drawn by the California Gold Rush. Forced to abandon their wagons, they were eventually able to hike out of the valley. Upon leaving, one traveler called it Death Valley and the name stuck.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from San Francisco, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Los Angeles.
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San Fernando Prices
Trinidad and Tobago PricesDeath Valley National Park Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySan Fernando $188Death Valley National Park $101
The average daily cost (per person) in San Fernando is $188, while the average daily cost in Death Valley National Park is $101. 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 San Fernando and Death Valley National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSan Fernando $74Death Valley National Park $37
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSan Fernando $148Death Valley National Park $74
Compare Hotels in San Fernando and Death Valley National Park
Looking for a hotel in San Fernando or Death Valley 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.San Fernando $50Death Valley National Park $41
Is it cheaper to fly into San Fernando or Death Valley National Park?
Prices for flights to both Death Valley National Park and San Fernando 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 daySan Fernando $83Death Valley National Park $35
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.San Fernando $28Death Valley National Park $36
Tours and Activities in Death Valley National Park
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Death Valley National Park are as follows:
- Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Death Valley National Park: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySan Fernando $22Death Valley National Park $8.57
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between San Fernando and Death Valley National Park, we can see that San Fernando is more expensive. And not only is Death Valley National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since San Fernando is in Caribbean Islands and Death Valley 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 Death Valley National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Death Valley 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 San Fernando would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in San Fernando than you might in Death Valley National Park.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is San Fernando Expensive? and Is Death Valley 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.