A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Terre-de-Haut vs. Hope for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Terre-de-Haut or Hope?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Hope? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Terre-de-Haut or Hope?

Terre-de-Haut

Les Saintes (also known as Iles des Saintes) is a small archipelago of Guadeloupe, a French overseas territory in the Caribbean. The islands here are best known for their tropical beauty, untouched beaches, and bayside villages. Only two of the nine are inhabited.

Terre-de-Haut of Les Saintes is the most popular island to visit. It is known for the Pain de Sucre, a small bay lined with coconut trees and an ideal location for snorkeling, in addition to white sandy beaches like the Plage de Pompierre. There is also a nineteenth-century fort which can be reached on foot for striking views of the surrounding area.

Hope

Hope, located in British Columbia, Canada, is a small town in the far east of the Fraser Valley. It's at the cross section of several major highways making it a pass through point for many visitors to the area. Hope is also the location of the filming of the 1980's film Rambo: First Blood, a fact which many locals take much pride in.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Vancouver, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Canada.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Terre-de-Haut and Hope, we can see that Terre-de-Haut is more expensive. And not only is Hope much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Terre-de-Haut is in Caribbean Islands and Hope 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 Hope would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hope 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 Terre-de-Haut would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Terre-de-Haut than you might in Hope.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Terre-de-Haut Expensive? and Is Hope Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Terre-de-Haut or Hope?

Hope has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Terre-de-Haut experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Hope in the Summer?

Both Hope and Terre-de-Haut are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Terre-de-Haut throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Hope for the hiking and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Terre-de-Haut is generally much warmer than Hope. Daily temperatures in Terre-de-Haut average around 27°C (81°F), and Hope fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).

It's quite rainy in Terre-de-Haut. In July, Terre-de-Haut usually receives more rain than Hope. Terre-de-Haut gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Hope receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Hope in the Autumn?

Both Hope and Terre-de-Haut during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Terre-de-Haut because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many visitors come to Hope in the autumn for the hiking trails and the shopping scene.

Terre-de-Haut is much warmer than Hope in the autumn. The daily temperature in Terre-de-Haut averages around 27°C (80°F) in October, and Hope fluctuates around 10°C (51°F).

Hope gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Terre-de-Haut. Terre-de-Haut usually gets more rain in October than Hope. Terre-de-Haut gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Hope receives 156 mm (6.1 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Hope in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Terre-de-Haut and Hope. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Terre-de-Haut year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Hope for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.

Hope can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Terre-de-Haut is much warmer than Hope. Typically, the winter temperatures in Terre-de-Haut in January average around 24°C (76°F), and Hope averages at about 3°C (37°F).

Hope receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Terre-de-Haut usually receives less rain than Hope. Terre-de-Haut gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Hope receives 201 mm (7.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Hope in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Terre-de-Haut as well as Hope. Terre-de-Haut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In April, Terre-de-Haut is generally much warmer than Hope. Daily temperatures in Terre-de-Haut average around 26°C (78°F), and Hope fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).

It's quite rainy in Hope. Terre-de-Haut receives a lot of rain in the spring. Terre-de-Haut usually gets more rain in April than Hope. Terre-de-Haut gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Hope receives 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Hope and Terre-de-Haut