Which place is cheaper, Santa Fe or Terre-de-Haut?
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 Terre-de-Haut or Santa Fe?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Santa Fe? 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 Santa Fe?
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.
Santa Fe
Santa Fe is the state capital of New Mexico as well as the oldest state capital in the United States, founded in 1607. It has become a popular travel destination due to the surrounding scenic beauty, its long history, cultural diversity especially with its proximity to American Indian pueblos and culture, and a rich concentration of arts, music, and food.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to United States of America, and The Best Tours for Seniors to United States of America.
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Terre-de-Haut Prices
Guadeloupe PricesSanta Fe Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTerre-de-Haut $203Santa Fe $190
The average daily cost (per person) in Terre-de-Haut is $203, while the average daily cost in Santa Fe is $190. 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 Terre-de-Haut and Santa Fe in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTerre-de-Haut $80Santa Fe $81
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTerre-de-Haut $160Santa Fe $162
Compare Hotels in Terre-de-Haut and Santa Fe
Looking for a hotel in Terre-de-Haut or Santa Fe? 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: Terre-de-Haut Hotel Prices and Santa Fe Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Terre-de-Haut $52Santa Fe $61
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Terre-de-Haut
Also for Terre-de-Haut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Deshaies or Trois Riviers to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santa Fe
Also for Santa Fe, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- New Mexico: Private Transfer from Santa Fe Regional Airport: $196
Is it cheaper to fly into Terre-de-Haut or Santa Fe?
Prices for flights to both Santa Fe and Terre-de-Haut 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 dayTerre-de-Haut $91Santa Fe $75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santa Fe
For Santa Fe, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- New Mexican Flavors Food Tour of the Santa Fe Plaza: $187
- Wander New Mexico Food Tour - Downtown Plaza 'Sip & Savor': $209
- Santa Fe Farmers Market & Railyard Food Tour: $213
- Savor Wine Pairing Dinner: $234
- Downtown Plaza "Sip and Savor" Half-day Food Tour: $239
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Terre-de-Haut $23Santa Fe $17
Tours and Activities in Terre-de-Haut
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Terre-de-Haut.
- Boat Tour with Lunch in the Water in Guadeloupe Lagoon : $149
- Guadeloupe Bus Tour: $72
- Guided Kayaking Tour of the Mitan Pond and its Mangrove: $42
- Private French Caribbean Rum Tour with Tastings: $188
- Private Shooting Tour Around Soufrière: $131
- Small Day Cruise (Ilet caret, mangrove, coral reef: $118
Tours and Activities in Santa Fe
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Santa Fe.
- 2 Hour Pottery Experience (Wheel or Hand-Building): $160
- Allan Houser Sculpture Garden and Studio Tour: $35
- Downtown Santa Fe Walking Wine, History, & Tapas Tour: $249
- Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Santa Fe NM: $15
- Plaza Sip, Savor, & History Walking Tour in Santa Fe: $189
- Private 2.5h Walking Tour to Discover Santa Fe: $185
- Private Festive Tour of Santa Fe’s Christmas Highlights: $349
- Private Walking Tour of Santa Fe’s Historic Sites: $866
- Railyard Sip, Savor, & History Walking Tour in Santa Fe: $159
- Santa Fe Architectural Walking Tour: $136
- Santa Fe Art and History Small Group Bike Tour: $135
- Santa Fe Botanical Garden General Admission Ticket : $17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTerre-de-Haut $52Santa Fe $9.68
Sample the Local Flavors in Terre-de-Haut
Also in Terre-de-Haut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guided tour with tasting of the Distillery Bonne Mère : $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Santa Fe
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Santa Fe:
- Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery Tour and Tasting: $18
- Architectural Walking Tour & Wine Tasting: $135
- Join in Wine Tours: $145
When comparing the travel costs between Terre-de-Haut and Santa Fe, we can see that Terre-de-Haut is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Terre-de-Haut is in Caribbean Islands and Santa Fe is in North America, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
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 Santa Fe 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.