Which place is cheaper, South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or South Lake Tahoe? 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 South Lake Tahoe?
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.
South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe is the largest town on the famous Lake Tahoe that straddles the California-Nevada border in the Sierra Mountain Range. Located just south of Reno, Nevada and about 2 hours east of Sacramento, the Lake Tahoe area is easily accessible to many visitors.
Lake Tahoe is known for skiing and other winter sports, as well as plenty of warm weather activities such as hiking, swimming, boating, mountain biking, and more.
South Lake Tahoe has plenty of accommodations, restaurants, bars, and shopping. This is a good town to base yourself if you're looking to explore the area, as it has a large number of amenities.
Located on the Nevada side of South Lake Tahoe is the town of Stateline. Here you can find some casinos, as gambling is legal in Nevada.
If you're looking to go skiing or snowboarding, the Heavenly Ski Resort can be found on the southern edge of the town of South Lake Tahoe. Naturally, more ski resorts are located around the lake as well.
As swimming is also popular, several beach areas are on the southern section of the lake including the Regan Memorial City Beach, Lakeside Beach, Pope Beach, Emerald Bay State Park, and the Edgewood Resort area (on the Nevada side).
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Los Angeles, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to United States of America.
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Terre-de-Haut Prices
Guadeloupe PricesSouth Lake Tahoe Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTerre-de-Haut $203South Lake Tahoe $146
The average daily cost (per person) in Terre-de-Haut is $203, while the average daily cost in South Lake Tahoe is $146. 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 South Lake Tahoe in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTerre-de-Haut $80South Lake Tahoe $54
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTerre-de-Haut $160South Lake Tahoe $108
Compare Hotels in Terre-de-Haut and South Lake Tahoe
Looking for a hotel in Terre-de-Haut or South Lake Tahoe? 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 South Lake Tahoe Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Terre-de-Haut $52South Lake Tahoe $24
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Terre-de-Haut or South Lake Tahoe?
Prices for flights to both South Lake Tahoe 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 $91South Lake Tahoe $66
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in South Lake Tahoe
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in South Lake Tahoe.
- Persian Cooking Class with Private Chef: $120
- Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Terre-de-Haut $23South Lake Tahoe $56
Tours and Activities in Terre-de-Haut
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Terre-de-Haut.
- Guided Kayaking Tour of the Mitan Pond and its Mangrove: $42
- Guadeloupe Bus Tour: $72
- Small Day Cruise (Ilet caret, mangrove, coral reef: $118
- Private Shooting Tour Around Soufrière: $131
- Boat Tour with Lunch in the Water in Guadeloupe Lagoon : $149
- Private French Caribbean Rum Tour with Tastings: $188
Tours and Activities in South Lake Tahoe
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for South Lake Tahoe are as follows:
- Clear Kayak Paddle Tour at Cave Rock: $110
- "Lake Tahoe 101" : See The Whole Lake! 6 HR Shared Tour by Van.: $199
- 2 Hour Sailing Cruise on Lake Tahoe: $140
- Clear Kayak Adventure Tour: $198
- Clear Kayak Paddle Tour: $150
- Clear Kayak Tour: $140
- Eco Canoe Tour: $258
- Electric Dirtbike Adventure in Lake Tahoe: $200
- Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe: $139
- Emerald Bay Private Boat Tours: $690
- Full-Day Lake Tahoe Circle Tour including Squaw Valley: $70
- Guided Scenic Bike Experience above Lake Tahoe's East Shore: $205
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTerre-de-Haut $52South Lake Tahoe $34
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 South Lake Tahoe
Also in South Lake Tahoe, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Scavenger Adventure and Lake Tahoe Bar Crawl: $15
- Lake Tahoe: Emerald Bay Sunset Wine Tasting Yacht Cruise: $150
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Terre-de-Haut and South Lake Tahoe, we can see that Terre-de-Haut is more expensive. And not only is South Lake Tahoe much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Terre-de-Haut is in Caribbean Islands and South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe.
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 South Lake Tahoe 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.