Budget/Backpacker Travel Guide: Saint Vincentandthegrenadines

Experience authentic local culture on a shoestring budget with hostels, street food, and public transport

Daily Budget: $53-140 per day

Complete breakdown of costs for budget/backpacker travel in Saint Vincentandthegrenadines

$25-60 per night

Basic guesthouses, budget inns, and simple local accommodations with shared facilities

$15-35 per day

Local eateries, street food, market stalls, and self-catering with groceries from local markets

$8-20 per day

Public minibuses, shared taxis, walking, and occasional inter-island ferries

$5-25 per day

Free beaches, hiking trails, local festivals, and occasional budget tours or snorkeling

Currency: EC$ Eastern Caribbean Dollar (though USD is widely accepted at approximately 2.7 EC$ to 1 USD)

Curated experiences perfect for your budget/backpacker travel style

Eat at local markets and roadside stands instead of tourist restaurants for typically 60-70% savings on meals

Use public minibuses and shared taxis instead of private transport for 70-80% savings on transportation costs

Visit during shoulder season (April-June, September-October) for accommodation savings of 25-40%

Book inter-island ferries instead of flights when possible for 50-70% savings on island hopping

Stay in local guesthouses rather than international chain hotels for typically 40-60% lower rates

Purchase groceries from local markets for breakfast and snacks instead of hotel dining for 50-80% food savings

Join group tours rather than private excursions for adventure activities to save 40-60% on tour costs

Relying solely on private taxis and transfers instead of learning the public transport system, which typically costs 3-5x more

Eating exclusively in hotel restaurants and tourist areas rather than exploring local dining options, usually resulting in 100-200% markup

Booking last-minute accommodation during peak season without comparing options, often leading to 50-100% higher rates than advance bookings