Mid-Range Travel Guide: Saint Vincentandthegrenadines

Accommodation

$80-180 per night

Mid-range hotels, boutique guesthouses, and beachfront properties with private rooms and amenities

Food & Dining

$35-75 per day

Mix of local restaurants, hotel dining, casual beachside eateries, and some tourist-oriented establishments

Transportation

$25-60 per day

Private taxis, rental cars for day trips, chartered boats between islands, and airport transfers

Activities

$40-100 per day

Organized tours, catamaran trips, diving excursions, cultural experiences, and entrance fees to attractions

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