Major city · Haiti
Port-Salut
One night is enough for the beach and a meal; two if you want to do nothing but swim and read. Day-trip from Les Cayes is tight but possible.
Port-Salut is a quiet coastal town in Southern Haiti with some of the island's best beaches. It has a handful of hotels and restaurants but remains largely undiscovered by international tourism. There is no public power — everything runs on generators. Most travellers come for the beach and stay one or two nights.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- HTG
- Best months
- Nov–Mar (dry season)
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season; hurricane risk Jun–Nov)
- Airport
- PAP
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 6Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bah…Check your own government travel advice for Haiti before …
- Caribbean ↗Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bahamas and Jamaica) jail visitors for a single stray bullet or cartridge in their luggage; empty every bag and pocket before you pack.
- Caribbean ↗From August to October keep a free last day before your flight home and check the national hurricane centre daily; airports close when a named storm approaches.
- Caribbean ↗Wearing camouflage clothing is illegal for civilians in several islands, including Barbados, Antigua, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Grenada, Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica; leave it at home, children's clothes included.
- Haiti ↗Check your own government travel advice for Haiti before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Haiti ↗There are no regular international flights into Port-au-Prince; confirm any route, including Cap-Haïtien, is operating before relying on it.
- Haiti ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to Haiti before you rely on it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Port-Salut114 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Port-Salut, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cash in US dollars and gourdes runs daily life; see Insurance & payments above.Haiti-wide
- SafetyPort-Salut is generally calm, but the security situation in Haiti is volatile.
- Emergency numbers114 police · 115 ambulance · 116 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPAP Toussaint Louverture International Airport (Domestic flights to Les Cayes (about 30 min) then tap-tap to Port-Salut (about 1 h).).
- Getting aroundOn foot along the beach; tap-tap or private car for longer trips.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBeer (local Prestige)US$2–3
- Budget bedFortress Inn (double, with breakfast), a night, per roomHTG 75
- Mid-range bedFortress Inn (double, with breakfast), a night, per roomHTG 95
- High-end bedFortress Inn (double, with breakfast), a night, per roomHTG 115
A day, not counting the bed: Budget HTG 50 · Mid HTG 100 · High HTG 200
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PAP Toussaint Louverture International Airport (Domestic flights to Les Cayes (about 30 min) then tap-tap to Port-Salut (about 1 h).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Feb
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jun (14 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Port-Salut: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
On foot along the beach; tap-tap or private car for longer trips. No public transport within town.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Les Cayes
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Tap-tap, about 1 h
Larger town with more services and flights to Port-au-Prince.
Jérémie
cautionDoor to door: About 3 h
Tap-tap, about 3 h
Long ride; better as an overnight stop.
Jacmel
skipDoor to door: About 4 h
Tap-tap via Les Cayes or private car, about 4 h
Too far for a day trip; plan an overnight.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Beachfront
Fortress Inn and Dan's Creek Hotel are the main options; both have ocean views and include meals.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- US$50–80
- Mid
- US$80–150
- High
- US$150+
Trip budget
| Fortress Inn (double, with breakfast)1 × 1 night × HTG 95 | HTG 95 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × HTG 100 | HTG 200 |
| Tap-tap Les Cayes → Port-Salut2 × HTG 5 · check | HTG 10 |
| Meal at a local restaurant2 × HTG 10 · check | HTG 20 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | HTG 49 |
| Trip total≈ HTG 187 per person per day, bed included | HTG 374 |
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2026 estimate in US dollars; flights excluded. Cash is king.
Prices of common things
| Tap-tap Les Cayes → Port-Salut | US$5 (check) |
| Meal at Le Reposoir Restaurant | US$8–15 (check) |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | US$1–2 |
| Beer (local Prestige) | US$2–3 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No public power — expect generator hours at hotels.
- ATMs are scarce; bring enough cash (US dollars accepted widely).
- Check your government travel advice before booking; security situation can change.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 114
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 116
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Emergency
- Police114
- Ambulance115
- Fire116
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tap-tap Les Cayes → Port-Salut: about US$5, about 1 h (check)
- Tap-tap Jérémie → Port-Salut: about US$10, about 3 h (check)
Say or show
- Bonjou — Hello (bohn-joo)
- Mèsi — Thank you (meh-see)
- Konbyen? — How much? (kon-byen)
- Ki kote plaj la? — Where is the beach? (kee koh-teh plahj lah)
- Mwen pa konprann — I don't understand (mwen pah kon-prahn)
Haitian Creole (Kreyòl) is the everyday language; French is also official but less common in casual settings.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Port-Salut. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Mar (dry season) · avoid May–Oct (rainy season; hurricane risk Jun–Nov)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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