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Spend two nights to see the town, Île à Vache and nearby beaches; a day-trip from Port-au-Prince is too rushed (4 h each way by bus). Confirm boat schedules before planning an island trip.
Les Cayes is a relaxed Caribbean port town and the gateway to Île à Vache and the beaches of Port-Salut. Most travellers come for the offshore islands and the coast. Two nights let you do a boat trip and a beach day without rushing.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- HTG
- Best months
- Dec–Apr (dry season)
- avoid May–Nov (rainy season, hurricane risk)
- Airport
- CYA
- Nights
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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 Les Cayes114 ▾
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 Les Cayes, 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
- SafetyStreet crime and fuel shortages affect daily life.
- Emergency numbers114 police · 115 ambulance · 116 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckCYA Antoine Simon Airport (Flights from Port-au-Prince (20–30 min); check schedules, they are not daily.).
- Getting aroundWalk the town centre; tap-taps and taxis for the coast.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomHTG 2,500
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomHTG 5,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomHTG 10,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget HTG 3,000 · Mid HTG 6,000 · High HTG 12,000
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
- CYA Antoine Simon Airport (Flights from Port-au-Prince (20–30 min); check schedules, they are not daily.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–Apr. Avoid: May–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest May (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest May (11 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Les Cayes: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 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
Walk the town centre; tap-taps and taxis for the coast. A private driver is safer and more reliable for day trips. Boat to Île à Vache from the port (check schedules and negotiate the fare).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Île à Vache
goDoor to door: About 1 h (check)
Boat from Les Cayes port, about 30–40 min (check schedules)
Bring cash; no ATMs on the island.
Port-Salut
goDoor to door: About 30 min (check)
Tap-tap or taxi west on Route Nationale #2, about 20 min (check)
Public beach with calm water; basic food shacks.
Camp-Perrin
cautionDoor to door: About 40 min (check)
Tap-tap or taxi, about 30 min (check)
Waterfalls and rural scenery; road condition varies.
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.
Town centre (near the waterfront)
Closest to restaurants and the port; basic hotels and guesthouses.
Île à Vache
Resort-style stays (Abakka Bay, Port Morgan); boat transfer needed.
Port-Salut
Beach hotels west; quieter, more expensive. Distance and availability check.
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
- HTG 2,500–4,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- HTG 4,000–8,000 excl. bed
- High
- HTG 8,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double room1 × 2 nights × HTG 8,000 | HTG 16,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × HTG 6,000 | HTG 24,000 |
| Boat to Île à Vache (return)2 × HTG 1,500 · check | HTG 3,000 |
| Tap-tap to Port-Salut (one way)2 × HTG 200 · check | HTG 400 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | HTG 6,510 |
| Trip total≈ HTG 12,480 per person per day, bed included | HTG 49,910 |
2026 estimate in Haitian gourdes; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Meal at a local restaurant | HTG 400–800 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | HTG 50–100 |
| Tap-tap ride within town | HTG 50–100 |
| Boat to Île à Vache (return)check | HTG 1,500–2,500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Fuel shortages can cancel flights and bus services; check before you travel.
- Tap water is not safe; drink bottled or filtered water.
- Street crime is a concern after dark; avoid walking alone at night.
- The airport and bus station are basic; confirm your transport ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 114
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 116
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My bed tonight
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Nan adrès sa a, tanpriTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police114
- Ambulance115
- Fire116
Embassy
The US embassy is in Port-au-Prince; no consulate in Les Cayes.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → town centre: about HTG 500–1,000 by taxi (check)
- Tap-tap to Port-Salut: about HTG 200
Say or show
- Bonjou — Hello (bon-zhoo)
- Mèsi — Thank you (meh-see)
- Konbyen? — How much? (kon-byen)
- Ki kote bato a? — Where is the boat? (kee koh-teh ba-toh ah)
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 Les Cayes. 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: Dec–Apr (dry season) · avoid May–Nov (rainy season, hurricane risk)
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Île à Vache, Port-Salut, Camp-Perrin waterfalls.
- Eat pages with last orders and cash-only warnings.
- Verified boat schedules and airport flight days.
Sources
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