Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
How much does a trip to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines cost? Daily budget and prices
Plan US$70–140 per person per day on a budget, US$215–410 mid-range, and US$770+ for resort islands — flights excluded. Most travellers land mid-range because ferries, day sails and inter-island hops add up. Mustique and Canouan sit far above these ranges, so pick your island before you set a number.
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Key facts
- Currency
- Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), pegged to the US dollar; US dollars widely accepted
- Budget daily total
- US$70–140 per person, sharing a room, flights excluded
- Mid-range daily total
- US$215–410 per person
- Comfort daily total
- US$770–1,800 per person on resort islands
- Return flightcheck
- About US$650 from the US or UK via Barbados or a US hub to Argyle (SVD)
- Kingstown–Bequia ferrycheck
- About EC$30–40 one way
- Local plate
- EC$20–30
- Hairoun beer
- EC$5–8
- Tobago Cays day sailcheck
- US$120–200
- Cash
- Cards work in larger hotels; ferries, minibuses, boat operators and small restaurants want cash
Costs by travel style
The ranges below are per person per day, sharing a room at mid-range and comfort, and exclude flights. They are 2026 estimates built from the country cost data on this site; treat the swing items — inter-island flights, boat days and resort-island beds — as the numbers that decide your trip.
Budget travel here means guesthouses, ferries and minibuses rather than rental cars, and local plates rather than restaurant dinners. Mid-range is the realistic default: a small hotel, a few restaurant meals, and one day sail. Comfort means Canouan or Mustique, private charters and taxis instead of minibuses.
| Tier | Bed | Food | Transport | Sights | Daily total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | US$30–60 | US$20–30 | US$10–20 | US$5–15 | US$70–140 |
| Mid-range | US$90–180 | US$50–70 | US$20–50 | US$40–80 | US$215–410 |
| Comfort | US$400–1,000 | US$120–250 | US$100–250 | US$100–200 | US$770–1,800 |
Per person per day, 2026 estimate, flights excluded. Extras (drinks, tips, laundry, SIM) add roughly US$5–100 depending on tier.
What individual things cost
Day-to-day prices are in Eastern Caribbean dollars, and the peg to the US dollar means you rarely have to think hard about the conversion. US dollars are widely accepted, but change usually comes back in EC dollars, so keep small notes for ferries and minibuses.
The line items below are the ones travellers ask about most. Fares and boat rates move with the season and with how full the boat is, so confirm the current price before you commit.
- Carry EC dollars for ferries, minibuses and small restaurants.
- Ask the price before you board a water taxi or hire a boat.
- Tipping is not obligatory but 10% is normal in restaurants.
| Item | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Kingstown–Bequia ferry | About EC$30–40 one way | Confirm the current schedule and fare |
| Tobago Cays day sail | US$120–200 | Confirm; lunch included on most boats |
| Local plate | EC$20–30 | Rice, peas, fish or chicken |
| Hairoun beer | EC$5–8 | Bar or shop price |
| La Soufrière guide | US$50–100 | Guided hikes only |
| Inter-island flight | Varies by island and season | Swing cost; book early in high season |
Where costs jump
Two things break a budget here: resort islands and boats. Mustique and Canouan run far above the ranges above — a night on Mustique can cost more than a week on Bequia. If your plan includes either, set the budget from that island first and treat the rest as a rounding error.
Boat days are the second swing. A Tobago Cays sail is a US$120–200 day per person, and hopping between Grenadine islands by ferry or water taxi adds up quickly. Inter-island flights are convenient but priced for visitors, not locals.
- Mustique and Canouan: budget separately, well above these ranges.
- One day sail is affordable mid-range; three is not.
- Ferry-hopping is cheaper than flying between islands, but slower.
Cash, cards and ATMs
Cards work in larger hotels and some restaurants, but ferries, minibuses, boat operators and small eateries want cash. ATMs are limited on the small islands, so bring enough cash from St Vincent or Bequia before you move on. This is the single most common money mistake on a Grenadines trip.
The Eastern Caribbean dollar is pegged to the US dollar, and US dollars are widely accepted, which makes budgeting simple. Expect change in EC dollars and keep small notes for transport.
How to cut costs
Base yourself on Bequia or St Vincent rather than a resort island, use ferries and minibuses instead of taxis, and eat where locals eat — a plate of rice, peas and fish costs a fraction of a hotel dinner. Pick one boat day rather than three, and travel outside the December–April high season if your dates are flexible.
If you want a single number before you book, run your dates, nights and style through the trip cost estimator and compare it with the ranges above.
- Stay on Bequia or St Vincent; day-trip the expensive islands.
- Ferries and minibuses over taxis and flights.
- One boat day, booked locally rather than through a hotel.
FAQ
Questions people ask
How much money do you need per day in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
Budget about US$70–140 per person per day, mid-range US$215–410, and US$770+ on resort islands such as Mustique or Canouan. Flights are extra. Most travellers land mid-range because ferries and day sails add up.
Is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines expensive for tourists?
It is mid-range by Caribbean standards if you stay on St Vincent or Bequia and use ferries. It becomes expensive fast on Mustique and Canouan, and on multi-island boat days. Cash-only transport and limited ATMs also push costs up.
What do meals, hotels and transport cost in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
A local plate is EC$20–30 and a beer EC$5–8. Guesthouse beds run US$30–60, small hotels US$90–180, resort islands US$400+. The Kingstown–Bequia ferry is about EC$30–40 one way, and a Tobago Cays day sail US$120–200.
Do I need cash or can I use cards?
Cards work in larger hotels and some restaurants, but ferries, minibuses, boat operators and small restaurants want cash. ATMs are limited on the small islands, so bring cash from St Vincent or Bequia. US dollars are widely accepted.
How much should I budget for flights?
A return fare from the US or UK via Barbados or a US hub to Argyle (SVD) is roughly US$650 as a 2026 estimate — check for your dates. Inter-island flights are a separate swing cost and are priced for visitors.
When is the cheapest time to visit?
Outside the December–April high season, roughly May to November, beds and boats cost less. That window overlaps the wetter months, so check the best time to visit page before you commit to dates.
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