Budget/Backpacker Travel Guide: Saint Vincent

Accommodation

$25-60 per night

Basic guesthouses, budget hotels, or simple apartments with shared facilities

Food & Dining

$15-35 per day

Local restaurants, street food, markets, and self-catering with basic groceries

Transportation

$5-15 per day

Public buses, shared minivans, and walking for most destinations

Activities

$10-25 per day

Free beaches, hiking trails, occasional boat trips, and local cultural sites

Eat at local markets and family-run restaurants instead of tourist-focused establishments (typically 40-60% cheaper)

Use public buses and shared minivans rather than private taxis (usually 70-80% savings on transportation)

Book accommodation directly with properties during low season for 20-40% discounts

Join group tours instead of private excursions to reduce activity costs by 50-70%

Shop at local supermarkets and prepare some meals yourself to cut food costs by 30-50%

Take advantage of free activities like hiking trails, public beaches, and local festivals

Stay in accommodations outside main tourist areas for typically 25-40% lower rates

Relying solely on taxis and private transfers instead of public transport (can triple transportation costs)

Eating only at resort restaurants and tourist areas (typically 100-150% markup over local establishments)

Booking last-minute accommodation during peak season (often 50-100% higher than advance bookings)

Not researching free activities and overpaying for basic experiences (many natural attractions have no entry fees)

Exchanging money at airports or hotels instead of local banks (typically 5-15% worse exchange rates)