Mid-Range Travel Guide: Port-au-Prince
The sweet spot of travel - comfortable accommodations, diverse dining, and quality experiences without breaking the bank
Daily Budget: $115-275 per day
Complete breakdown of costs for mid-range travel in Port-au-Prince
Accommodation
$45-120 per night
Mid-range hotels with private bathrooms, boutique guesthouses, business hotels with basic amenities
Food & Dining
$25-50 per day
Mix of local restaurants and tourist-oriented establishments, hotel breakfast, casual dining
Transportation
$15-35 per day
Mix of tap-taps and private taxis, occasional car rental for day trips, airport transfers
Activities
$30-70 per day
Guided city tours, museum entries, day trips to nearby attractions, cultural experiences
Currency: HTG Haitian Gourde (though USD widely accepted)
Mid-Range Activities in Port-au-Prince
Curated experiences perfect for your mid-range travel style
Money-Saving Tips
Eat at local markets and street vendors instead of tourist restaurants (typically 60-80% cheaper)
Use tap-taps and public transport instead of private taxis (usually 70-85% savings on transportation)
Stay in residential neighborhoods rather than tourist zones (generally 30-50% lower accommodation costs)
Buy bottled water in bulk from local stores rather than hotels (typically 200-400% markup at hotels)
Book accommodation directly with properties rather than through international booking sites (often 10-20% cheaper)
Travel during rainy season for significantly lower rates across all categories (usually 25-40% savings)
Common Budget Mistakes to Avoid
Only eating in hotel restaurants and tourist areas (typically doubles your food budget unnecessarily)
Taking private taxis for all transportation instead of learning the tap-tap system (can triple transport costs)
Not carrying small bills for local vendors and transport (often results in paying inflated 'no change' prices)
Booking last-minute accommodation during peak periods (usually 50-100% higher than advance booking)