Mid-Range Travel Guide: Port of Spain

The sweet spot of travel - comfortable accommodations, diverse dining, and quality experiences without breaking the bank

Daily Budget: $155-345 per day

Complete breakdown of costs for mid-range travel in Port of Spain

$60-140 per night

Private rooms in mid-range hotels, boutique guesthouses, business hotels with amenities

$35-70 per day

Mix of local restaurants, hotel dining, casual tourist-oriented establishments, some fine dining

$20-45 per day

Combination of taxis, ride-sharing, rental cars for day trips, occasional private transfers

$40-90 per day

Guided tours, cultural attractions, boat trips, organized excursions to nearby areas

Currency: TTD Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (though USD widely accepted in tourist areas)

Curated experiences perfect for your mid-range travel style

Eat at local markets and street food stalls instead of tourist restaurants (typically 60-80% cheaper)

Use public buses and maxi taxis instead of regular taxis for transportation (usually 70-85% savings)

Book accommodation well in advance during peak season for 20-40% discounts

Take advantage of free activities like hiking, beaches, and self-guided walking tours

Buy groceries and prepare some meals yourself when staying in places with kitchen access

Travel during shoulder season (April-June, September-November) for 25-40% lower accommodation rates

Use shared route taxis for longer distances instead of private transfers (typically 50-70% cheaper)

Relying solely on taxis for transportation instead of learning the public transport system (can triple transport costs)

Eating exclusively in tourist areas and hotel restaurants (typically 100-200% markup over local establishments)

Booking last-minute accommodation during Carnival season without comparing prices (can pay 300-500% premium)

Not factoring in the cost of activities and tours when budgeting (can easily add $50-100+ per day)

Exchanging money at airports or hotels instead of local banks (typically 5-10% worse rates)